Timely Massacre? ‘Aim to make Russia & China change stance on Syria’
Activists have accused Syrian security forces of killing more than 300 people in the town of Daraya, near the capital. The government says it carried out an … source
Earthquake hits Japan’s Hokkaido island
Japan’s Hokkaido island was hit by a powerful earthquake on Thursday, triggering dozens of landslides. At least nine people were killed and 366 injured as a … source
Nepal Update: Death toll climbs to over 1,500 in 7.9-mag earthquake
A 7.9-magnitude earthquake has struck Nepal and India, killing more than 1500 people. The most severe damage was seen in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, … source
Why does the news media have a blind spot when it comes to covering Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico is still recovering from Hurricane Maria that hit last year. Now comes word that the death toll is estimated to be several times higher than the official ……
No Image, No News? How disasters unfold on TV
As images of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami poured in, the world watched in awe as the tragedy unfolded. But media coverage has not been as thorough in … source