Al Jazeera English- Inside Story

ricnatmeg


Joined: 24/03/2008
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
28/07/2008 09:21

Not sure if anyone gets this channel in TRNC but last night there was an interesting episode of "Inside Story" that looked at the Cyprus reunification debate. I think you can access the show on Youtube.com also. Al Jazeera English is well worth watching for balanced views on all of the world news. I would say that though as I work for the channel!

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
28/07/2008 09:57

Missed it but will look for repeat.



Personal view, this is one of the best news channels in the world, I do not watch BBC World because it is so inferior in comparison.



I think your phrase "balanced views on all of the world news" is spot on, the key word being ALL.

ilovecyprus


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 2880

Message Posted:
28/07/2008 11:20

Thank you ricnatmeg



I hadn't visited the site before and found it useful



The Cyprus video was very interesting. I didn't know that the south delivered food to the GC's in Dipkarpez.

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
28/07/2008 11:47

I thought it was UN that took the supplies to Dipkarpaz not GC.

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
28/07/2008 11:57

cyprusiahome, i am sure this channel is owned or funded by the bbc.

newscoop


Joined: 23/12/2007
Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
28/07/2008 12:00

It is the UN that deliver food and fuel to Dipkarpaz and they do the same for all those somewhat wealthy but apparently oppressed Maronites in Sadrasamskoy. Most of the opressed in Dipkarpaz shop at Iskele Lemar but hey! at least it gives the useless nations (See Srebrenitsa) a reason to still be on the island.

ilovecyprus


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 2880

Message Posted:
28/07/2008 12:03

I watched it again. It is the UN that delivers it

ricnatmeg


Joined: 24/03/2008
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
28/07/2008 13:43

Al Jazeera is most defintely not owned by the BBC! The channel is funded by the Emir of Qatar who rules the Oil rich Gulf State. Ten years ago he gave permission for the Arabic channel to launch with complete editorial freedom. This was unheard of in the middle east. The English language channel was launched in Nov 2006 and has four broadcast centres in Doha, Washington, London and Kuala Lumpar as well as numerous bureaus throughout the world. The channel is competing with CNN and BBC World and provides balanced reporting throughout it's coverage.

Glad some of you enjoy watching the channel!

rcroton


Joined: 05/06/2008
Posts: 192

Message Posted:
28/07/2008 15:17

I live in Qatar and must say it is a great channel, Inside Story and Doha Debates are excellent viewing

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
28/07/2008 15:46

i stand corrected. lots of the aljazeer team have previously worked for the beb, they also have a deal to share stories between the 2 stations.