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Philippines battles plague of motorcycle assassins

Ben Cal | Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Gunmen riding tandem on motorcycles murdered 2089 Filipinos, including journalists, last year, and the National Police are preparing to crack down on bikers.
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      TOWARD A COMPASSIONATE PRESS

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When journalism is detached from moral considerations affecting the human condition as a whole, it deteriorates into a self-worship that erodes the integrity of the profession. | By Dr. David Aikman.

Reforms offer scant hope to refugees

Burma | Human Rights
Burma has showcased a series of “reforms”, but homecoming remains a dream for thousands of war refugees in neighbouring Thailand.
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Saw Yan Naing | Thursday, January 19, 2012

Religion and the roots of civilization

Mexico | Religion & Conflict
In Ciudad Juárez, religious groups have made their presence known in the city streets, seeking the repentance of the "sicarios" - the cartel hitmen - as well as the community at large.
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Daniel E. Valles | Friday, January 13, 2012

In the Name of the Cow

India | Religion & Society
Some Indian officials ignore ill-treatment and starvation of millions of cows, while they go after the “butchers” and “transporters” of cattle because they have names beginning with Mohammed.
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AJ Philip | Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Journalists dialog in Cameroon

Cameroon | Religion & Media
Our next conference takes place in Bamenda, Cameroon, on January 19-20, to discuss media independence, corruption, and social development.
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Arne H. Fjeldstad | Tuesday, January 10, 2012

2012 off to a bloody start

Philippines | Press Freedom
A veteran newspaper publisher was shot at close range in the presence of his family, and died while pleading for his life.
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Ben Cal | Friday, January 6, 2012

Those ever-present year-end reviews

Media Methods
It's not clear if reporters turn to these lists because they're valuable or because there just isn't enough news this time of year to fill pages and broadcasts.
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Mauricio Avila | Tuesday, January 3, 2012
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Qur'anic scholar Abdullah Saeed traces the roots of modern restrictions back to the 1st and 2nd centuries of Islam.     


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