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The media battle of Algiers

The media battle of Algiers

Following weeks of protests in Algeria, cracks in the official media narrative show. Plus, the world of advertising.

Media, Algeria, Protests, Middle East, Africa

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Secret talks and backroom deals: Netanyahu's media manipulations

Benjamin Netanyahu's murky dealings with media outlets. Plus, colonial-era media laws in use across sub-Saharan Africa.

Evasion: The politics of how the media report tax

A viral video brings taxes, inequality and media silence under the spotlight. Plus, the Chamorro family in Nicaragua.

Narratives of rage and revenge in India

Talk of war on the Indian airwaves after a bombing in Kashmir. Plus, journalism and justice in Northern Ireland.

Sudan: A crumbling regime puts the squeeze on the media

Massive protests continue in Sudan despite government crackdown. Plus, India's media and the Ambani brothers.

The BuzzFeed bubble bursts: Mass layoffs across digital media

Digital news outlets suffer a round of mass layoffs. Plus, the journalistic life of Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

Venezuela's crisis and the geopolitics of news narratives

Opposition figure Juan Guaido proclaims himself 'President' in Venezuela. Plus, Serbian media under Vucic.

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A taste of conflict: The politics of food in Jerusalem

A taste of conflict: The politics of food in Jerusalem

In an ancient city torn apart by modern conflict, can food help to bridge political and religious divisions?

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Nadezhda Kutepova: Life in Russia's secret nuclear city

Nadezhda Kutepova: Life in Russia's secret nuclear city

Activist Kutepova on growing up in a city that saw the world's third-worst nuclear accident and being exiled as traitor.

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India's Miracle Babies

India's Miracle Babies

India's elderly new mothers: Are doctors playing God, or does every woman have the right to bear a child?

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Will Gulf aid package help resolve Jordan's economic crisis?

Analysts say the aid offers more symbolic weight than actually helping Jordan wither its worst economic crises in years.

Jordan , Middle East

Gulf nations pledge $2.5bn economic aid package to Jordan

Gulf nations pledge $2.5bn economic aid package to Jordan

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and UAE pledge $2.5bn to Jordan after austerity measures led to massive protests in the country.

Jordan , Middle East , Business & Economy

Knesset disqualifies bill seeking equal status for Jews and Arabs

Knesset disqualifies bill seeking equal status for Jews and Arabs

Legislation submitted by Arab members of parliament called for Israel to treat its Arab and Jewish citizens equally.

Israel , Middle East , Democracy , Israeli–Palestinian conflict

After embassy move, Trump weighs Jerusalem consulate changes

After embassy move, Trump weighs Jerusalem consulate changes

This move could suggest placing the Palestinian Authority under Israel's jurisdiction.

Israeli–Palestinian conflict , US & Canada , Palestine , Jerusalem , Israel

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Moldova and the Puppet Master

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Blackwater's Erik Prince: Iraq, privatising wars and Trump

Blackwater's Erik Prince: Iraq, privatising wars and Trump

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