Journalists from more than 100 countries are travelling to Russia for the world?s largest conference for media workers? representatives hosted by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) next week in Moscow.
With journalism caught in the turbulence of dramatic change in the industry, the congress will focus on the role of independent reporting and globalisation under the banner ?Making News for Democracy.?
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Amnesty International is greatly concerned about the death of civilians as a result of the fighting in the Nahr al-Bared camp between heavily armed fighters of Fatah al-Islam and the Lebanese army. Amnesty International is particularly concerned about the army’s use of artillery and other heavy weapons, including tank fire, against heavily-populated areas. Whatever the weapons used and the tactics adopted, including during any attempt that may yet be made to take control of the camp by force, the Lebanese army must use proportionate force and take the necessary precautions at all times to protect and ensure the safety of civilians.
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LONDON — Powerful governments and armed groups are deliberately fomenting fear to erode human rights and to create an increasingly polarized and dangerous world, said Amnesty International today as it launched Amnesty International Report 2007, its annual assessment of human rights worldwide.
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MANILA ? Charg? d’Affaires, a.i. (CDA) Alfonso A. Ver of the Philippine Embassy in Ankara, Turkey reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that no Filipinos have been reported hurt after an explosion rocked the district of Ulus in Ankara at around 6:45 p.m. (11:45 p.m., Manila time) on 22 May 2007.
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By Mai Gevera
DAVAO CITY — Recent data from various diver organizations citing the increase in number of the poisonous ?crown-of-thorns? or known as ?dap-ag? have alarmed the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
Crown-of-thorns is a red starfish with thorn-like spines sprouting all over its body. Its long spines are capable of pricking and stinging, inflicting great pain that can last for hours, as well as nausea and vomiting if accidentally touched or stepped.
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