Archive for January 26th, 2009

26
Jan
09

On air: Does an aid appeal for Gaza undermine impartiality?

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The BBC is under growing pressure to air a Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) charity appeal for aid to Gaza after other channels agreed to broadcast it. Caroline Thompson, the cheif operating officer at the BBC , will be on the first half of the program today to take your questions. Continue reading ‘On air: Does an aid appeal for Gaza undermine impartiality?’

26
Jan
09

Talking Points 26 January

Arrogant Obama?
The Vatican has fallen out with President Obama just days after his inauguration over lifting the ban on state funding for family-planning groups which facilitate abortions overseas. Continue reading ‘Talking Points 26 January’

26
Jan
09

A case of not in my backyard for Guantanamo detainees?

President Obama was quick to announce the closure of Guantanamo last week but the question is now what to do with the inmates. Many European countries have been arguing for years the camp should be closed but some are now refusing to accept any former prisoners. A case of not in my backyard? Should EU countries take them in?