al jazeera
Located in Qatar, and financed by the state of Qatar, Al Jazeera (which means “the peninsula”) has been broadcasting since 1996, and is uniquely positioned to broadcast the Arab world’s point of view to the Western public. [1]
Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control, Al Jazeera is no longer available via the broadband services Jalipo and VDC. [2]
Following the initial US$ 137 million grant from the Emir of Qatar, Al Jazeera had aimed to become self-sufficient through advertising by 2001, but when this failed to occur, the Emir agreed to several consecutive loans on a year-by-year basis (US$30 million in 2004, according to Arnaud de Borchgrave). [...] Initially launched as an Arabic news and current affairs satellite TV channel with the same name, Aljazeera has since expanded into a network with several outlets, including the Internet and specialty TV channels in multiple languages. [3]
Al Jazeera Satellite Channel is the Arab world’s only independent, professional news and information television channel. [1]
The original Aljazeera channel’s willingness to broadcast dissenting views, including on call-in shows, created controversies in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf. [...] Aljazeera is a television network headquartered in Doha, Qatar. [3]
As Colombians vote to replace Alvaro Uribe, jury is still out on the president’s tenure. [...] At least 15 people killed after troops storm convoy of ships trying to break Gaza siege. [4]
The editorial freedom exercised by its staff was unique in the Middle East, and its broadcasts were occasionally blocked by Arab states. [1]
The station gained worldwide attention following the September 11, 2001 attacks, when it was the only channel to cover the war in Afghanistan live from its office there. [3]
With its commanding viewer following, however, alJazeera has become a major media player in the Arab region. [...] The new channel started at 12h GMT on 15 November 2006 under the name Al Jazeera English and has broadcast centers in Doha (next to the original Al Jazeera headquarters and broadcast center), London, Kuala Lumpur and Washington D.C.. [1]
Al Jazeera’s availability (via satellite) throughout the Middle East changed the television landscape of the region. [3]
Uribe’s anointed successor wins first round of presidential polls but fails to avoid run-off. [4]
Sources:
[1] Al Jazeera: Information from Answers.com
[2] Al Jazeera English - Watch Now - Al Jazeera English - Live …
[3] Aljazeera - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[4] saddam.pl