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Stories from 2004-02-19

Off Target & Stillborn: US-Based Alhurra Fails to Impress

Firas Al-Atraqchi | Islam Online | February 19, 2004

"Lebanese-born Arab-American Muaffaq Harb, news director of the new channel, appeared almost vindictive in the first discussion forum on day one. He ridiculed virtually every Arab government, chastising the Arab people for choosing to watch Aljazeera, and launching vitriolic attack on the Arab media. He was rebutted several times by Arabic Newsweek’s editor, who pointed out that many Arab dictatorships were seen to be protected by US interests in the region." [more]

Reform and Reformulating

Gamal Essam El-Din | Al-Ahram | February 19, 2004

"Cobler told reporters the initiative aimed at securing a full partnership between the transatlantic coalition and the greater Middle East, in light of US and European consensus that reforming the Middle East must be a top priority 'because reform is the basic measure required for uprooting terrorism, which is a danger to both the West and the Arab world.' " [more]

Scientists Say Administration Distorts Facts

James Glanz | New York Times | February 19, 2004

"More than 60 influential scientists, including 20 Nobel laureates, issued a statement yesterday asserting that the Bush administration had systematically distorted scientific fact in the service of policy goals on the environment, health, biomedical research and nuclear weaponry at home and abroad ... According to the report, the Bush administration has misrepresented scientific consensus on global warming, censored at least one report on climate change, manipulated scientific findings on the emissions of mercury from power plants and suppressed information on condom use." [more]

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