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2011 Was A Dangerous Year For Journalists
By Zach Walton · January 5, 2012

Journalists being killed for reporting the truth is nothing new, but it’s still shocking when the numbers are actually released. The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) announced today that 64 journalists were killed around the world with …

Kazakhstan Kills Internet, Cell Phone Services
By Drew Bowling · December 19, 2011 · 1

When you become president of certain countries in the Middle East, apparently you get a welcome package with all of the implements of your office. Included in this assortment is a note that says, “In times of trouble and potential …

Obama’s Middle East Speech to Get Twitter Follow-Up Chat
By Josh Wolford · May 18, 2011 · 3

Tomorrow at 11:40 am Eastern Time, President Obama will give a speech about United States policy in the Middle East and North Africa. The White House is looking to connect via social media to the public by announcing a live …

URFilez Takes Music Service “Where iTunes & Pandora Fear to Tread”
By Chris Crum · September 27, 2010

New York-based URFilez has developed an MP3 service, launching today in Bahrain, saying this is "where iTunes & Pandora fear to tread". The company says it has content from all four major record labels (Sony, Warner, Universal and EMI). The company has also announced a partnership with Bahrain telco giant, Betelco to offer MP3, on-demand streaming and perssonalized radio mobile apps for BlackBerry, iPhone and Android users.

Third Middle East Undersea Cable Cut
By WebProNews Staff · February 1, 2008 · 18

It appears another "anchor" has cut a third major undersea Internet cable in the Middle East, this time in the Persian Gulf. Quotes are around the word anchor because that’s the best explanation offered so far.

White House Launches Blog For Middle East Trip
By Mike Sachoff · January 8, 2008

White House staff members will blog about President Bush’s trip to the Middle East.

Bush leaves today to visit Israel, the Palestinian territories, Kuwait, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

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