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Toronto Star Public Editor Defends Article Accused of Invading Privacy

The Toronto Star's public editor Kathy English defended the newspaper's story on the five-year anniversary of Ed Mirvish's death. Torontoist.com…

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Mali Jet Runs 2010 Somalia Photo with 2012 Timbuktu Whipping Story

Mali news website Mali Jet ran an old photo from Somalia with its coverage of a recent whipping in Mali,…

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Bolivia to Sue Brazilian Mag for Libel?

The Bolivian government plans to sue Brazilian magazine Veja for libel, Malaysia's "National News Agency" Bernama reported. According to Mondo…

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Science Journalism Conference Asks: ‘Should science journalists focus on explaining science or on exposing misconduct?’

Science journalism ethics were discussed at the late June UK Conference of Science Journalists, the Guardian reported. Some issues discussed…

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Marie Claire South Africa Photoshops Kate Middleton on its Cover with African Dress

Marie Claire South Africa Photoshopped an image of Kate Middleton to dress her in "clothes by South African designers" and…

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UK Newspaper Invaded Privacy in Report on Child’s Medical Condition, PCC Says

The Camberley News and Mail apologized for invading the privacy of a girl by identifying her and her medical condition…

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Irish Press Ombudsman at Leveson Inquiry: Complaints Process Has ‘Demystified the Power of the Press’

Ireland's Press Ombudsman, John Horgan, spoke July 13 at the UK Leveson Inquiry into press standards and practices about Ireland's…

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Mauritius Newspaper Apologizes after Front-Page Pic of Murdered Woman Prompts Criticism

Mauritarian newspaper The Sunday Times ran front-page pictures of a murdered Irish teacher, Michaela McAreavey, the Irish Times reported.  The…

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Judge: Spokesman-Review Must ID Anonymous Commenter Accused of Libel

The Spokane Spokesman-Review must name its anonymous commenter, "Almostinnocentbystander" so that an Idaho woman can sue for defamation. iMediaEthics wrote last…

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Evening Standard Defends against Error Complaint to PCC, but Adds Clarification to $5 Tap Water Article

The London Evening Standard clarified an article after a restaurant complained that the article said it made customers pay for…

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