Iraqi shoe thrower might use star power to promote humanitarian causes after prison releaseBAGHDAD — The Iraqi television reporter who threw his shoes at former President George W. Bush in one of the more bizarre episodes of the Iraq war might use his new iconic status in Iraq to promote humanitarian causes, his family said. Political satire, rare in Arab world, mocks Palestinian politicians, extremistsRAMALLAH, West Bank — Palestine TV was once the boring channel that viewers skipped over while searching for entertainment. But this time, the state-run station has picked a winner — an irreverent comedy show that mocks and often bites the hand that feeds it: the government. UN seeks climate momentum with YouTube addresses by world leaders and live TVUNITED NATIONS — The U.N. is turning to YouTube to jolt the world’s plodding climate diplomacy into higher gear. Anti-Chavez television channel notified of new probe, risks losing broadcast licenseCARACAS, Venezuela — The government said Monday a leading TV channel aligned with Venezuela’s opposition could lose its broadcast license for allegedly airing a viewer’s text message calling for a coup and the assassination of President Hugo Chavez. Prepared text of President Barack Obama’s speech to school students on TuesdayThe prepared text of President Barack Obama’s back-to-school address scheduled for Tuesdays, as released in advance by the White House: Venezuela opens new probe into anti-Chavez TV, announces 29 more broadcasters will be closedCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s telecommunications chief announced a new probe into a television station opposed to President Hugo Chavez’s government on Saturday, and said 29 broadcasters will soon face closure. Son of Gabon’s late dictator declared election winner; demonstrators hit French consulateLIBREVILLE, Gabon — Gabon’s government declared late dictator Omar Bongo’s son the winner of presidential elections Thursday, triggering the worst violence in years in the oil-rich nation. Chinese TV reports 476 cases of people stabbed with syringes in Urumqi since Aug. 20BEIJING — State television in western China has reported that 476 people have sought treatment since Aug. 20 after being stabbed with hypodermic needles. Son of Gabon’s late dictator declared winner of presidential electionLIBREVILLE, Gabon — After police fired tear gas at opposition demonstrators, the government of this oil-rich African nation on Thursday declared the eldest son of the late dictator Omar Bongo the winner of weekend presidential elections, triggering allegations of fraud from one of the runners-up. LA County official criticizes TV stations for not going round-the-clock in wildfire coverageLOS ANGELES — A lawmaker is criticizing television and radio stations for failing to provide early round-the-clock coverage of the largest fire in Los Angeles County history. County official, some residents criticize early TV coverage of week-old LA forest fireLOS ANGELES — Firefighters are closing in on one of the largest fires in Los Angeles County history while some television viewers are tuning out, miffed at what they consider a lack of coverage in the early going. New York City official: Pills found in DJ AM’s stomach, apparent OxyContin in throatNEW YORK — DJ AM had prescription pills in his stomach and one in his throat when police found him dead in his apartment, a New York City official said Wednesday. UK’s Brown challenged to take on political foes in country’s first ever live TV debateLONDON — Prime Minister Gordon Brown is weighing an invitation to debate with his two main rivals on live television — a first for Britain where leaders have resisted the sort of debates that can make or break election campaigns in countries like the U.S. and Australia. China denies visas to producers of documentary that covered school earthquake collapsesBEIJING — The producers of a documentary exploring deadly school collapses in last year’s Sichuan earthquake and the plight of bereaved parents have been denied Chinese visas to attend a Beijing showing, one of the men said Wednesday. To be or not to be a Communist? British security papers record Sam Wanamaker’s early careerLONDON — When American actor and director Sam Wanamaker moved to Britain in the 1950s after learning he was blacklisted after the McCarthy hearings in the U.S., he was paranoid about drawing the attention of the authorities. Turkey, Armenia agree to launch final talks aimed at establishing diplomatic tiesYEREVAN, Armenia — Armenia and Turkey, bitter foes for a century, took a step toward reconciliation Monday by announcing they would launch final talks aimed at establishing diplomatic ties. But they won’t discuss the deepest source of their enmity: the World War I-era massacres of Armenians under Ottoman rule. Raging wildfire threatens historic Mount Wilson Observatory and communication towersLOS ANGELES — Mount Wilson opened the heavens and then became a modern hub for communications on Earth. Now it is threatened by a force of nature that humans may be powerless to control. Wildfire traps 5 people who refused to evacuate at Los Angeles-area ranch in canyonLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says five people who refused to heed wildfire evacuation orders are trapped in a canyon and it’s too dangerous to rescue them. LA-area wildfire grows to 164 square miles of brush, timber; 12,000 homes still threatenedLOS ANGELES — A wildfire northeast of Los Angeles has spread to 164 square miles of brush and timber and it continues to grow. Flames from California wildfire to reach Mount Wilson, home to vital communication facilitiesLOS ANGELES — Authorities say flames from a major wildfire north of Los Angeles are about to reach Mount Wilson, home to a historic observatory and transmitters for every major television and radio station in the area. Democrats say honor Kennedy with civil health care debate; Republican says compromise unlikelyWASHINGTON — Democrats evoked memories of the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy on Sunday in calling for a civil debate over plans to overhaul the nation’s health care system. A key Republican said Kennedy’s death leaves Democrats without a leader capable of forging a bipartisan compromise. Medical examiners: DJ AM autopsy inconclusive; toxicology tests expected to take weeksNEW YORK — Authorities will need to conduct toxicology tests, expected to take weeks, to determine what killed celebrity disc jockey DJ AM, a medical examiner’s office spokeswoman said Saturday. Ecuador’s president threatens TV network over broadcast of sting operation
Celebrity disc jockey known as DJ AM, who battled drugs and survived plane crash, dies in NYCNEW YORK — DJ AM, the celebrity disc jockey who publicly acknowledged his history of drug addiction and had filmed a reality show in which he offered to help other addicts, was found dead in his apartment. He was 36. Appeals court rejects FCC rule that capped cable TV market share, handing Comcast victoryPHILADELPHIA — An appeals court overturned a rule that said a cable TV company could not serve more than 30 percent of the nation’s subscribers. The verdict Friday was a victory for the largest cable company, Comcast Corp., which has 25 percent share and sued to block the rule. Police accuse Brazil TV crime show host of attempting to kill federal judgeBRASILIA, Brazil — A lead prosecutor on Wednesday accused a television crime show host of attempting to have a federal judge assassinated, adding to allegations that he set up killings to boost his TV ratings. Ted Kennedy remembered and hailed as TV networks cover death of ‘Senate lion’NEW YORK — The passing of Sen. Ted Kennedy just a few hours earlier absorbed TV newscasts Wednesday morning. Authorities say 1 teen dead, 1 injured after awning collapse at north Texas gymDALLAS — A concrete-and-aluminum awning collapsed Tuesday outside a north Texas gym, killing a teenage girl and injuring another as they jogged past, authorities said. Las Vegas police seek associate of company promoting Mayweather Jr., suspected in shootingLAS VEGAS — Las Vegas police investigating a shooting outside a skating rink say they are seeking an associate of the company that promotes boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. Lieberman to Obama: Put most health care reforms on hold until economy pulls out of recessionWASHINGTON — An independent senator counted on by Democrats in the health care debate showed signs of wavering Sunday when he urged President Barack Obama to postpone many of his initiatives because of the economic downturn. |
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QUITO, Ecuador — Ecuador’s president is threatening to close a major television network after it aired a tape of a conversation between him and a member of the assembly that drafted a new constitution last year.
