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Journalists at Risk in Nations at Peace

Journalists at Risk in Nations at Peace

(June 13, 2007) SHOOTING THE MESSENGER

It's not surprising that Iraq is the most dangerous place for journalists. But you might not expect two peaceful nations - Russia and Mexico - to be high on the list of places where reporting the news can be a deadly profession. National news programs in both countries report the murder of journalists, but as this Global Pulse comparison of Mexican and Russian news reveals, the coverage, the circumstances and the outcomes couldn't be more different.

SOURCES: Primero Noticias, Adela News, Mexico; NBC News, U.S.; Russia Today, Russia.

Journalists at Risk in Nations at Peace

(June 13, 2007) SHOOTING THE MESSENGER

It's not surprising that Iraq is the most dangerous place for journalists. But you might not expect two peaceful nations - Russia and Mexico - to be high on the list of places where reporting the news can be a deadly profession. National news programs in both countries report the murder of journalists, but as this Global Pulse comparison of Mexican and Russian news reveals, the coverage, the circumstances and the outcomes couldn't be more different.

SOURCES: Primero Noticias, Adela News, Mexico; NBC News, U.S.; Russia Today, Russia.

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Global Pulse

A fast-moving overview of international news and events comparing reports by national broadcasters and dissecting media spin - your global news positioning service.
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