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Media Frenzy and the Forgotten Refugees

Media Frenzy and the Forgotten Refugees

(October 26, 2007) As the California fires rage and millions of Americans are displaced, the US media has mobilized, devoting almost all their coverage to the event. But what about coverage of another serious displacement issue: Iraqi refugees? Watch as we explore the US coverage vs. world coverage of these two very different groups of refugees.

Sources: ABC News, U.S.; NBC News, U.S.; Press TV, Iran; CCTV, China

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Media Frenzy and the Forgotten Refugees

(October 26, 2007) As the California fires rage and millions of Americans are displaced, the US media has mobilized, devoting almost all their coverage to the event. But what about coverage of another serious displacement issue: Iraqi refugees? Watch as we explore the US coverage vs. world coverage of these two very different groups of refugees.

Sources: ABC News, U.S.; NBC News, U.S.; Press TV, Iran; CCTV, China

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