One of the most common obstacles to news writing is simply that people do not know what characterizes the style of writing, and how it contrasts with other styles such as blog writing, opinion, and analysis. * What is the difference between blog writing and news writing? There is no definition that will comprehensively … Read more
Religious persecution in the world is worsening, mostly in Muslim countries linked to extremist Islam, but also under authoritarian regimes in Asia, according to a comprehensive report by Aid to the Church in Need, an international charity group based in the UK. “Where there has been a change concerning religious freedom, that change has almost always … Read more
In Xinjiang a recent protest turned riot ended in approximately 2,000 dead, according to Uyghur leaders. Local sources have put the number in the thousands as well. Recent official Chinese sources, however, have provided a number of 96 killed. The incident took place July 28, on the eve of Eid al-Fitr, one of the largest Islamic … Read more
Today, Thailand’s military government, the Thai National Council for Peace and Order, approved two massive railway projects to link Bangkok and the southern coast with southern China and Laos. A 737-kilometer line will extend from northeastern Nong Khai to coastal Map Ta Phut in Rayong province. Another line will run from northern Chiang Khong in … Read more
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The Speaker was begun in late 2013 as a site for quality news on under-reported issues. We have/have had around 50 journalists, photojournalists, experts, and contributors. About section (click here) Staff Writers and Correspondents 2021 Round Fernando de Oliveira Lúcio, journalist, Brazil ^ Milan Sime Martinić, journalist, SAO PAOLO, Brazil^ Luis Alejandro R., journalist, … Read more