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BBC News In Depth
In-depth background and news on current events and issues. Additional backgroundcoverage available within individual news topic sections.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/in_depth/default.stm |
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The Weekly
Commentary on current events, political, economical and financial. It is independent critical and non-establishment.
http://www.the-weekly.net/ |
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Le Monde
English edition of French newspaper with left European perspective. (Site has mix of free and paid-subscription articles)
http://www.monde-diplomatique.fr/en/ |
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IPS Inter Press Service - Global News Agency
News, features, analysis and expert commentary on the events and global processes affecting the economic, social and political development of peoples and nations, especially in the South.
http://ipsnews.net |
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Weekly Wire
Compilation and links of news and commentary from the alternative press
http://www.weeklywire.com/ww/current/ww_news.html |
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Washington Post Special Reports
In-depth background, articles, links on current issues from the Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/special/special.htm |
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Chicago Tribune
Editorial and opinions from The Tribune: Requires Registration
http://chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/ |
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The Razor
Online current affairs journal offering a Center-Right analysis of events.
http://www.therazor.org |
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TomPaine.com
A journal of news, opinion and alternative views, inspired by Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense and The Rights of Man.
http://www.tompaine.com/ |
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Economist.com backgrounders
Background information on key issues in global and regional news. Backgrounders are able to read and link to past Economist articles.
http://www.economist.com/library/backgrounders/index.cfm |
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The Media Line
News and Analysis from the Middle East.
http://www.themedialine.org |
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CNN In-Depth Specials
Special reports on issues and events from Cable News Network.
http://cnn.com/SPECIALS/ |
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To The Contrary
The only female owned all women's news analysis television program in the country on PBS. Discussing issues concerning women, children and families.
http://www.pbs.org/ttc |
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Out There News presents World News Megastories
Documentaries on issues using format that encourages user to explore information in new ways.
http://www.megastories.com/index.htm |
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The Ethical Spectacle
Online monthly journal that tries to shine a lantern on the intersection at which ethics, law and politics meet (or collide) in our civilization.
http://www.spectacle.org/ |
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MSN Special Reports
Microsoft Network/MSNBC Special Reports
http://www.msnbc.com/msn/spcrpt.asp |
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Politix Group
Political News Headlines and Commentary from Politix Group's Featured Columnists
http://www.politixgroup.com/politixgroupnews.htm |
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Institute for Public Accuracy - IPA
News releases from consortium of policy researchers, who seek to broaden public discourse for perspectives commonly overshadowed by corporate sponsored influences.
http://www.accuracy.org/ |
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The American Reporter
News, analysis and commentary by daily electronic newspaper owned by its writers.
http://www.american-reporter.com/ |
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Public Agenda Online
Non-profit research organization, provides non-partisan reporting on public opinion and public policy issues, and an interactive resource to assist the news media in public policy research.
http://www.publicagenda.org |
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Zebrameat Gazette
A quarterly journal with each issue devoted to commenting a specific theme of cultural relevance.
http://zebrameat.com/ |
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The Online NewsHour: Forum
Reports on issues in depth, and relevant links from PBS News Hour. Live RealAudio feeds and special online material.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour |
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SF Gate: World Views
Weekly summaries of press coverage about international news and culture appearing on Thursday in the San Francisco Chronicle. Archives.
http://www.sfgate.com/columnists/worldviews/ |
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Boston Review
Since 1975, an award-winning forum for political, cultural and literary ideas.
http://www.bostonreview.net/ |
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The Economist - Analysis and Opinion
Contains The Economist's trenchant editorials expressing the newspaper's opinions on world politics, business and finance.
http://www.economist.com/opinion |
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OneWorld Perspectives
Background, analysis and links on global issues from coalition of global organizations with progressive perspective.
http://www.oneworld.net/themes/ |
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Current Events: US
Examine the latest news, events, and issues from around the US, and explore their impact.
http://usnews.about.com/index.htm |
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News Unlimited
The Guardian and The Observer newspapers, featuring extensive UK and international news, features and analysis.
http://www.newsunlimited.co.uk/ |
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ABCNews.com Reference Index
Provides background information on current events including country profiles, biographies of newsmakers, and transcript archives.
http://abcnews.go.com/reference/#top |
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Washington Post: World Opinion Roundup
Summaries of the editorials and leaders from international news sources.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/world/columns/worldopinion/ |
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Bitterfacts of World Politics
A collection of news and commentary regarding the War on Terror, Iraq, Afghanistan, Israel, and India.
http://bitterfact.tripod.com |
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Daily Zogby Wartime Tracking
Zogby Internationals' "America at War" a new daily tracking service of in-depth public opinion
http://www.zogby.com/news/ReadNews.dbm?ID=482 |
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FoxNews.com
Fox News Channel presents the latest news stories related to politics.
http://foxnews.com/politics |
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Opinion-Pages
Searchable, browsable by publication title, databases of editorial, opinion, comment, and columnist pages from online English newspapers and magazines around the world.
http://www.opinion-pages.org/ |
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The Story behind the Story
In depth facts about the historical background to top stories of the day.
http://www.didyouknow.cd/story/story.htm |
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CJR Campaign Desk
Critique and analysis of media coverage of the 2004 United States Presidential election campaign, from the Columbia Journalism Review.
http://www.campaigndesk.org/ |
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Canada Daily Online Analysis
Online analysis of the Canadian press
http://www.lifelinecom.com |
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Pacific News Service
Multicultural news, features and information from unique and diverse media organization. Site includes several online publications.
http://www.pacificnews.org/ |
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Washington Monthly Online
Analysis and commentary on politics and society.
http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/ |
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E-Belarus.ORG
E-Belarus.org is a site about ICT developments in Republic of Belarus for improvement information society
http://www.e-belarus.org/ |
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International Herald Tribune
Coverage and analysis of international issues and news.
http://www.iht.com/opinion.html |
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Current in Truth Matters
An Objective analysis of current events in the Bush Administration twice weekly.
http://www.deanhartwell.com |
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TIME.com Newsfiles
News coverage, background and other resources about ongoing topics in the news from Time Magazine
http://www.time.com/time/newsfiles/ |
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Project Syndicate
International association provides commentaries and surveys from around the world. Also includes contributor bios, member papers, training and education.
http://www.project-syndicate.org |
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Hindutva News Analysis
Analysis of current global politics and history from a Hindutva viewpoint.
http://hindutva.org/ |
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Governing.com
Coverage of politics, policy, management, technology, environmentand other topics for and about state and local governments.
http://governing.com |
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Speakout.com
Updated news and analysis of issues, with analysis, forums and links to think tanks, advocacy groups and organizations from left to right.
http://speakout.com/activism/issues/ |
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RFE/RL Regional Analysis
News and analysis covering world developments, briefings and roundtable discussions with policymakers and scholars. Part of Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty.
http://www.regionalanalysis.org |
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American Dialogue
A audio-streaming radio program providing expert analysis and in-depth understanding of today's important issues.
http://www.americandialogue.org/ |
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The Forum for International Policy
FFIP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association of foreign policy experts committed to independence, We develop policy options to further US international interests.
http://www.ffip.com |
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The Power and Interest News Report (PINR)
Provides analyses of conflicts and other international events.
http://pinr.com/ |
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