News SPJ considers retiring Helen Thomas award after new controversy The recommendation marks the second time in six months that the SPJ has considered retiring the award because of Thomas' controversial statements about Israel By Rachel Bartlett • 1 min read
News Poynter Institute launches international version of its News University NewsU International, launched in public beta, will feature self-directed modules in a variety of languages By Rachel Bartlett • 1 min read
News FT launches new emerging markets news and analysis service Tilt FT Tilt will feature a Pro service for news and analysis and Populi area where approved members can share their own commentary or research By Rachel Bartlett • 1 min read
News Ukrainian news site vows to block UK traffic until libel reform is passed The Kyiv Post blocked UK visitors on 14 December followed a libel suit against the newspaper's publisher in London by a Ukrainian businessman By Rachel Bartlett • 1 min read
News Clegg outlines plans to reform 'embarrassing' UK libel law Deputy prime minister today announced details of a draft defamation bill to combat so-called 'libel-tourism' and bolster public-interest journalism By Rachel Bartlett • 2 min read
News Sun offers £50000 reward in Joanna Yeates case Police investigating the murder of the Bristol architect say they are grateful to the tabloid and hope for a 'longed-for' breakthrough in the case By Rachel Bartlett • 1 min read
News Government unveils plans to extend Freedom of Information Act New measures will mean an increase in the number of organisations to which FOI requests can be made, including private companies and bodies that perform 'functions of a public nature' By Rachel Bartlett • 1 min read
News AP names new Washington assistant bureau chief Former Texas news editor Wendy Benjaminson will be responsible for spotting trends and coordinating reporting on issues such as spending, immigration and pensions By Rachel Bartlett • 1 min read
News AOP launches tenth Digital Publishing Awards 2010 awards to include a Grand Prix prize for the first time By Rachel Bartlett • 1 min read
News Police lift ITV press conference ban in Joanna Yeates case Avon & Somerset police readmit broadcaster after "accurate and measured" report by ITV News' lunchtime bulletin By Rachel Bartlett • 1 min read
News Internet overtakes TV as main news source for young Americans Online news has overtaken TV for the first time as the main news source for Americans under 30, according to new research from the Pew Center By Rachel Bartlett • 1 min read
News NAPA steps in to support news agency in copyright complaint against PA Solent News and Photo Agency is considering taking legal action against the Press Association, claiming it breached its copyright over an interview with Joanna Yeates' father By Rachel Bartlett • 1 min read
