News American journalist arrested in Turkey refuses US help Freelancer Jake Hess has been detained on suspicion of links to a terrorist organisation but declined help from the US, stating he does not agree with its policy in Turkey By Laura Oliver • 2 min read
News iPad users prefer device for reading print titles, poll suggests Apple tablet beats the laptop, e-reader and print edition with 31 per cent saying it was their preferred device By Rachel Bartlett • 1 min read
News Columbia University offers dual masters in journalism and programming According to the university website, students will receive "highly specialised training in the digital environment" By Rachel Bartlett • 1 min read
News Press freedom group condemns jailing of Somali journalist Reporters Without Borders has spoken out over the sentencing of Abdifatah Jama Mireto to six years in prison for interviewing a member of Al-Qaeda By Rachel Bartlett • 1 min read
News Thomson Reuters wins two nominations for online documentary awards Multimedia stories covering the Lehman Brothers collapse and 2004 Tsunami will compete with seven other journalism projects from France and Italy By Laura Oliver • 1 min read
News Trinity Mirror forges hyperlocal partnerships with new community news sites Newspaper group launches 'Birmingham Mail Communities' with local bloggers and independent websites By Laura Oliver • 2 min read
News Social networks rivalling newspaper sites for breaking news, survey suggests Social networking sites are rivalling leading national newspaper websites as a source of breaking news and information for UK users By Laura Oliver • 1 min read
News YouTube questions online freedom of expression with call to bloggers Video site asks bloggers and activists to submit their ideas for overcoming online barriers to free expression By Rachel Bartlett • 1 min read
News Cameroon journalist facing deportation granted bail Charles Atangana will now have six weeks to prepare an application to seek a judicial review of his case By Rachel Bartlett • 2 min read
News Beaverbrook Foundation launches journalism scholarships fund Lord Beaverbrook's foundation has created an annual £250,000 fund for young journalists training in the UK By Laura Oliver • 2 min read
News US local news startup BringMeTheNews attracts million-dollar investment Site founded by former investigative journalist Rick Kupchella gets backing from media firm and PR agency By Rachel Bartlett • 1 min read
News Newspaper sites among early adopters of new Twitter button Twitter says 30 sites have implemented the new button and 16 of these launch sites, including Sky News blogs, Huffington Post, USA Today and several regional US newspapers By Laura Oliver • 1 min read
