~ Under Construction ~ World Press Links Contacting Major English Language Newspapers, Press Agencies and Electronic Press from Around the Globe Contents by Region East Asia and Pacific * Southeast Asia * The Subcontinent * Southern Africa * Latin America

With the coming of the Internet, we stand on the threshold of a longtime dream: Being able to hear from others, and to connect with them, around the globe quickly, easily, directly. We can now begin to reach past the screens of distance, and of government, media, and corporate considerations, to hear what others have to say about themselves, about us, and about the world we share.       The Geotrees World Press Page is one attempt to help make that dream real.       The page is "under construction" at this time, but already has several links to the English language press in China, Iran, Qatar, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Middle East as a region, and Zimbabwe. Geotrees will add other links to the page, nation by nation and region by region, with priority given to those peoples and civilizations with whom the West has the most pressing disagreements and lack of knowledge.       Updated Monday, May 12, 2008:   Press links have just been posted for Burma, aka Myanmar, Israel, Palestine, and for Lebanon. Additional ones are being added.       The World Press Page is organized by region, such as "East Asia and the Pacific." Countries are given in alphabetical order within each region. Each country also has links to basic information and Facts, to Maps of its location in the world and of in-country details, and to Etiquette for students and the general public.       Established concentrations of power and interest - governments, corporations, mass media and others - have often been obstacles to our ability to reach out to our fellow humankind. The World Press Page is one attempt to solve that problem. We invite you to explore its links and to listen, as the people of the world speak for themselves - and, where possible, to use those links to speak back to them.       The World Press Page, like all activities of Geotrees.Com, is completely independent, nonpartisan, volunteer, and free of charge.

. EAST ASIA and the PACIFIC China     Facts   Maps   Etiquette NATIONWIDE NEW! Posted Monday, May 12, 2008       XinhuaNet and China View       "PUBLICIZE CHINA, REPORT THE WORLD"       "Xinhuanet was launched in 1997 as the online news service of Xinhua News Agency. It releases important news about China and the world around the clock without stop by relying on the agency's worldwide information-gathering network.       "Xinhuanet provides news services in six languages -- Chinese, English, Spanish, French, Russian and Arabic -- to netizens in more than 200 countries and regions, garnering 800 million hits and 80 million page views per day."       Xinhua and its related organizations are official activities of the Chinese government. LINKS:  www.xinhuanet.com/english/,  chinaview.cn/index.htm   ~   To the TOP       People's Daily On Line       "With publication started in June 1948 and a current circulation of 3 million, People's Daily is among the most influential and authoritative newspapers in China. According to UNESCO, it takes its place among the world top 10.       "People's Daily brings you the latest news dispatches of policy information and resolutions of the Chinese Government and major domestic news and international news releases from China. It reflects the views of the Chinese people, expounds on justice and lambasts various forms of malpractice."       People's Daily is an official organ of the Chinese government. LINK:  english.people.com.cn/index.html   ~   To the TOP .       "China Daily, established in 1981, is the only national English-language newspaper in China. The average daily circulation is more than 200,000, one-third of which is abroad in more than 150 countries and regions. "Mission: Voice of China       "Committed to helping the world know more about China and the country's integration with the international community, China Daily is regarded as one of the country's most authoritative English media outlets and an important source of information on Chinese politics, economy, society and culture. It is often called the 'Voice of China' or 'Window to China.' China Daily also serves as important source for high-end Chinese readers who want to know more about the world. "World-wide Readership       "Our readers are from all over the world. Domestic readers mainly include foreigners and high-end nationals, for example, diplomats and governmental policy makers. Overseas subscribers are mostly government officials, members of parliaments, staff members of international organizations and multinationals, professors, researchers and students in universities and institutes." LINK:  www.chinadaily.com.cn   ~   To the TOP . SOUTHEAST ASIA Burma, a.k.a. Myanmar     Facts   Maps   Etiquette NATIONWIDE             "Myanmar's First International Weekly ©." Published from a physical address in Yangon / Rangoon, in-country. The Myanmar Times has different editions at two sites, .COM and .GOV, found at the links below. .COM LINK:  www.mmtimes.com/ .GOV LINK:  www.myanmar.gov.mm/myanmartimes/   ~   To the TOP             "The Irrawaddy magazine and its Web site cover Burma and Southeast Asia, providing in-depth news and information to international readers. The Irrawaddy is published by Irrawaddy Publishing Group (IPG), an independent, nonprofit media organization. IPG was established in 1993 by Burmese journalists living in exile and is not affiliated with any political organization or government."       Mailing Address:  The Irrawaddy, PO Box 242, Chiang Mai University Post Office, Chiang Mai 50202, Thailand LINK:  www.irrawaddy.org/   ~   To the TOP . The MIDDLE EAST The Region   Al Jazeera       "Al Jazeera English is the world's first global English language news channel to be headquartered in the Middle East. From this unique position, Al Jazeera English is destined to be the English-language channel of reference for Middle Eastern events, balancing the current typical information flow by reporting from the developing world back to the West and from the southern to the northern hemisphere. The channel gives voice to untold stories, promotes debate, and challenges established perceptions.       "With broadcasting centers in Doha, Kuala Lumpur, London and Washington DC and supporting bureaux world-wide, the channel will set the news agenda, bridging cultures and providing a unique grassroots perspective from underreported regions around the world to a potential global audience of over one billion English speakers." LINK:  english.aljazeera.net/   ~   To the TOP       "Asharq Al-Awsat is the world's premier pan-Arab daily newspaper, Printed simultaneously on four continents in twelve cities. Launched in London in 1978, Asharq Al-Awsat has established itself as the decisive publication on pan-Arab and international affairs, offering its readers in-depth analysis and exclusive editorials, as well as the most comprehensive coverage of the entire Arab World.       "Progressive and comprehensive, Asharq Al-Awsat is the preferred daily Arab- language newspaper, with its readership penetrating all socio-economic groups. Famous for conducting in-depth interviews with prominent and influential personalities alike, Asharq Al-Awsat's news team provide their world wide readers with objective and impartial news coverage, thus cementing the journalistic integrity of the newspaper." LINK:  www.asharq-e.com/   ~   To the TOP Iran     Facts   Maps   Etiquette NATIONWIDE   Islamic Republic News Agency, or IRNA       "After the triumph of the Islamic Revolution in February 1979 the revolution's council, in June 1979, decided to rename the Ministry of Information and Tourism to the National Guidance Ministry (or Ministry of National Guidance). This was followed in December, 1981 by a bill passed by the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majlis) changing the name of the country's official news agency from Pars News Agency to Islamic Republic News Agency.       "The professional activities of the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) are based on and aimed at securing the Islamic Republic of Iran's national interests. Efforts of management and professional personnel of IRNA are thus focused on achieving higher ground each day in fulfillment of its stated goal. The organization functions as the 'mother source of information dissemination' within the country, feeding its authorities, nationals and various publications with various types of news, bulletins, research works, opinion polls and stories of general interest through its various telex lines. It also provides link-up channels for online foreign dispatches and photographs around the clock." LINK:  www2.irna.ir/en/frontpage/menu-232/   ~   To the TOP Published by the Islamic Republic News Agency, or IRNA, from offices in Tehran. LINK:  www.iran-daily.com/   ~   To the TOP       "The Mehr News Agency was established in Tehran in June 2003 to provide accurate and up-to-the-minute information to the public, with an emphasis on news about Iran and the rest of the Islamic world.       "MNA so far has Persian, English, and Arabic language services with Political, Art and Culture, Economic, International, Social, and Sports desks." LINK:  www.mehrnews.com/en/   ~   To the TOP TEHRAN "IRAN'S LEADING INTERNATIONAL DAILY"       "After the victory of the Islamic Revolution of Iran in 1979, there was a need for an international media outlet to export the ideas of the revolution. Ayatollah Seyyed Mohammad Beheshti realized the need and the English-language Tehran Times was born concurrently with the revolution. The daily's general policy was based on Ayatollah Beheshti's statement: 'The Tehran Times is not the newspaper of the government; it must be a loud voice of the Islamic Revolution and the loudspeaker of the oppressed people of the world.'       "This sentence is written on the exterior wall of the newspaper's offices, so that it is always remembered by the staff as a motto. Now, after nearly three decades, the Tehran Times has become a strong tree, the fruit of which is attracting readers from over 80 different countries... The Tehran Times covers domestic, political, social, foreign, and sports news and also includes commentary." LINK:  www.tehrantimes.com   ~   To the TOP NEW! Posted Monday, May 12, 2008 Israel     Facts   Maps   Etiquette NATIONWIDE             "Israel's Best-Selling English Daily and Most-Read English Website" LINK:  www.jpost.com   ~   To the TOP             "Haaretz.com, the online edition of Haaretz Newspaper in Israel, offers real-time breaking news, opinions and analysis from Israel and the Middle East. Haaretz.com provides extensive and in-depth coverage of Israel, the Jewish World and the Middle East, including defense, diplomacy, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the peace process, Israeli politics, Jerusalem affairs, international relations, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, the Palestinian Authority, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, the Israeli business world and Jewish life in Israel and the Diaspora." LINK:  www.haaretz.com/   ~   To the TOP Lebanon     Facts   Maps   Etiquette NATIONWIDE             "Ya Libnan was originally created to capture the historic events that erupted as a result of the assassination of the former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri. The tragic Valentines Day murder gave birth to the Cedar Revolution.       "In what started out as a personal log of events in Lebanon, we were pleasantly surprised by the overwhelming support for Ya Libnan. With our staff and a network of volunteers, we are proud of what we've accomplished. Ya Libnan offers our worldwide audience the latest independent news coverage which focuses exclusively on Lebanon.       "Our team of dedicated journalists with their multinational education and diversified backgrounds share a common set of qualities: objectivity, accuracy, and a passion for the truth." LINK:  yalibnan.com/   ~   To the TOP             "Founded in June 1952, to serve the growing number of expatriates lured by the oil industry, The Daily Star initially circulated in Lebanon but rapidly spread its wings to cover most of the Arab world. Its publisher, Kamel Mrowa, already owner and editor-in-chief of the successful Arabic daily Al-Hayat, not only wanted to relay news of their own countries to expatriates but also to introduce the region to non-Arabic readers. His vision made The Daily Star the leading English language newspaper in the Middle East throughout the 60s. . .       The Daily Star on-line edition is the Web's leading source of Lebanese and regional news. Updated daily, this site brings together an unmatched combination of high-quality content and powerful interactive capabilities. The site allows you to access continuous regional and Lebanese news coverage on politics, business, religion and much more. Plus, you can search our Lebanese news archive, send a message to an old friend, look up a job in our classified advertising section or simply stay in touch with the current art and entertainment scene in Lebanon and across the Middle East." LINK:  www.dailystar.com.lb/   ~   To the TOP NOW LEBANON       "In the spring of 2005, the Lebanese people demonstrated their desire Ð and their ability Ð to transform a country. They mobilized for what they wanted, not what they were told to want. Were it not for the one million protestors who came out that day, we might still be under Syrian tutelage. However, since then, the momentum for sustained mass participation in public affairs has waned. The New Opinion Workshop (NOW) hopes to recapture the spirit of that unique day in 2005 and channel it towards positive change in Lebanon.       "Though eager to take part in reshaping their country's future, most Lebanese are simply too busy to engage regularly in protests and sit-ins, and scouring the many newspapers one needs to read to obtain a clear picture of current affairs would be a full-time job on its own. NOW provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of key issues and news, making social and political participation a much more realistic option for many citizens.       "NOW Lebanon is independent, non-sectarian, and includes members from all Lebanese political, ethnic, religious and socio-economic groups and persuasions. The single idea that is truly sacred in this forum is the pursuit of an independent, democratic, liberal and prosperous Lebanon, with equal rights and opportunities for all its citizens.       "NOW Lebanon is funded entirely by the private sector and individual donations." LINK:  www.nowlebanon.com/   ~   To the TOP NEW! Posted Monday, May 12, 2008 Palestine     Facts Under Construction   Maps Under Construction   Etiquette NATIONWIDE The PALESTINE TIMES       "The Palestine Times is an English monthly paper issued in London temporarily." LINK:  www.ptimes.org/main/default.aspx   ~   To the TOP The PALESTINIAN INFORMATION CENTER       "The Palestinian Information Center (PIC) is an independent Palestinian organization, established first in Arabic on 1st December 1997. The English language site was launched on 1st January 1998. Other languages followed.       "PIC aims to promote awareness about Palestine, the Palestinians and the Palestinian issue and to balance the often distorted picture presented in the mainstream media.       "PIC is the voice of the Palestinian people and their long struggle for justice. " LINK:  www.palestine-info.co.uk/en/Default.aspx   ~   To the TOP Qatar     Facts   Maps   Etiquette NATIONWIDE (Founded in 1978, with the Gulf Publishing &Printing Company as parent firm).   "Inspired by a sense of patriotism, a group of good citizens of this generous land decided in 1978 to establish the Gulf Publishing & Printing Company. That decision proved to be a turning-point in the literary life of Qatar, leading to the creation of two great newspapers. . .       "Always, our watchwords have been truth and accuracy. We have opened our columns to debate; offered distinguished journalism and useful information. We conceive our publications as offering a stream of knowledge: artistic, literary, political and financial. They are, we hope, a focal point for thought and culture. We maintain a continuous creative effort to serve the country and its citizens, striving to reach new horizons but approaching that task with responsibility, fairness, balance and honesty." LINK:  www.gulf-times.com   ~   To the TOP . The SUBCONTINENT Afghanistan     Facts   Maps   Etiquette KABUL       "The Leading Independent Newspaper" LINK:  outlookafghanistan.net Letters: outlookafghanistan.net/letter_editor.html or send email to mail@outlookafghanistan.com   ~   To the TOP       "News, Discussion and Criticism / No Censorship!" LINK:  kabulpress.org/mykabulpress.htm   ~   To the TOP Pakistan     Facts   Maps   Etiquette NATIONWIDE       "The Associated Press of Pakistan started its life in 1947, with the independence of Pakistan. Initially it was run through a trust, but owing to financial problems, it was taken over by the Government through an Ordinance called 'Associated Press of Pakistan (taking over) Ordinance 1961,' on 15th June 1961, to put it on a sound financial footing. The journalists were allowed to retain their independent status under this ordinance. They are not regarded as government or semi-government employees. They are governed by Labour Laws as is the case with the newspaper industry in Pakistan. It is administered through the Director General APP, who is appointed by the Government.       "Today APP is the nation's premier news agency which comprises highly qualified and professionally competent journalists. APP remains committed to excellent journalistic traditions by objective and accurate reporting. A contradiction of an APP story is a rare phenomenon." LINK:  app.com.pk/en_/   ~   To the TOP ISLAMABAD "No one covers the world like us. . ." LINK:  dailymailnews.com   ~   To the TOP "Eyes and Ears of Pakistan. . . Widely Read and Trusted Daily." An independent daily from Islamabad. LINK:  www.pakobserver.net The "Voice of People" Section: pakobserver.net/Voiceofpeople.asp PESHAWAR       "The Frontier Post was launched in 1984 from Peshawar, capital of North West Frontier Province (NWFP)... The people of NWFP were very happy because they knew that their voice will now be heard in the corridors of power and decision making authorities." LINK:  www.thefrontierpost.com Letters to the Editor: thefrontierpost.com/Allnews.aspx?ncat=ed   ~   To the TOP . SOUTHERN AFRICA Zimbabwe     Facts   Maps   Etiquette NATIONWIDE   .       "New Zimbabwe.com is Zimbabwe's first and only rolling news site updated 24/7 with all the latest news, sports and commentary. It is also a platform for debate and intellectual release with vibrant live discussion forums.       "The website is designed and run by people who have seen how the dearth of free expression can reduce progressive nations into pariahs where the majority are always at the mercy of the powerful.       "New Zimbabwe.com seeks to expose situations where this takes place, and we make no apology for seeking the demise of such evil edifices wherever they appear.       "Our brilliant team of correspondents will disassemble the language of the spin doctors and strip away at the layers of deception which evil regimes use to hide their true nature. We will expose the false revolutions sprouting across Zimbabwe and record the atrocities of the ruling oligarchy without fear.       "We also seek to act as a vehicle for mass participation. It is our belief that every Zimbabwean and every African with a voice deserves to be heard Ð including those who have forfeited the freedoms of the majority." LINK:  www.newzimbabwe.com/index.html   ~   To the TOP   .       "A government-controlled weekly." LINK:  www.sundaymail.co.zw   ~   To the TOP   .       "The Zimbabwe Mirror Newspapers Group (ZMNG) is a private company owned by a cross section of Zimbabwean entrepreneurs. The Group publishes The Daily Mirror, The Daily Mirror on Saturday and The Sunday Mirror whose coverage of events is informed by the need to advance the interests of all sections of society regardless of political, ethnic or any other affiliation in order to protect and enhance the national and Pan African interest. Particular attention is given to marginalised groups of society. Our news and issues coverage extend to every corner of the country, in addition to the southern African region, Africa and the rest of the world, particularly developing countries.       "Our Core Values: In pursuit of our Vision and Mission we are guided by the following values: Nationalism, Pan-Africanism Fairness Justice Customer focus Integrity Professionalism Objectivity and factuality." LINK:  www.zimmirror.co.zw/   ~   To the TOP . LATIN AMERICA Cuba     Facts   Maps   Etiquette NATIONWIDE   .       "Granma is the official newspaper of the Central Committee of the Cuban Communist Party. Its name comes from the yacht Granma that carried Fidel Castro and 81 other rebels to Cuba's shores in 1956, launching the Cuban Revolution.       "The newspaper is published daily and is widely read. Several weekly international editions, available in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese, are also distributed abroad. Also, news stories from Granma often are carried later in the Spanish-language sections of periodicals with a similar political base, such as People's Weekly World."   - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia LINK:  www.granma.cu/ingles/index.html   ~   To the TOP   ACN - Cuban News Agency .       (Introduction and Description TBD) LINK:  www.cubanews.ain.cu/   ~   To the TOP   Prensa Latina .       (Cuba-based Latin American news agency. Introduction and Description TBD) LINK:  www.prensa-latinaenglish.com/   ~   To the TOP