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Slick English-language channel at forefront of efforts by President Erdogan to alter perceptions
Museums and Al Jazeera pared back as Doha focuses resources on World Cup preparations
Qatar-owned media company fails attract enough viewers and advertisers
English-language broadcaster looks to challenge Al Jazeera and BBC
New cable chief tries to put out ‘burning fires’ while boosting TV and online audiences
High-profile figures among 100 prisoners to be released
World Service expands to counter state propaganda worldwide
International outcry over crackdown on free speech
Acquisition another step by Qatari authorities to extend corporate reach into new markets
Broadcaster demands release of employee held on Egyptian arrest warrant
Turmoil at cable channel raises hard questions about strategy and ability to project soft power
Appointment of Al Anstey follows lawsuit and executive exodus
Differences with leadership come as network struggles with ratings and advertising
Rivalry with Sky over soccer rights could be an own goal
Yemeni foreign minister calls for Gulf states to intervene as conflict escalates
Netanyahu presentation questioned weeks before speech to Congress and Israeli election
Prince Alwaleed’s channel hit trouble after interview with opposition figure
Fahmy and Mohamed to be released on bail pending verdict in retrial
Sky and BT locked in battle for 2016-19 licences
Bidding to own the rights to broadcast the football competition is a strategic minefield
Fate of Greste’s two colleagues jailed in Egypt still unclear
Al Jazeera journalist Greste has left the country and is on his way home, officials confirm
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