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Reporters Without Borders reports at least 1,006 censorship cases worldwide in 2005, half of which (567) were from Nepal. “Since the state of emergency declared by King Gyanendra on February 1, 2005, the media have been receiving a battering that is getting harsher. This has included a ban on FM radio stations broadcasting news, blocking of Web sites, seizure of equipment and politically inspired distribution of government advertising,” says the report.

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In a world where most people believe anything they read, the printed page can be a valuable resource or a dangerous weapon.

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A stampede resulting from poor management and uncontrolled crowds killed 74 people and left more than 350 others injured in the Philippines. The shocking tragedy over what was supposed to be the first anniversary special of a noontime game show “Wowowee,” known for giving cash prizes to impoverished audience, showed the desperation of the Philippine poor to uplift their life.

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For years, women journalists have gone about their jobs despite difficult circumstances, such as government oppression, political pressure, and physical danger.

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Headlines, such as “Anger, confusion in Turkey as bird flu spreads” (Reuters, 1/10/06) and “Bird flu: World facing grave situation” (Ireland Online, 1/8/06), show growing concern for human safety amidst the threat of avian influenza or “bird flu,” which some health organisations say have reached pandemic proportions.

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Covering a five-day event involving thousands of people can be quite daunting for any journalist. With virtually no press office, over 2,500 on-going activities, and no structure for selecting among the main events, at the end of the day, media people still have to decide which event is the most important and deliver this to the public before news turns to history.