Posted on 05/23/2005 2:34:08 PM PDT by marymc
MUMBAI: Former CNN International anchor Riz Khan has joined the upcoming news network Al jazeera International. He will host an interactive interview show. When he was at CNN Khan hosted the show Q&A which was also interactive in nature. Al Jazeera International a 24-hour, English-language news and current affairs channel is set to broadcast globally from next year.
Khan’s new show, live daily from Washington DC, will feature world leaders, newsmakers and celebrities in a question and answer format led by viewer participation. Speaking about the upcoming channel Al Jazeera International MD Nigel Parson said, "This is the most exciting television news and current affairs project in decades. It will revolutionise the global news industry by offering viewers across the world a fresh perspective on news."
Khan’s show – aimed at being the world’s most interactive interview programme – will allow viewers to directly talk to newsmakers with their questions. Khan says, "I think we are at a turning point where viewers across the world are looking for a fresh approach to news and information. Al Jazeera brings together all the pieces to provide a complete picture on global issues. I’m incredibly excited to have this rare chance to build something so new and influential from the ground up.
"Al Jazeera International is all about revolutionising viewer choice. I’ve now got the chance to offer viewers around the globe a much-needed voice on the world stage. Imagine, a person at any level in society, in almost any country, having the chance to talk directly with a President or a Prime Minister, or even a global celebrity. It’s a wonderfully honest and equal opportunity for people – something still uncommon in broadcasting."
even Miss cleo could have seen this one coming
Hey, that's a good one. Maybe we'll see some of those striking BBC news-readers joining the Khan man at Al Jazeera.
I thought CNN and Al jazeera are the same. What difference does it make to switch one name for the other?
Any relation to ghengis?
"Former CNN anchor Riz Khan joins forces with Al Jazeera Intl"
I can't figure out if this is a step up or a step down. (?)
It's neither a step up or a step down, in my opinion. It's a lateral step. Both news organizations are America haters, what's gained is at Al Jazeera this clown can openly show it.
I wonder what the reason behind that picture is...
He says he wants to live a more honest life by working openly in the field of Islamo-fascist propaganda. CNN was too constraining because they have to occasionally pretend to objectivity, however badly they fail at it. At Al Jazeera he can really "let loose" and be himself.
"Former CNN anchor Riz Khan joins forces with Al Jazeera Intl"
Lateral move.
So, naught more than an intercompany transfer.
DITTO.
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