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A conversation between a reporter and an individual, often used to gather information or obtain quotes for a news story.

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Press conference

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An organized event where a public figure or organization addresses the media and answers questions from reporters.

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Interview

A conversation between a reporter and an individual, often used to gather information or obtain quotes for a news story.

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Press conference

An organized event where a public figure or organization addresses the media and answers questions from reporters.

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Hicky's Bengal Gazette

The first newspaper in India, published in the 18th century, advocating for press freedom.

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Announces, Affiches et Avis Divers pour les Colonies des Isles de France et de Bourbon

The first newspaper in Africa, published in Mauritius in 1773 by French colonialists.

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Cape Town Gazette and African Advertiser

The second oldest newspaper in Africa, published in South Africa by the British South African government.

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South African Commercial Advertiser

The first independent newspaper in Africa, printed in both English and Dutch, often censored by Cape Town's Governor.

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Al-Waqa'i'a al-Masriya

The first Egyptian newspaper published in Egypt, covering local and international news.

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Ways to spread info before Western Journalism

Various methods used to disseminate information before the introduction of Western journalism, including word of mouth, messengers, town carriers, pamphlets, caravanserais, and bulletin boards.

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Rubens Valente

Brazilian investigative journalist who faced legal challenges and violations of human rights for exposing corruption in his book "Operacao Banqueiro".

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Investigative journalism

A form of journalism that involves in-depth research, analysis, and reporting to uncover hidden information, expose wrongdoing, and hold those in power accountable.

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Nellie Bly

An American who was the first investigative journalist known for her groundbreaking undercover reporting in the late 19th century, particularly her exposé on the Women's Lunatic Asylum.

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Watergate Scandal

A political scandal in the 1970s that led to the resignation of US President Richard Nixon, uncovered by investigative journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein.

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Thompson Cooper

A journalist from the New York World who conducted an interview with Pope Pius IX in 1871, which played a significant role in the popularity and acceptance of interviewing as a legitimate journalistic practice.

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E.L. Godkin

A veteran journalist who criticized interviews, claiming that was a corrupt act of both the interviewer and the interviewee, who want to deceive both of their appearances in the public by planning the questions and answers ahead of time.

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James Augustus Hicky

The publisher of 'Hicky's Bengal Gazette,' the first newspaper in India in 1780 that advocated for press freedom but was later banned by the government.

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Weinstein investigation

Investigation of Harvey Weinstein a former American film producer, by investigative journalists Jodi Kanto and Megan Twohey for sexual offenses against women on set.

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First Press Conference

In 1913 when US President Woodrow Wilson invited journalists to the White House in an attempt to better communicate and address the public.