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'''Al Jazeera America''' is the name of an |
'''Al Jazeera America''' is the name of an upcoming [[News broadcasting|news]] channel to be launched by the [[Qatar]]-based television network [[Al Jazeera]] in 2013.<ref name=annoucement>{{cite web |url=http://www.aljazeerausannouncement.com/ |title=AL JAZEERA TO START NEW U.S.-BASED NEWS CHANNEL |author= |date=2 January 2013 |work=[[Al Jazeera]] |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6DOQkfDdQ |archivedate=3 January 2013 |accessdate=3 January 2013}}</ref> It was announced on 2 January 2013, along with the announcement that the network had purchased the American [[progressivism|progressive]] [[mass media|media]] company [[Current TV]], which had been struggling in ratings and announced in October 2012 that it was considering selling itself.<ref name=reutersann/> Al Jazeera has stated that it plans on shutting down the Current TV channel, and using the company's distribution network to broadcast Al Jazeera America.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://money.cnn.com/2013/01/03/news/al-jazeera-current/ |title=Al Jazeera buys Current TV, will launch new channel |author=Charles Riley |date=3 January 2013 |work=[[CNNMoney]] |accessdate=3 January 2013}}</ref><ref name=annoucement/> |
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The channel is expected to be available in 40 million American households, out of 100 million total.<ref name=reutersann>{{cite web |url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/03/us-aljazeera-current-idUSBRE90200D20130103 |title=Al Jazeera buys Gore's Current TV, terms undisclosed |author=Sue Zeidler and Liana B. Baker |date=3 January 2013 |work=[[Reuters]] |accessdate=3 January 2013}}</ref> Previously, [[Al Jazeera English]] was broadcasted in only a few U.S. cities, though it is available online for free.<ref name=reutersann/> |
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Revision as of 20:00, 3 January 2013
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Network | Al Jazeera |
| Headquarters | New York City |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
Al Jazeera America is the name of an upcoming news channel to be launched by the Qatar-based television network Al Jazeera in 2013.[1] It was announced on 2 January 2013, along with the announcement that the network had purchased the American progressive media company Current TV, which had been struggling in ratings and announced in October 2012 that it was considering selling itself.[2] Al Jazeera has stated that it plans on shutting down the Current TV channel, and using the company's distribution network to broadcast Al Jazeera America.[3][1]
The channel is expected to be available in 40 million American households, out of 100 million total.[2] Previously, Al Jazeera English was broadcasted in only a few U.S. cities, though it is available online for free.[2]
References
- ^ a b "AL JAZEERA TO START NEW U.S.-BASED NEWS CHANNEL". Al Jazeera. 2 January 2013. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ^ a b c Sue Zeidler and Liana B. Baker (3 January 2013). "Al Jazeera buys Gore's Current TV, terms undisclosed". Reuters. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ^ Charles Riley (3 January 2013). "Al Jazeera buys Current TV, will launch new channel". CNNMoney. Retrieved 3 January 2013.