Manchester Evening News (City Edition)
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Metro
Article 1
Headline: Israelis take cover in 5-day was drill
Section: World Digest
Written by: ?
Page: 14
Outline: This news brief starts off by telling readers that "the biggest defence drill in the country's (Israel's) history began yesterday...".
It is a news brief about War Games conducted by Israel to simulate a possible confrontation with Iran. I've highlighted the word 'defence' because its use in the opening sentence is an attempt to make the readers believe that Israel in under risk of attack. The article goes on to mention that the War Games come "at a time of rising tension with Iran". There's also mention that civilians are also part of the War Games and that they "will have to take cover in shelters".
It ends with a statement by Israeli Prime Minister "Benjamin Netanyahu" (more commonly known as Bin Yamin Netanyahu) who says "The fact that Israel is preparing and is capable of better protecting its citizens decreases the chance we'll have to use these tools".
All in all the story presented is one of a country taking defensive measures to protect its citizens from a possible attack by a hostile country.
Some facts conveniently left out of this very brief article are that Israel has repeatedly threatened to attack Iran to destroy its Civilian Nuclear plants alleging that they are actually being used for military purposes, a claim that's unproven. Another fact left out is that Israel is the only country in the Middle East to actually possess an arsenal of Nuclear Weapons of Mass Destruction.
Instead we have one of the most aggressive leaders in the Middle East portrayed as a noble leader looking after his citizens welfare when the reality couldn't be farther from the truth.
This article gets a 'Negative' rating for misrepresenting the facts and not giving readers the full story.
Artice Verdict: Negative
Article 2
Headline: Swat victory 'imminent' as fighting moves south
Section: News
Written by: Ross McGuinness
Page: 15
Outline: This article is about the military operation being carried out by the Pakistan Army in the Swat region to drive out the Taliban.
The article is actually presented with just the facts using quotes from Government and Military sources in Pakistan. It also includes a witness testimony from a local resident who is named as 'Mohammed Nisar'.
A photo of a bus is featured which is shown ferrying residents out of the main town in Swat.
This is a mainly factual piece by McGuinness and there is no mention of the words 'Islam' or 'Muslims' hence this is given a 'Neutral' rating.
Artice Verdict: Neutral
No copy of the M.E.N was available today
Metro
Article 1
Headline: Israelis take cover in 5-day was drill
Section: World Digest
Written by: ?
Page: 14
Outline: This news brief starts off by telling readers that "the biggest defence drill in the country's (Israel's) history began yesterday...".
It is a news brief about War Games conducted by Israel to simulate a possible confrontation with Iran. I've highlighted the word 'defence' because its use in the opening sentence is an attempt to make the readers believe that Israel in under risk of attack. The article goes on to mention that the War Games come "at a time of rising tension with Iran". There's also mention that civilians are also part of the War Games and that they "will have to take cover in shelters".
It ends with a statement by Israeli Prime Minister "Benjamin Netanyahu" (more commonly known as Bin Yamin Netanyahu) who says "The fact that Israel is preparing and is capable of better protecting its citizens decreases the chance we'll have to use these tools".
All in all the story presented is one of a country taking defensive measures to protect its citizens from a possible attack by a hostile country.
Some facts conveniently left out of this very brief article are that Israel has repeatedly threatened to attack Iran to destroy its Civilian Nuclear plants alleging that they are actually being used for military purposes, a claim that's unproven. Another fact left out is that Israel is the only country in the Middle East to actually possess an arsenal of Nuclear Weapons of Mass Destruction.
Instead we have one of the most aggressive leaders in the Middle East portrayed as a noble leader looking after his citizens welfare when the reality couldn't be farther from the truth.
This article gets a 'Negative' rating for misrepresenting the facts and not giving readers the full story.
Artice Verdict: Negative
Article 2
Headline: Swat victory 'imminent' as fighting moves south
Section: News
Written by: Ross McGuinness
Page: 15
Outline: This article is about the military operation being carried out by the Pakistan Army in the Swat region to drive out the Taliban.
The article is actually presented with just the facts using quotes from Government and Military sources in Pakistan. It also includes a witness testimony from a local resident who is named as 'Mohammed Nisar'.
A photo of a bus is featured which is shown ferrying residents out of the main town in Swat.
This is a mainly factual piece by McGuinness and there is no mention of the words 'Islam' or 'Muslims' hence this is given a 'Neutral' rating.
Artice Verdict: Neutral
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