Zucker named president CNN Worldwide

November 30, 2012 08.53 Europe/London By
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The former president and chief executive officer of NBC Universal, Jeff Zucker, has been named as the president of CNN Worldwide.

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CNN launches Facebook voting app

July 13, 2012 11.03 Europe/London By

CNN and Facebook have partnered to offer a social experience for CNN’s on-air, mobile and online audiences and Facebook’s more than 160 million US users.

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CNN+ folds after Prisa pulls out

December 13, 2010 07.00 Europe/London By
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Spanish news channel CNN+ is to close after Turner’s local partner Prisa pulled out of the venture. It is the first move after the entrance of hedge fund Liberty Acquisition Holdings into the Spanish media conglomerate.

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Developing story, CNN leaves Freeview

November 17, 2010 10.06 Europe/London By

CNN International has ceased broadcasting on Freeview, describing its 22-month tenure on the DTT platform as a trial period.

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Ziggo removes CNN from analogue

April 2, 2010 09.00 Europe/London By

Holland’s largest cable operator Ziggo has removed CNN International from the basic analogue tier in a number of cities including Utrecht.

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End of analogue CNN on Astra

March 15, 2010 07.23 Europe/London By

CNN International will cease broadcasting in analogue on the Astra position at 19.2 degrees East on March 31.

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Livestation adds CNN International

December 18, 2009 11.07 Europe/London By

Livestation has announced that CNN International is now available in Europe, Middle East and Africa as part of their premium service.

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CNN opens Abu Dhabi production centre

November 4, 2009 10.08 Europe/London By
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CNN has opened a new state of the art production centre in the Middle East. The Abu Dhabi facility will co-ordinate seven regional bureaux and act as the base for a daily news programme.

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Video at centre of new CNN.com

October 26, 2009 10.44 Europe/London By
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CNN has today overhauled its website, integrating its popular iReport social networking feature, and carrying more video.

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