that are often affiliated with political factions. These are the world news reports that are regularly watched by over 280 million people in 22 countries all over the Middle East.

Mosaic World News is supported by The Hewlett Foundation, which promotes the well-being of mankind by supporting selected charitable activities and organizations. They are also supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, which advances journalism excellence worldwide and invests in the vitality of many American communities.

Al Jazeera is currently not part of the Mosaic World News series. Al Jazeera is based in Qatar and was launched in 1996. It broadcasts throughout the Middle East and reaches much of the rest of the world. Initially Al Jazeera was funded by the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Al Jazeera maintains that it is an independent network that is free from government control and censorship. Al Jazeera claims that it offers its audiences in the Arab world a much needed place for freedom of thought, independence, world news and room for debate.

Lebanon has a mix of state controlled and independently owned television stations. This mix reflects the diversity of the Lebanese citizens. Al-Manor TV is a Lebanese network that is not included in the Mosaic World News series.

Al-Manar TV is controlled by the Shiite fundamentalist movement Hezbollah, which holds a number of elected positions in the Lebanese government. Hezbollah has been designated a terrorist organization by U.S. Secretary of State. The Al-Manar network presents a combination of religious programming, world news and local news. They also have sports, politics, society, culture and children's shows.


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