Al Jazeera said that the economic landscape of the media environment has driven its strategic decision to wind down its operations and conclude its service. Al Jazeera America was launched in August 2013, after taking over Al Gore’s Current TV. The channel currently reaches 60.8 million cable homes. “I have witnessed and worked alongside some of the most talented people any organisation could wish for,” said Al Anstey, CEO of Al Jazeera America, in a statement. “Since its … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera U.S. to cease
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Al Jazeera to launch U.S. news channel
New York – Al Jazeera Media Network announced that it will start a new U.S.-based news channel that will provide both domestic news and international news for American audiences. The network has also acquired Current TV, a cable channel founded by Al Gore. The new U.S.-based news channel will be available on Current’s distribution network when it is launched in 2013. According to the The New York Times, the new channel will be tentatively titled “Al Jazeera America” where … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera to launch U.S. news channel