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2013 WINNERS
News CHANNEL 4 NEWS: THE BATTLE FOR HOMS ITN/Channel 4 News United Kingdom
In early February, Syrian forces started shelling Homs.The few images coming out of the conflict zone were grainy video and mobile phone pictures.The few independent journalists who were there, like Marie Colvin and Mani, were trapped. Mani managed to get out just before Marie was killed. Channel 4 covered these breaking news events as they unfolded in Syria.
News Winners Oliver King, Ben de Pear and Nevine Mabro (ITN)
Nominees 24 Oras (24 Hours) - Typhoon Pablo GMA Network Philippines ‘24 Oras’ covered the world’s deadliest natural disaster in 2012:Typhoon Pablo.The news teams capture the anguish and pain that the locals had to go through after the devastation brought by the typhoon. The coverage of the storm also served as a catalyst for public debate regarding the effectiveness of the country’s emergency preparedness. Jornal Nacional - Collapse in Rio TV Globo Brazil On Januar y 25, 2012 the collapse of three buildings in 98
downtown Rio de Janeiro mobilized hundreds of rescue workers. Crews witnessed impressive scenes, sur vivors’ tales, and the dramatic search for news of loved ones. The disaster became an example of how careless building renovation can end in tragedy. Twenty-two people died in the accident. ProTV News - Romania Buried in Snow ProTV SA Romania One of the cruelest winters in the last 50 years caused serious damage to homes in Romania. ProTV News repor ters inter view people whose homes and livelihoods were affected by the massive snowfall. International Emmy Almanac 2013/2014