Sorry performance.(Singapore's reaction to criticism by the 'International Herald Tribune')(Column)

From: National Review | Date: April 3, 1995| Author: | Copyright information

Singaporean officials took offense at one article describing the city-state as dynastic and another criticizing intolerant authorities in the region. The newspaper backed down and issued apologies, but former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew filed lawsuits.

IF AWARDS were given to newspapers for cowardice under fire, a major contender for 1994 would be the International Herald Tribune. Twice in recent months, the Herald Tribune, which is jointly owned by the New York Times and the Washington Post, has capitulated to complaints from the leaders of this city-state. The reasons for official ...

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