Al Jazeera America to shut news channel

Al Jazeera will expand its worldwide digital news operations so they will be available in the United States, Anstey said, adding that details will be available in the next few months. It seems that the decision comes as a outcome of the business model of the channel and the economic situation of the nation.

” Since its launch in 2013, the work done by the team at Al Jazeera America has been recognised with almost every major award an American news organization can receive”. Its objective was to be the best alternative for investigative journalism and news analysis from a team integrated by recognized journalists such as Ali Velshi, Joie Chen and Mike Viqueira and other workers from NBC, CNN and Fox News.

“Al Jazeera Media Network had to cut, and instead of making it across the board or anywhere else, they chose to chop Al Jazeera America”, the source said.

Al Jazeera America will shut down on April 30 after a little more than two years on the air.

In an email to staff on Wednesday, Anstey said that the decision to pull the plug on Al Jazeera America was “driven by the fact that our business model is simply not sustainable in an increasingly digital world, and because of the current global financial challenges”.

Anstey said: “I have witnessed and worked alongside some of the most talented people any organisation could wish for”. The channel now reaches 60.8 million cable homes. Prior to Al Jazeera America’s launch, U.S. viewers could watch the network’s English-language newscasts online. The company sued to force the networks to carry their shows, and ratings increased but not enough to meet company expectations.

Are you surprised that Al Jazeera America is closing? Headquartered in NY, it’s goal was to pursue a non-biased, factual brand of journalism which many had viewed as “the most ambitious news project in the US for many years”.

The announcement was made during a staff meeting held this afternoon by Al Jazeera America management. Al Jazeera America is committed to conducting this process in a way that is consistent with its respect for colleagues.

AJAM also faced lawsuits alleging an unhospitable work environment and has been embroiled in a battle over a report linking National Football League star Peyton Manning to a banned growth hormone.