Mediagazer: Overseas news coverage requires reporters who speak local languages and understand local customs so that information is filtered in a culturally appropriate way (Krista Kapralos/Nieman Reports)

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Krista Kapralos / Nieman Reports:

Overseas news coverage requires reporters who speak local languages and understand local customs so that information is filtered in a culturally appropriate way — At Global Press Journal, speaking the local languages and understanding local customs is key to telling culturally appropriate stories

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