Al-Jazeera English allowed to broadcast in India

[December 07, 2010]  NEW DELHI (AP) -- The 24-hour global news and current affairs channel Al-Jazeera English has been given a downlinking license to broadcast in India.

Al-Jazeera English's Managing Director Al Anstey says this means cable and satellite companies in India will be able to add the Qatar-based channel to their lineup.

Anstey said in a statement that the channel, which applied for a license four years ago, already has a bureau in New Delhi.

[Associated Press]

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