Al Jazeera to shutter English-language livestream when news channel launches

By Sara Morrison LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - The August 20 premiere of Al Jazeera America will give an estimated 50 million American homes access to a brand-new news channel - and cut off many more from Al Jazeera English's Internet livestream. An Al Jazeera America spokesperson confirmed on Friday that the outlet will discontinue its livestream of Al Jazeera English to American online audiences, reportedly due to cable provider-imposed restrictions. ...



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