Brendan James

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Brendan James is a staff writer for International Business Times. He previously worked as a reporter for Talking Points Memo and Yahoo! News. His writing has also appeared in Newsweek, VICE and Salon.

Iranian President Rouhani Calls US Media 'Entertainment,' Likens GOP Hawks To Saddam Hussein

"The people of Iran view it as a form of entertainment, if you will. They find it laughable," Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said.

The GOP Race Is Not Just A Beauty Contest: Trump, Bush Will Need Delegates

Bush is connecting with potential kingmakers, and if the other candidates are in it to win, they will have to catch up.

Jeb Bush's Support Plummets As Ben Carson Ties Donald Trump In Poll

Ben Carson is almost matched with Donald Trump, taking 20 percent of GOP primary voters' support, compared with Trump's 21 percent.

Iraq Announces It Will Share Intel With Iran, Russia And Syria In Fight Against Islamic State Group

Iraq has agreed to begin sharing "security and intelligence" information about the Islamic State group with Iran, Russia and Syria.

Virtual Reality TV: Will People Actually Watch CNN Presidential Debates On Their Face?

CNN has announced it will allow viewers to experience a presidential debate in virtual reality, but does anyone actually want to?

WATCH: Fox News Hosts And Guests Pile On 'Childish' Donald Trump For Boycotting Their Network

After the GOP front-runner's so-called boycott of the network, commentators wondered aloud if Trump's skin is too thin.

Huffington Post Defends Donald Trump ‘Entertainment’ Coverage Policy Despite Founder’s Apparent Front Page Clickbait

Despite its highly publicized editorial policy to treat Donald Trump exclusively as "entertainment," the Huffington Post led its front page Tuesday with a big Trump splash.

Egypt Pardons Al Jazeera Journalists Convicted Of 'False News'

The two were chosen among 100 other pardons, a day before President el-Sisi heads off to the U.N. General Assembly in New York.

Brian Williams Back On Air At MSNBC: Quieter, Calmer, With A New Role

The former "NBC Nightly News" anchor, back from a suspension, was a minor presence Tuesday during coverage of the pope's arrival in America.

CNN Suffers 97 Percent Drop-Off In Viewers After Blockbuster GOP Debate

The channel couldn't hold on to its viewers after the big event, as Fox News rose back up to first place in cable news in the days after.

German Giant Axel Springer Closing In On Buying Business Insider For Around $560 Million: Report

Business Insider is reportedly close to being sold in what could be a bigger deal than AOL's purchase of HuffPost in 2011.

Hillary Clinton Aide Huma Abedin Joins Twitter To Blast Ben Carson's Anti-Muslim Comments

The longtime Clinton aide faced a pile on from fans of the GOP candidate's message that a Muslim should not occupy the White House.

Brian Williams Displaces Staff With Expensive New Set In Return To 30 Rock

The disgraced anchor is already taking up space at 30 Rock as he prepares for his television comeback.

CNN Poaches Clarissa Ward, Peabody-Winning International Correspondent

Ward is a seasoned foreign correspondent, covering Beijing and Moscow for ABC News, as well as Beirut for Fox News.

CNN Republican Debate Draws Monster Ratings; Matches Fox News With Almost 23 Million TV Viewers, 4.5 Million Streams

The second Republican debate, on CNN, almost matched the blockbuster ratings of last month's GOP clash on Fox News Channel.

CNN’s Republican Debate 2015: Donald Trump vs. Carly Fiorina

The high-octane debate was a more aggressive performance than its predecessor on Fox News -- and this time Carly was part of the main event.

CNN Debate: Is The Donald Trump Media Bubble About To Burst?

The GOP front-runner has brushed off every controversy, attack or backlash so far, but will Wednesday night's GOP debate hurt or help?

Women Are Still Sidelined In TV, And Only Other Women Can Help Them: Study

The best shot women have at getting on a show as writers or crew members is if women are already involved at high levels of production, data show.

Stephen Colbert, Still Political, Slips On Black Lives Matter Wristband On 'The Late Show'

In moving to CBS, the former Comedy Central host has not dialed back his politics, and he may have just kicked a hornets' nest.

9/11 Conspiracy Theories: Inside The Lonely Lives Of Truthers, Still Looking For Their Big Break

Fourteen years after 9/11, Truthers, as they’ve been pejoratively labeled since 2001, have not gone away. And odds are, you probably know one.

Carly Fiorina Responds To Trump Calling Her Ugly In Rolling Stone Cover Story: 'Look At That Face!'

“Look at that face!” Donald Trump told Rolling Stone magazine. “Would anyone vote for that? Can you imagine that, the face of our next president?!”

21st Century Fox Acquires National Geographic Magazine In $725 Million Deal

The 127-year-old publication's endowment will grow to almost $1 billion as it becomes a for-profit venture.

Most People Think Native Ads Are Real Articles - And They Later Feel Duped: Study

A study by Contently paints a troubling picture for news outlets investing their hopes -- and money -- in sponsored content.

Media General Buys Meredith Corp For $2.4 Billion In Cash-And-Stock Deal

The broadcasting giant will become the third-largest local television station owner in the United States.

Egypt Releases Ruling On Why It Jailed Al Jazeera Journalists

The Egyptian court, presenting bizarre evidence, accuses three journalists of being part of the Muslim Brotherhood.

IMF Head Says Ukraine Is Getting Back On Track

According to the Ukrainian president, the country's conflict with separatists in the east costs Kiev $8 million a day.

European Refugee Crisis 2015: 50% Of Asylum-Seekers Landing In Europe Are Syrian, UN Report Finds

About 2,800 refugees were reported dead or missing in 2015.

Election 2016: Harvard's Lawrence Lessig Scores $1 Million For Democratic Presidential Run, Fundraising Still Dwarfed By Sanders And Clinton

In terms of fundraising, Lawrence Lessig is still a ways behind U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, and well behind former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Ahead Of Visit, Pope Leaves Out US In Call To Take In Syrian Refugees

In announcing the move Sunday, Pope Francis encouraged Catholic organizations across Europe to make similar commitments to those at risk due to hunger or war.