11.   The planned legislation could allow major players such as Disney and AOL Time Warner to buy into ITV, an independent broadcaster.

12.   The radio station, the main independent broadcaster in Belgrade, was shut down because it had exceeded its authorized signal power, the statement said.

13.   Three prominent independent broadcasters on Tuesday said the political pressure is already on.

14.   In Hong Kong, Rifkind said the government would not interfere with an independent broadcaster and thought the issue would not affect relations with China.

15.   There were concerns that it could breach Independent Television Commission guidelines which cover all independent broadcasters.