Al-Jazeera English has won a George Polk Awards in Journalism, one of the most prestigious journalism awards in the U.S. The TV network, which won the honor for television documentary, is now shown in 250 million homes and has penetrated top U.S. markets such as Chicago and New York. "This recognition ... is a testament to Al-Jazeera's commitment to put honest, eye-witness reporting at the heart of the global news agenda," said Al Anstey, the network's managing director.
