Washington Post chief announces job cuts – and refuses to answer questions

Publisher Fred Ryan described as embarrassing' after walking out of meeting following revelation that up to 250 jobs could be lost

Turmoil at the Washington Post has intensified after a contentious town hall meeting on Wednesday in which the newspaper's publisher, Fred Ryan, astounded staffers by announcing substantial job cuts to come, then quit the meeting, refusing to answer questions.

This is embarrassing, this is embarrassing," one staffer was heard saying as Ryan made his hasty exit, according to video footage posted on social media.