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Trial opens for Philippine journalist critical of Duterte
World

Trial opens for Philippine journalist critical of Duterte

High-profile Philippine journalist Maria Ressa’s libel trial opened Tuesday in a case that she and press freedom advocates see as…
Daily Mail pays Melania Trump $2.9 million for false claim
World

Daily Mail pays Melania Trump $2.9 million for false claim

The Daily Mail has apologized to Melania Trump and agreed to pay damages to settle a lawsuit filed by the…
Prosecutors summon TV host Youssef al-Husseiny for insulting justice minister
Egypt

Prosecutors summon TV host Youssef al-Husseiny for insulting justice minister

Public prosecutors on Wednesday summoned TV host Youssef al-Husseiny for interrogation over insulting Justice Minister Ahmed al-Zend on OnTV channel.
Journalists’ Syndicate announces solidarity with Zamalek Club chief TV ban
Egypt

Journalists’ Syndicate announces solidarity with Zamalek Club chief TV ban

The Journalists' Syndicate has announced its solidarity with the Visual and Audible Media Industry Chamber's decision to ban Zamalek Club…
TV presenter heard in libel complaint by ex-army general Anan
Egypt

TV presenter heard in libel complaint by ex-army general Anan

Prosecutors heard on Sunday the testimony of popular media host Mahmoud Saad who is facing a slander complaint by Egypt’s…
Standing trial for libel, media host Ahmed Moussa apologizes to lawyer
Egypt

Standing trial for libel, media host Ahmed Moussa apologizes to lawyer

Controversial media host Ahmed Moussa has apologized to a lawyer whose lawsuit against him resulted in a six-month prison term…
Court accuses Douma of ‘defamation and libel’
Egypt

Court accuses Douma of ‘defamation and libel’

Cairo Criminal Court, headed by Judge Mohamed Nagy Shehata, decided to file a claim against activist Ahmed Douma accusing him…
Shafiq insult lands Wasat Party leader in prison
Egypt

Shafiq insult lands Wasat Party leader in prison

The Matareya Misdemeanor Court sentenced on Tuesday Essam Sultan, deputy chairman of the moderate Islamist Wasat Party, to one month…
Erian files claim against TV presenter who accused him of libel
Egypt

Erian files claim against TV presenter who accused him of libel

The Cairo public prosecution started investigating Tuesday a claim filed by Freedom and Justice Party vice head Essam al-Erian against…
Okasha found guilty of defaming Morsy, gets four months in prison
Egypt

Okasha found guilty of defaming Morsy, gets four months in prison

Tawfiq Okasha was sentenced to four months in prison on Monday for defaming President Mohamed Morsy. The Esna Court in…
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