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Homes of journalists at India news site critical of government raided, fueling press freedom fears
World

Homes of journalists at India news site critical of government raided, fueling press freedom fears

CNN  —  Police in New Delhi have raided the homes of prominent journalists linked to a left-leaning news organization known…
In Kashmir, India batters press freedom — and journalists
World

In Kashmir, India batters press freedom — and journalists

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — For five years, Sajad Gul wrote about conflict wracking his homeland, a disputed Himalayan territory where…
Hong Kong leader says she cannot accept claims press freedom faces ‘extinction’
World

Hong Kong leader says she cannot accept claims press freedom faces ‘extinction’

HONG KONG, Jan 4 (Reuters) – Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday she could not accept suggestions that…
Myanmar court sentences US journalist to 11 years in jail
World

Myanmar court sentences US journalist to 11 years in jail

BANGKOK (AP) — A court in military-ruled Myanmar on Friday sentenced detained U.S. journalist Danny Fenster to 11 years in…
UAE’s new human rights institute: Real change or ‘image washing’?
Middle East

UAE’s new human rights institute: Real change or ‘image washing’?

The United Arab Emirates announced earlier this week that it would set up an independent national human rights organization. The…
Belarus raids homes and offices of journalists, rights activists
World

Belarus raids homes and offices of journalists, rights activists

KYIV, July 16 (Reuters) – Belarusian police searched offices and homes of independent journalists and human rights activists for the…
Palestinians shaken but steadfast as PA suppresses dissent
Middle East

Palestinians shaken but steadfast as PA suppresses dissent

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Nearly two weeks after he was severely beaten by Palestinian security forces, Akil Awawdeh is…
Egyptian Parliament approves 16th consecutive state of emergency extension
Egypt

Egyptian Parliament approves 16th consecutive state of emergency extension

The Egyptian House of Representatives on Monday approved the extension of the state of emergency across Egypt for three more…
Haitian President Jovenel Moise assassinated in his home
World

Haitian President Jovenel Moise assassinated in his home

The president of Haiti, Jovenel Moise, 53, was shot and killed in his private residence, the interim Prime Minister Claude…
Imprisoned Algerian journalist appeals in high-profile case
Middle East

Imprisoned Algerian journalist appeals in high-profile case

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — An Algerian prosecutor on Tuesday sought a four-year sentence in the high-profile appeals trial of Algerian…
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