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Iran described the interception of a passenger plane by US fighter jets in Syria last month as 'unlawful' and 'adventuristic', calling on the UN to hold the US accountable
Cori Bush earned a reputation as a fierce activist on the streets against police brutality in Missouri, and she made headlines for supporting the Palestinian cause.
Moroccan journalist named among 'most urgent' press freedom cases
A jailed Moroccan journalist was included in a list of most urgent global cases of threats against the press.
Al Jazeera's Malaysian office raided over documentary
Police seized computers as part of the investigation into an Al Jazeera documentary about migrants in Malaysia.
Trial of Algerian journalist Khaled Drareni commences
The trial of Trial of Algerian journalist and press freedom advocate Khaled Drareni begins in Algiers today.
Algeria journalist 'press freedom' trial opens
The trial opened of Algerian journalist Khaled Drareni, who has become a figurehead of press freedom in the North African country, with the prosecution calling for a four-year prison term.
UN 'dismayed' at Libya journalist's 15-year prison term
UNSMIL voiced dismay at the sentencing of Ismail Abuzreiba to 15 years imprisonment following a trial by a military tribunal in the country's ...
East Libyan military court sentences journalist to 15 years
Ismail Bouzreeba al-Zway, a journalist critical of Haftar, has been jailed on vague terorrism-related charges, sparking outcry from human rights ...
The painstaking hunt for Assad's henchmen in Europe
Former regime officials accused of war crimes are living across Europe, but Syrian activists and the German judiciary are working tirelessly to ...
Algerian journalist detained in latest crackdown on free speech
The ex-correspondent of France24 was detained in the capital Algiers.
Hamas bans two Saudi-owned networks from Gaza
Hamas has blocked two Saudi-owned news networks from operating in the Gaza Strip.
Covid-19 has become Egypt's unofficial executioner
Comment: Sisi's regime knew full well that Scorpion prison's derelict, unsanitary hospital was full of Covid-19 cases, but they sent journalist ...
Turkey orders German newspaper reporter jailed for 'PKK propaganda'
A Turkish court sentenced well-known Turkish-German journalist Deniz Yucel to almost three years in jail.
Algeria cuts journalist jail term to 15 months
Djamel Toubal, who had been sentenced to a two-year prison term for Facebook posts deemed to support anti-government protests, has had his ...
Renowned jailed Egypt journalist dies after contracting Covid-19
Prominent Egyptian journalist Mohamed Monir, who had been imprisoned on false news charges, has died of Covid-19.
Sudan repeals death penalty for apostasy, allows alcohol
A ban on Female Genital Mutilation [FGM], repealing the death penalty for apostasy and allowing the drinking of alcohol are among a set of wide-ranging laws reformed by Sudan.
Senators press Trump over detention of Saudi ex-spy's children
Two adult children and a brother of former top Saudi intelligence official Saad Aljabri were detained in Riyadh in March.
Made in Europe: Saudi soldiers and weapons deals
Comment: The weapons deals and military training France and the UK provide to Saudi Arabia are killing civilians abroad, and harming workers at ...
Egypt's medics battle Covid-19 and state persecution
Egypt is arresting healthcare workers who criticise the government's mishandling of the public health crisis.
The final demise of free expression in Egypt's media
Egypt has censored all independent reporting on sensitive political topics, with journalists and social media users only allowed to communicate ...
Long-Bailey slipped up, but exporting Israeli violence is unacceptable
Comment: Sacking Long-Bailey for making a factual mistake about an otherwise verified practice is a low-down attempt to punish Labour's left, ...
South Lebanon judge resigns following ruling against US ambassador
Judge Mohamad Mazeh tendered his resignation after he was questioned for slapping a year-long gag order on airing or publishing comments made by ...
Lebanon summons US ambassador over Hezbollah remarks
Lebanon's foreign ministry has summoned its US ambassador over Hezbollah remarks.
Lebanese judge bans media from interviewing US ambassador
Judge Mohamad Mazeh in the southern city of Tyre said he acted after receiving a complaint from a citizen.
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