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Charlie Hebdo cartoon sparks fury in Italy
The French satirical magazine has likened the scores of victims of the country's recent earthquake to dishes of pasta.The French satirical magazine has likened the scores of victims of the country's recent earthquake to dishes of pasta.
Donald Trump's wife sues Daily Mail Online over 'escort' reports
Melania Trump, the wife of US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, sued the US-based publisher of the Daily Mail Online and a blogger over stories about her past she believes were “tremendousMelania Trump, the wife of US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, sued the US-based publisher of the Daily Mail Online and a blogger over stories about her past she believes were “tremendous
Turkey media crackdown sees 131 outlets shut down
16 TV stations, 45 Newspapers, 15 magazines, 29 publishers shut in post-coup purge, sparking concern for press freedom.16 TV stations, 45 Newspapers, 15 magazines, 29 publishers shut in post-coup purge, sparking concern for press freedom.
Turkey closes 130 media outlets, sacks scores of generals as post-coup purge deepens
Turkey shuts down a hundred media outlets and sack almost half its generals as the crackdown intensifies in the wake of the July 15 failed coup.Turkey shuts down a hundred media outlets and sack almost half its generals as the crackdown intensifies in the wake of the July 15 failed coup.
Prominent journalist freed in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani journalist Khadija Ismayilova - an investigative reporter for Radio Free Europe - has been released on probation.Azerbaijani journalist Khadija Ismayilova - an investigative reporter for Radio Free Europe - has been released on probation.
Gunman held after attack on Turkey journalist
Police have arrested a gunman who fired at least two shots at a prominent Turkish journalist who was briefing reporters about his trial. Can DundarPolice have arrested a gunman who fired at least two shots at a prominent Turkish journalist who was briefing reporters about his trial. Can Dundar
Turkish journalists sentenced for revealing state secrets
Prominent Turkish opposition journalists Can Dundar and Erdem Gul have been sentenced to five years and ten months and five years respectively forProminent Turkish opposition journalists Can Dundar and Erdem Gul have been sentenced to five years and ten months and five years respectively for
Malaysian and Kenyan artists win prestigious cartooning prize
Kenyan and Malaysian cartoonists Gado and Zunar have been awarded the 2016 Cartooning for Peace Prize. The accolade, which rewards cartoonists forKenyan and Malaysian cartoonists Gado and Zunar have been awarded the 2016 Cartooning for Peace Prize. The accolade, which rewards cartoonists for
What happens when a journalist disappears?
Every day journalists are being persecuted for doing their jobs. They are spied on, detained, jailed and even murdered. This video is part of aEvery day journalists are being persecuted for doing their jobs. They are spied on, detained, jailed and even murdered. This video is part of a
Journalists accept Turkey MP's roses days after paper takeover
Turkish authorities have earned a reputation for handing out prison terms to journalists in recent months. But Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu soughtTurkish authorities have earned a reputation for handing out prison terms to journalists in recent months. But Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu sought
EU leaders 'turning a blind eye' to Turkey's press crackdown
Brussels’ failure to tackle Turkey over press freedom shows EU leaders have dropped the idea of Ankara becoming a member of the bloc, it's been claimedBrussels’ failure to tackle Turkey over press freedom shows EU leaders have dropped the idea of Ankara becoming a member of the bloc, it's been claimed
Defiant German 'Zaman' journalists publish their own version of paper
Days after the Turkish authorities seized control of the country’s largest newspaper Zaman, its reporters in Germany have published their ownDays after the Turkish authorities seized control of the country’s largest newspaper Zaman, its reporters in Germany have published their own
EU warns Turkey over press freedom
Turkey's takeover of leading opposition newspaper Zaman has been widely criticized by EU leaders worried about a media crackdown.Turkey's takeover of leading opposition newspaper Zaman has been widely criticized by EU leaders worried about a media crackdown.
'A dark day for Turkish democracy': violent clashes follow Zaman takeover
Press freedom is thrown into question as Turkish authorities fire tear gas and rubber bullets at hundreds protesting the state takeover of Zaman newspaper.Press freedom is thrown into question as Turkish authorities fire tear gas and rubber bullets at hundreds protesting the state takeover of Zaman newspaper.
Turkish police fire tear gas amid protests over newspaper raid
Turkish police fired tear gas and plastic pellets to disperse thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the country’s biggest newspaper, “Zaman”Turkish police fired tear gas and plastic pellets to disperse thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the country’s biggest newspaper, “Zaman”
Turkey: heightened concerns over press freedom as Zaman reopens
Turkey's top-selling opposition newspaper reopens following a state takeover that has once more thrown into question press freedom.Turkey's top-selling opposition newspaper reopens following a state takeover that has once more thrown into question press freedom.
Turkish police turn water cannon and tear gas on protesters in Istanbul
Police in Istanbul used water canon and tear gas on a crowd trying to prevent them entering the offices of Turkey’s top-selling newspaper. StatePolice in Istanbul used water canon and tear gas on a crowd trying to prevent them entering the offices of Turkey’s top-selling newspaper. State
Release of Turkish journalists 'a clear defeat' for Erdogan
The release of two Turkish journalists has been described by one of them as a “clear defeat” for the country’s president. Can Dundar fromThe release of two Turkish journalists has been described by one of them as a “clear defeat” for the country’s president. Can Dundar from
Watch: Photographer thrown to the floor at Donald Trump rally
Things are heating up ahead of Super Tuesday on the US campaign trail. Video footage has emerged seemingly showing Chris Morris, a Time magazineThings are heating up ahead of Super Tuesday on the US campaign trail. Video footage has emerged seemingly showing Chris Morris, a Time magazine
Turkey: Erdogan says he won't 'accept' or 'respect' court decision to free journalists
The controversial case of two Turkish journalists, who were freed from detention on Friday, has again provoked the wrath of president Recep TayyipThe controversial case of two Turkish journalists, who were freed from detention on Friday, has again provoked the wrath of president Recep Tayyip
Turkey frees journalists after court rules detention violated their rights
Turkey has freed two prominent journalists after the country’s top court ruled their detention violated their rights. The arrest of Can DundarTurkey has freed two prominent journalists after the country’s top court ruled their detention violated their rights. The arrest of Can Dundar
Determined youth of Poland use social media to battle right-wing shift
Since the end of last year, Poland has been ruled by a populist right-wing government trying to get a hold of public media and the Constitutional Court. But student Artur Sierawski has something to saSince the end of last year, Poland has been ruled by a populist right-wing government trying to get a hold of public media and the Constitutional Court. But student Artur Sierawski has something to sa
Poland is in a 'constitutional crisis'
We have interviewed one of the leading Polish experts in constitutional law, Marek Chmaj. It took place in his Warsaw-based law office, where he justWe have interviewed one of the leading Polish experts in constitutional law, Marek Chmaj. It took place in his Warsaw-based law office, where he just
Polish public media "a ministry of propaganda"
Maciej Czajkowski was one of the very first senior Polish journalists to be sacked after the recent right-wing shift in Poland. Is the freedom ofMaciej Czajkowski was one of the very first senior Polish journalists to be sacked after the recent right-wing shift in Poland. Is the freedom of
Jaroslaw Kulczycki: 'Freedom of speech in Polish public media is at danger'
Senior Polish journalists have raised the alarm over alleged ongoing violations of independence and freedom of the public media in Poland. EuronewsSenior Polish journalists have raised the alarm over alleged ongoing violations of independence and freedom of the public media in Poland. Euronews
European rights court rules bosses can read staff emails
Employees should be careful of what they write in private messages after the European Court of Human Rights ruled companies are entitled to readEmployees should be careful of what they write in private messages after the European Court of Human Rights ruled companies are entitled to read
EU probes Polish media law
The EU is to investigate Poland’s new media laws, which have been branded as a clampdown on the freedom of the press. The country’s new conservativeThe EU is to investigate Poland’s new media laws, which have been branded as a clampdown on the freedom of the press. The country’s new conservative
35% increase in journalists taken hostage around the world
How many journalists are in prison around the world? Which country imprisons the most journalists? How many journalists are currently being heldHow many journalists are in prison around the world? Which country imprisons the most journalists? How many journalists are currently being held
Egypt releases human rights activist
Egypt’s military have released a leading investigative journalist and human rights advocate who had been detained under accusations of spreadingEgypt’s military have released a leading investigative journalist and human rights advocate who had been detained under accusations of spreading
Istanbul: hundreds protest police raid on opposition media
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Istanbul in front of an opposition media company that was raided by police earlier on Wednesday.Hundreds of protesters gathered in Istanbul in front of an opposition media company that was raided by police earlier on Wednesday.