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Is India’s free press not so free after a decade of Modi?
World

Is India’s free press not so free after a decade of Modi?

New Delhi CNN  —  These days, journalist Siddique Kappan avoids controversial stories. Last time he chased a major story, a…
Crackdown on an already banned Hamas raises free speech fears in Germany
World

Crackdown on an already banned Hamas raises free speech fears in Germany

CNN  —  As Israel battles Hamas in Gaza, European authorities have been tightening the net on the militants, with high-profile…
Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy paper sells out final edition
World

Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy paper sells out final edition

HONG KONG (AP) — The final edition of Hong Kong’s last remaining pro-democracy paper sold out in hours Thursday, as…
Two Apple Daily executives charged with collusion with foreign country
World

Two Apple Daily executives charged with collusion with foreign country

HONG KONG, June 18 (Reuters) – Hong Kong police charged the chief editor and chief executive of pro-democracy tabloid Apple…
Trump aims to crack down on anti-Semitism on college campuses using civil rights protections
World

Trump aims to crack down on anti-Semitism on college campuses using civil rights protections

(CNN) – President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to include discrimination against Jews as a violation of…
US student detained in Israel over alleged boycott support
Middle East

US student detained in Israel over alleged boycott support

  JERUSALEM (AP) — In a groundbreaking case, Israel has detained an American graduate student at its international airport for…
Egyptian journalist wins prestigious Nelson Mandela – Graça Machel Award
Egypt

Egyptian journalist wins prestigious Nelson Mandela – Graça Machel Award

Journalist and former undersecretary of the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate, Khaled al-Balshy, stood out among 300 nominees and won the Nelson…
US to vote against UN resolution banning Nazi speech
World

US to vote against UN resolution banning Nazi speech

The United States government wants you to know: It really, truly doesn’t like Nazis. At the United Nations this week,…
Cartoonists in Turkey face growing government repression
Culture

Cartoonists in Turkey face growing government repression

Throughout Turkey’s history, humorists have traditionally been staunch opponents of the government. But in the current political climate, pursuing that…
China’s ever-tighter web controls jolt companies, scientists
Technology

China’s ever-tighter web controls jolt companies, scientists

Frank Chen’s e-commerce business has nothing to do with politics but he worries it might be sunk by the Communist…
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