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French Islamic groups urge Muslims to observe moments of silence
The groups called on ‘Muslim citizens of France to observe a minute of silence today at midday, along with the rest of the nation’ World News -
Egypt briefly detains three over alleged sabotage talk
The detainees were speaking in English about burning homes and businesses on the anniversary of the January 2011 uprising Middle East -
How ‘treacherous’ is criticizing Egypt’s president?
Egyptian actor Khaled Abul Naga might be facing high treason charges for criticizing the policies of President Sisi Analysis -
Egypt releases student arrested over Orwell’s 1984
Taha was arrested in front of his university on Sunday after security found writings about a ‘Muslim caliphate’ among his notes Middle East -
Egypt TV anchor furious after his program was ‘cut’ live
On his Facebook page, Wael al-Ibrashi announced that the show was abruptly cut “because of pressures enforced by ministers” Television & Radio -
In Iceland’s freedom of expression ISIS propaganda crushed
In an unprecedented move, Iceland blocked this week a website that was reportedly linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group Digital -
Liberia bans journalists from Ebola centers
Liberia is ranked 89th out of 180 countries in the 2014 press freedom index produced by Reporters Without Borders Print -
Erdogan not a fan of ‘Internet’: Turkish journalist group
Turkey’s constitutional court overturned new amendments to a controversial law which granted the telecoms authority more internet monitoring powers Digital -
Thousands protest New York police ‘chokehold’ death
A few shops closed for the day, fearing the protest could flare into violence News -
Al Arabiya condemns website block in Iraq
The Channel says the decision by Maliki’s government aims to restricts media freedom Media -
Egypt human rights group says police confiscate its publication
Security officials told lawyers the publication was part of a plan to "overthrow the regime", head of the ANHRI said Print -
Bruce Willis’ daughter strolls topless through New York in protest
Bruce Willis' daughter has taken serious issue with Instagram’s rules against nudity, walking and shopping completely topless in New York Variety -
‘Blasphemous’ tweets get blocked in Pakistan
Twitter bosses announce that the microblogging site will block posts in Pakistan deemed to have 'blasphemous' content Digital -
Rude awakening: Russia bans cursing in movies, books and music
President Vladimir Putin signed a law prohibiting the use of curses in the arts and media. Entertainment -
Curiosity kills culture? Young Arabs and social media misuse
The potential of social media has not been reached yet, and it should it be limited to food lovers Middle East -
Twitter still blocked despite Turkish court ruling
Turkey’s Constitutional Court ruled that the ban violates rights to free expression and demanded that access is restored Digital -
Turkey lifts Twitter ban after court ruling
Access to Twitter is expected to be restored in the coming hours Digital -
Support strong for open internet in developing world
The majority opposed government restrictions on online activity in 22 of 24 surveyed countries Digital -
Iran's moderate mask and the execution of a poet
The execution of at least 80 people by the regime over the past two months has not been highlighted World -
Jailed Syrian dissident journalist released, his brother says
Akram Bunni was jailed from 2007 to 2010 for signing a so-called Damascus Declaration demanding a democratic change in Syria Print -
Internet a crucial Venezuela battleground
the Information war escalated last week as the government blocked images on Twitter after violence in Caracas claimed three lives Digital -
Turkey’s Gul approves law tightening Internet controls
The new move raised concerns in Brussels which fears Turkey is moving further away from EU norms Digital -
Kuwait to delay vote on Gulf security pact
Opponents say the pact would undermine freedom of expression Middle East -
Lebanon man sentenced for insulting president on Twitter
The developer has not yet been arrested and said he plans to appeal the decision Digital -
Turkish editor slams Erdogan over media coercion
Erdogan sought tighter controls over the Internet, actions his critics say highlight his authoritarian instincts Print -
Turkey deports journalist for criticizing Erdogan
Mahir Zeynalovin was also barred from entering Turkey after anti-govt tweets Digital -
Google makes statement about Russian anti-gay law
Google declined to comment on the new Google Doodle, saying it wanted the illustration to speak for itself Digital -
Less than half of wanted Egypt reporters are staff, Al-Jazeera says
Egyptian prosecutors referred 20 journalists allegedly working for Al-Jazeera to trial Television & Radio -
White House urges Egypt to release detained journalists
‘Restrictions on freedom of expression in Egypt are a concern’, U.S. administration says Television & Radio -
Iran journalists urge Rowhani to reopen press association
The association was shut shortly after the swearing in of former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in 2009 Print