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Russian police detain more than 500 at protest over journalist

Russian police detain more than 500 at protest over journalist

The crude way supporters said Golunov was set up and detained triggered an unusual show of media unity.
US pushes for Saudi progress on Khashoggi probe before anniversary of killing

US pushes for Saudi progress on Khashoggi probe before anniversary of killing

The Trump administration is pressing Saudi Arabia to show ‘tangible progress’.
Russia, in rare U-turn after public anger, drops case against journalist

Russia, in rare U-turn after public anger, drops case against journalist

Russian police abruptly dropped drugs charges against investigative journalist Ivan Golunov.
Russian media, celebrities protest against investigative journalist's drug bust

Russian media, celebrities protest against investigative journalist's drug bust

Ivan Golunov, known for exposing corruption among Moscow city officials, says he was framed.

Chinese financial news site closed for 'rectification'

Chinese financial news site closed for 'rectification'

Its website and app had been taken down following a request from the authorities.
Myanmar can start new chapter after freeing Reuters journalists: UK's Hunt

Myanmar can start new chapter after freeing Reuters journalists: UK's Hunt

US energy secretary unsure if Saudi nuclear approvals came after Khashoggi killing

US energy secretary unsure if Saudi nuclear approvals came after Khashoggi killing

He told a Senate hearing that he would get back on the specific timing of the approvals.

Philippine journalists taking the rap in Duterte's latest war

Philippine journalists taking the rap in Duterte's latest war

Duterte attacks Rappler as 'fake news' and 'foreign-owned' in public speeches.

Yoursay: An attack on journalists is an attack on press freedom

Yoursay: An attack on journalists is an attack on press freedom

YOURSAY | 'Without proper punishment, expect Umno to continue behaving in a similar manner.'
Gobind: Not about curtailing free speech, but encouraging responsible use

Gobind: Not about curtailing free speech, but encouraging responsible use

Freedom, he says, should not be to the extent that it violates the law and causes unrest.

RTM free to report without restrictions, Gobind responds to alleged guideline

RTM free to report without restrictions, Gobind responds to alleged guideline

The minister says he has maintained this stand from day one.

Let RTM decide what its viewers want

Let RTM decide what its viewers want

COMMENT | Gov’t should stay away from instructing media outlets on how they should be run.
Sudan freezes credentials of two journalists covering protests

Sudan freezes credentials of two journalists covering protests

The country's information ministry says the freeze will last until both journalists' status are reviewed.

New York's Times Square ball drop pays tribute to press freedom

New York's Times Square ball drop pays tribute to press freedom

Thousands brave rain, tight security checks to welcome 2019.

Bangladesh briefly shuts dozens of online news sites, citing security concerns

Bangladesh briefly shuts dozens of online news sites, citing security concerns

This as an election looms and the gov't already facing criticism for harsh laws journalist say curbs press freedom.

Sabah gov't will not suppress press freedom - Shafie

Sabah gov't will not suppress press freedom - Shafie

However, the chief minister says the best form of media control is self-regulation.

Brazil's Bolsonaro declares war on 'fake news' media

Brazil's Bolsonaro declares war on 'fake news' media

President-elect threatens to slash advertisement buys with adversarial media groups.

Returning the press to journalists

Returning the press to journalists

COMMENT | They can be sure that there will no longer be 'wahyu' from Putrajaya.

Ku Li: Media should be free from political interference

Ku Li: Media should be free from political interference

Umno veteran voices support for independent press council as platform to defend press freedom.

Malta says million-euro bounty for journalist's killer still on offer

Malta says million-euro bounty for journalist's killer still on offer

Daphne Caruana Galizia, who wrote an anti-corruption blog, was killed last year by a car bomb.

Trump gives Saudi Arabia benefit of doubt in journalist's 'murder'

Trump gives Saudi Arabia benefit of doubt in journalist's 'murder'

'Here we go again with, you know, you’re guilty until proven innocent. I don’t like that.'

We get the media we deserve

We get the media we deserve

COMMENT | Readers and journalists need to work together to uncover the whole truth.

Ministry warns Chinese daily over pro-LGBTQ article?

Ministry warns Chinese daily over pro-LGBTQ article?

Activist fumes, Oriental Daily top editor keeps mum, and ministry officials pass calls for comment back and forth.

Myanmar arrests three journalists over article on Suu Kyi protégé

Myanmar arrests three journalists over article on Suu Kyi protégé

They face accusations of causing 'fear or alarm' following a complaint from the Yangon regional gov't.