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Broadcaster shutdown a warning to critics of Philippines government

The Philippines has long ranked as one of the world's most dangerous places to work as a journalist

06 May 2020 1:09 PM

In May last year, Minecraft said 176 million copies of the game have been sold since its launch a decade ago.

Tech on the side of press freedom: Censored articles concealed in Minecraft game

Work by banned, exiled or killed journalists in five countries—Egypt, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Russia and Vietnam—are on an open server

15 Mar 2020 3:56 PM

The "historically low" number mostly died covering conflicts in Yemen, Syria and Afghanistan, the Paris-based watchdog said, which warned that "journalism remains a dangerous profession". (Representational Image)

49 journalists murdered across world in 2019, lowest in 16 years

57 journalists are being held hostage across the globe, mostly in Syria, Yemen, Iraq and Ukraine.

17 Dec 2019 11:11 AM

Deloire criticised Khan over the curbing of press freedom in Pakistan and urged him to take urgent steps to address its alarming decline'. (Photo: AP)

RSF slams Imran Khan over press freedom

Recently, Khan was on a visit to the US and had claimed that media in his country has more freedom than in Britain.

01 Aug 2019 4:44 PM

The letter said posting Khashoggi’s pictures online 'conveyed a very disrespectful message' towards the visiting crown prince. (Photo: File)

Pak orders probe into journalists who posted pictures of Khashoggi online: Report

Khashoggi had been a fierce critic of the prince, and his killing ignited a diplomatic crisis.

02 Apr 2019 9:19 AM

Chaturvedi beat shortlisted journalists from Italy, Turkey and Morocco for her work in exposing the 'IT cell' within the ruling BJP for keeping an army of angry trolls. (Photo: Facebook)

Indian journalist wins Press Freedom Award for Courage in UK

Swati Chaturvedi won the award for her book: 'I am a Troll: Inside the Secret World of the BJP's Digital Army'.

09 Nov 2018 7:22 PM

Riyadh had to be held to account for the death of Khashoggi and the imprisonment of other journalists, Christophe Deloire, Secretary General of the Paris-based media rights watchdog tweeted. (Photo: File)

Khashoggi death: Don't give Saudi Arabia 'licence to kill', says RSF

Khashoggi disappearance has been shrouded in mystery and tipped Saudi Arabia into one of its worst international crises.

20 Oct 2018 3:01 PM

The court also confirmed death sentences initially passed in July against 75 defendants, including leaders of Morsi's outlawed Muslim Brotherhood such as Mohamed el-Baltagui, Issam al-Aryan and Safwat Hijazi. (Representational Image)

Egypt sentences 75 to death over clashes, journalist gets 5 years

In a statement, Amnesty condemned Saturday's death sentences and heavy prison terms after what it called a 'disgraceful mass trial'.

09 Sep 2018 2:19 PM

Inside, among the paper's blanket coverage of its own tragedy, were profiles of the five staffers gunned down in the latest spasm of America's epidemic of gun violence. (Photo: AP)

'We are speechless': Otherwise blank edit page of tragedy affected US paper

The front page headline of The Capital, covering own tragedy, was bereft of even an adjective with pictures above of the 5 people killed.

29 Jun 2018 6:29 PM

It took officers -- trained to respond to the mass shootings that have become a regular occurrence in the country -- just 60 seconds to arrive on site. (Photo: AP)

'We're putting out a paper tomorrow': US reporter after shooting at office

Phil Davis, a reporter who was hiding under his desk at time of shooting said, 'it was like a war zone inside'.

29 Jun 2018 12:54 PM

Maryland Police Lt. Ryan Frashure speaks to the media at the scene after multiple people were shot at a newspaper office building in Annapolis, Md., Thursday, June 28, 2018.(Photo: AP)

Upset with newspaper, US gunman kills 5 in newsroom shooting

The shooter identified as Jarrod Ramos, 38, has been arrested and the police are questioning him.

29 Jun 2018 10:46 AM

Law enforcement in Baltimore and New York City deployed extra officers to the office of the New York Times and other major media outlets as a precaution, authorities said. (Photo: AFP)

At least 5 dead as gunman go on shooting spree in US newspaper office

The attack is one of the deadliest attacks recorded on a US media outlet, authorities said.

29 Jun 2018 8:04 AM

The Secretary-General extended his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. (Photo: File)

UN chief outraged by deadly terrorist attacks in Afghanistan

UN chief said the attacks on journalists ahead of World Press Freedom Day is a 'direct assault on the freedom of expression'.

01 May 2018 12:19 PM

Any person found guilty of creating or disseminating what authorities deem to be fake news can be punished with a maximum 10 yrs in jail or a fine of up to 500,000 ringgit. (Representational Image)

Malaysia proposes 10 years in jail, fine for ‘fake news’ as elections loom

Malaysia is ranked 144th out of 180 countries in Reporters Without Borders' World Press Freedom Index.

26 Mar 2018 2:57 PM

The murder of Gauri Lankesh has sparked outrage throughout the country.

US condemns Journalist Gauri Lankesh's killing, calls it 'tragic murder'

Reporters Without Borders called on the authorities to do everything possible to quickly find and punish her killers.

08 Sep 2017 3:24 PM

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