Censors wanted to sue Irish Times for libel
An Irish government body responsible for censoring newspapers had considered suing the Irish Times for libel in 1956 over a…
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Journalists petition court to regain access to Gaza
The Foreign Press Association has petitioned Israel’s supreme court to let journalists back into Gaza. Israel’s border region with Gaza…
ByDamian Green inquiry reveals one law for MPs and another for journalists
A report by assistant police commissioner Bob Quick into the arrest MP Damian Green is expected to criticise police for…
ByNewsquest York ballots to strike
Journalists at Newsquest York are balloting for industrial action following a group-wide pay freeze and job cuts. Newsquest York journalists…
ByIraq journalist jailed for writing about homosexuality
A journalist working in the Kurdish-ruled northern region of Iraq has been sentenced to six months in jail for writing…
ByFive arrested over kidnap of British reporter in Somalia
Five men have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of two European journalists in Somalia, Reuters has reported. The…
ByBig Brother database delay spells good news for journalists
A bill which could have given the Government power to snoop on every phonecall, email and text message made in…
ByBBC promises ‘warts and all’ Olympics coverage
The BBC has pledged to televise any political protests that might take place during the Beijing Olympics this summer, despite…
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