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Hungary’s Far-Right Government to Take Control Over Science Institutes
The Hungarian parliament passed a bill Tuesday enabling the takeover of research institutes by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government, which...
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EU Court Rules Poland’s Judicial Reforms Illegal, Threatens Fines
If the European Commission, the 28-nation E.U.'s executive arm, finds Poland has failed to comply with the ruling, it may...
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Brazil’s Top Court to Debate Lula’s Release After Explosive Leaks
Brazil's Supreme Court will debate the early release of leftist icon Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Tuesday, as social media...
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Russian Reporter Released After Kremlin Faces Unprecedented Pushback
Russian authorities faced unprecedented pushback Monday against the arrest of an investigative reporter on drugs charges.
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Rise of Populism Exacerbates Repression of Independent Journalism [Report]
Press freedom has been on the decline, but the rise of leaders who want to consolidate power and repress independent journalism...
Read moreHungary Drops Courts Plan Opposed by EU, Rights Groups
The European Commission has already taken steps against Poland and Hungary over judicial reforms which it believes undermine the rule...
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Freed Myanmar Journalists a Symbol of Suu Kyi’s Tarnished Image
The case of two Reuters journalists played a key part in shredding Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi's reputation as...
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Assange UK Bail Sentence ‘Disproportionate:’ UN Experts
The 50-week jail sentence given to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange for breaching a British court's bail conditions seven years ago...
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Benin Troops Maintain Tight Clampdown After Post-Election Violence
Soldiers firing automatic rifles on Thursday broke up hundreds of protestors demonstrating against controversial parliamentary polls, inflicting casualties, an eye-witness...
Read moreAssange Jailed for 50 Weeks for UK Bail Breach
WikiLeaks' Julian Assange was sentenced to 50 weeks in jail for breaching a court order seven years ago when he...
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Egyptians Vote in Referendum to Extend Sisi’s Rule
Egyptians started voting in a referendum that aims to cement the rule of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the former coup...
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Thousands Protest Against Serbian President Vucic
Thousands of people on Saturday rallied in Belgrade against President Aleksandar Vucic who they accuse of authoritarianism and muzzling the...
Read moreEU Launches New Action Against Poland to Protect Judges
The E.U. launched fresh action against Poland, saying a new disciplinary regime for judges would have a "chilling effect" on...
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In Close Election, Netanyahu Relies on ‘Us Versus Them’
As Israel approaches an April 9 general election, Netanyahu is again resorting to right-wing populism that critics say amounts to...
Read moreDisrespecting Russian Authorities is Going to Be Really Expensive
By introducing a controversial set of bills on posting "disrespectful" information about the state and spreading «fake news» online, Russian...
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China Pursuing ‘New World Media Order’ to Suppress Criticism [Watchdog]
China is trying to establish a "new world media order" to prevent and counter criticism, watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF)...
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Putin Signs Laws Against ‘Disrespecting’ Authorities, Fake news
Another piece of legislation allows authorities to decide what amounts to "fake news" and gives a media watchdog the power...
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Afghanistan Celebrates Journalists as Violence Targets Press
Since the fall of the Taliban regime in 2001, Afghanistan's media has been one of the country's few success stories.
Read moreRussian MPs Vote to Punish Media For ‘Fake News’
Critics say the bill is vaguely worded and would have large scope for abuse, further complicating the difficult and sometimes...
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Dozen Journalists Arrested at Algiers Censorship Protest
Algerian police arrested Thursday a dozen journalists protesting "censorship" of coverage of demonstrations against a fifth term for President Abdelaziz...
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