A former New Zealand cricketer is suing a former Indian Premier League boss over a Twitter posting at the High Court today. Chris Cairns is taking...
UK: Former cricketer Chris Cairns sues in libel tourism case
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Alice Purkiss
Alice Purkiss
Israeli troops force two Palestinian TV stations to close
Israeli troops have stormed two Palestinian TV stations, seizing equipment and forcing them to close. In the early hours of 29 February, members of...
Thailand: Student faces prison for speaking out
A 20 year old student faces 15 years in prison for "having opinions" after she posted a message on Facebook in Thailand. Police began...
Tajikistan: Access to Facebook, news sites blocked
Local access to Facebook and two Russian-language websites has been blocked in Tajikistan, following articles critical of the country's long...
Azerbaijan: Reporters injured while covering clashes
At least two journalists have been injured whilst covering violent clashes between police and residents in Azerbaijan. During protests calling for...
Senegal: Journalists threatened, assaulted amid election
A number of attacks and threats have been made against journalists covering the Sengalese presidential elections. At least 12 incidents of threats...
Somalia: Radio journalist murdered
A radio journalist has been shot dead by two unidentified men in Somalia. Abukar Hassan Mohamoud, nicknamed Kadaf, was the manager of...
"Phone hackers don’t kill you, terrorists do," Leveson Inquiry told
Alice Purkiss: “Phone hackers don’t kill you, terrorists do,” Leveson Inquiry told
Hames suggests News of the World attempted to derail murder investigation
Alice Purkiss: Hames suggests News of the World attempted to derail murder investigation
Dominican Republic: Proposed law would fine, jail “unqualified” journalists
Mandatory membership to a professional body for journalists has been proposed in the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Journalism Guild (CDP)...
Jordan: Blogger hospitalised after stabbing
A young Jordanian blogger is recovering in hospital after being stabbed on Sunday evening. Enas Musallam, 21, was stabbed in the stomach by a hooded...
Thailand: Human rights defenders on trial for leading demonstration
Ten prominent human rights defenders are standing trial in Thailand for leading a peaceful protest. Starting today, the activists will be put on...