US government cancels subpoena against three New York Times reporters
Withdrawal is latest instance of government’s efforts to crack down on critical media facing setbacks in court.

Withdrawal is latest instance of government’s efforts to crack down on critical media facing setbacks in court.



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Plan to put funding under direct control has sparked widespread opposition, with critics fearing political interference.

Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah dedicated his life to documenting life in Gaza before he was killed by Israel.

Gaza bids farewell to slain journalist Ahmed Wishah.
Al Jazeera condemned Israel’s ‘deliberate’ targeting of Wishah, the network’s 12th media worker killed during Gaza war.
Isreal suppressed coverage of its war on Gaza, banning international press and killing hundreds of local journalists.

Tunisians protest for press freedom and release of political prisoners.

Why Lebanon remains central to Israel’s multi-front wars.
Media freedom advocates condemn move as latest effort to curtail independent reporting on the US military.
Malta’s economy to dominate this year’s election, with rising rents and infrastructure at the forefront of debates.

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