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The Brussels-based International Federation of Journalists has issued reports on a steady return by China to harassment of journalists, since a reprieve at the time of the Olympics;and on a “deadly decade” for reporters worldwide. … Read More »
The Pope, who moved at Christmas to advance the claim to sainthood of the Australian, Mary MacKillop, turned his attention this month to violent rejection of immigrants, in Italy. … Read More »
COMMENTARY: The 20th anniversary of the fall of the Wall was celebrated globally and commemorated for its international meanings, beyond the borders of reunited Germany. … Read More »
The twentieth anniversary of the shootings at and around Tienanmen square (4.6.09) is being greeted with refreshed horror worldwide, and a certain arrogance in Beijing – where the archived news has been officially called “groundless allegations”.
In this commentary Lee Duffield recalls the moment as seen from another public square, in Europe; and he reprises the information that came out, about the reality of a “Tienanmen Solution” much feared in Eastern Europe, just months after the tragedy in China. … Read More »
Tension has eased among journalists and the Slovakian Prime Minister, Robert Fico, following talks called to air differences.
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“Twitter” helped out this month when protestors needed some mass communication tools, in Moldova, the latest problem area in the perpetual watch on freedom. … Read More »
Media in Fiji are under intimidation and the military regime “doesn’t care” about pressure from Australia, the EU or other outside forces, according to the evicted Australian correspondent, Sean Dorney, (picture; with Fiji deportation order).
His comments backed up widespread condemnation of the regime’s attack on the right to free mass media. … Read More »