World Media News

 Published 13 years ago:  Former media chief Andy Coulson pleads not guilty to phone hacking charges amid continuing legal scrutiny over past misconduct in the UK press.

 Published 13 years ago:  Qatar's government has endorsed new Internet codes enhancing controls over online news and commentary amid rising tensions in the Gulf region.

 Published 13 years ago:  An inquest determined that Italian journalist Fabio Polenghi was killed by a high-velocity bullet during the 2010 Thai military crackdown on protests.

 Published 13 years ago:  Ugandan police used tear gas against journalists protesting media closures linked to an alleged assassination plot involving President Museveni's succession.

 Published 13 years ago:  A Syrian journalist was killed and two others wounded while covering clashes near Lebanon's border, highlighting dangers faced by reporters in conflict zones.

 Published 13 years ago:  The article discusses the shifting landscape of journalism and the necessity for newspapers to adopt digital strategies to survive.

 Published 13 years ago:  Afghanistan's Interior Ministry confirms the release of kidnapped French photographer Pierre Borghi after nearly four months in captivity.

 Published 13 years ago:  A British hacker has pleaded guilty to cyber attacks on Sony, Nintendo, and Rupert Murdoch's News International among other targets.

 Published 13 years ago:  A Dutch journalist was arrested in Egypt for allegedly endangering the country and spreading European culture but was released after 12 hours in custody.

 Published 13 years ago:  Rahma Abdi, a female journalist, was shot dead in Mogadishu by unidentified gunmen, marking the third journalist killed in Somalia this year.

 Published 13 years ago:  Britain's political parties have reached an agreement to establish a new system for regulating newspapers in response to unethical media practices.

 Published 13 years ago:  A British journalist was detained live on air in Tiananmen Square, revealing the challenges of reporting in China during a tense incident.

 Published 13 years ago:  Press TV CEO Mohammad Sarafraz denounces the EU travel ban as unreasonable, highlighting its irrationality and impacts on media freedom.

 Published 13 years ago:  In Mali, media outlets halted broadcasts and printed no newspapers in protest of the arrest of editor Boukary Daou over a controversial salary letter.

 Published 13 years ago:  A Sri Lankan journalist was shot and wounded in Colombo, highlighting ongoing threats to media personnel in the country.

 Published 13 years ago:  Swedish photographer Paul Hansen wins the 2012 World Press Photo award for a moving image of Palestinian children after an Israeli missile strike.

 Published 13 years ago:  Iran's Press TV has been dropped by the Galaxy 19 satellite, impacting its broadcast to North American audiences due to imposed sanctions.

 Published 13 years ago:  A Thai editor received a 10-year prison sentence for defaming the monarchy, highlighting ongoing issues with freedom of expression in Thailand.

 Published 13 years ago:  Al-Jazeera reporter Mohamed al-Mesalma was killed by a sniper in Daraa, marking the second journalist fatality in Syria within two days.

 Published 13 years ago:  French war reporter Yves Debay was killed by sniper fire in Syria while covering the ongoing conflict, prompting condemnation from France.

 Published 13 years ago:  A Brazilian website offers fake girlfriends for $20 to help men make their exes jealous and showcase a false relationship.

 Published 13 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists urges investigation into the stabbing of blogger Asif Mohiuddin in Dhaka, who remains in critical condition.

 Published 13 years ago:  A Kuwaiti journalist has been sentenced to two years in prison for Twitter posts insulting the country's ruler amid increasing social media crackdowns.

 Published 13 years ago:  Al Jazeera has announced its acquisition of Current TV, expanding its reach in the U.S. to over 40 million households amid tough competition.

 Published 13 years ago:  Two Nigerian journalists detained by secret police have been released after more than a week without charges amid allegations against the military.

 Published 13 years ago:  Kazakh journalist Tokbergen Abiyev has been missing since December 20, prompting calls for action from the Committee to Protect Journalists.

 Published 13 years ago:  Myanmar will permit private daily newspapers starting in April, marking a significant step towards freedom of expression in the nation.

 Published 13 years ago:  Nigerian security forces have detained two journalists for reporting on military abuses against Boko Haram, highlighting press freedom issues in Nigeria.