Press Freedom
Egypt court orders closure of independent outlet MadaMasr; detains editor
Editor-in-chief Lina Attalah was fined $53,400 after being convicted of operating a website without a licence.
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Tunisian journalists face jail as press freedom comes under pressure
Around 20 journalists face criminal charges over their reporting or social media posts, with four already imprisoned, according to the National Syndicate of Tunisian Journalists.
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US judge extends protection for CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters at White House
With the temporary order due to expire on Tuesday, the judge issued a preliminary injunction that preserves the status quo while the case is pending.
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White House bars CNN from Air Force One for Trump's Tennessee trip
The move comes amid an ongoing dispute over CNN, MS NOW and Politico's access to the White House and press pool.
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CNN, MS NOW regain White House access after judge blocks Trump's media ban
US District Judge Tim Kelly ordered a 14-day halt to the ban, finding the journalists' credentials were likely revoked in violation of their constitutional rights.
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US judge orders Trump to restore White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico
The judge said Trump's ban on the three media outlets was likely unconstitutional.
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CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump administration over White House access ban
The three outlets said their journalists' credentials were revoked after the White House objected to their reporting.
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Trump bars CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters from White House; press freedom concerns raised
Trump accused the three media outlets of circulating fake news.
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