Iran has restored access to Facebook after a block on the social networking website last week generated accusations that the government was trying to muzzle one of the main presidential campaign tools of the reformist opposition. Read more here
Iraq's national intelligence service has launched a court action to sue the Guardian, claiming to have been defamed by a story that characterised the regime of prime minister Nouri al-Maliki as autocratic. Read more here
The closure of Nadine Dorries's blog simply on suspicion of defamation emphasises the need for reform of libel legislation says Padraig Reidy It's probably not the best time to be seen defending an MP, but here goes. Conservative MP Nadine Dorries...
Armed Israeli police attempted to halt the opening night of a prominent Palestinian literary festival in Jerusalem ordering a Palestinian theatre to close. Read more here
The House of Commons will break the law if it goes ahead with its plan to release a heavily censored version of MPs' expenses claims, according to the leading barrister involved in a campaign to get the information published, Hugh Tomlinson QC....
A Chinese professor has won his case against an Internet company that closed his website in March after he posted what was deemed to be illegal material. This is the first-ever case to be won by a victim of Internet censorship in a Chinese court....
Iran has blocked access to Facebook, prompting government critics to condemn the move as an attempt to muzzle the opposition before next month's presidential election. Read more here
The prosecution in the case against Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi has closed its case days earlier than expected. Read more here
A well-known Mozambican television journalist, Ercilio Zacarias, has been forced to move his family, after receiving anonymous death threats. It is suspected the death threats may arise from TIM news items that angered the powerful Brazilian cult,...
Comedy is too often constrained by preconceptions of audience reaction and the comic's own self-censoring streak, says Robin Ince “If those in charge of our society --- politicians, corporate executives, and owners of press and television --- can...
North Korea has reportedly launched a limited mobile Internet service. A previous short-lived mobile service had been shut down without explanation in 2004. Read more here
A writer for a Mexican national newspaper has been granted protective measures after receiving threats related to his referencing a website about missing orphanage children and alleged connections with the Cristiana Restaurada religious movement....