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The release of more photos of prisoner abuse by US soldiers is “of no benefit” and may inflame opinion against the US, President Barack Obama has said, retreating on his previous position. Read more here
Two US journalists arrested in North Korea near its border with China in March are set to face trial on June 4. Read more here
American bloggers say proposals for a new law, potentially making illegal to criticise or mock people online, will threaten freedom of expression. Read more here
The US government’s policy of fining broadcasters over the use of swear words on live TV is justified, the Supreme Court has ruled. Read more here