Kamila Shamsie: Islam and offence
In an extract from her new book in the Manifestos for the 21st Century series, author Kamila Shamsie explores the reasons why Islam has become synonymous with offence
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Reporters ‘can cover Burma trial’
Officials in Burma have unexpectedly announced that a group of journalists – five local and five foreign – will be able to cover the trial of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Read more here. Meanwhile Reporters Without Borders has reported clampdowns on internet usage in the country. Read more here
Spanish TV director sacked in booing censorship row
Spain’s national television broadcaster has sacked its director of sports for censoring booing during the national anthem before the national cup final. Read more here
Manic Street Preachers CD sleeve hidden by supermarkets
Supermarkets including Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsburys and Asda, will display the latest Manic Street Preachers album in a plain slipcase after deeming the cover “inappropriate” and potentially offensive to shoppers. Read more here