Censorship
Pro-Iranian hacking group Handala claims breaching ex-IDF chief Halevi's phone
The group also published footage that appears to show Halevi holding meetings with senior Arab officials, including those from Qatar and Jordan.
Finland's Supreme Court fines MP for calling homosexuality 'developmental disorder'
FCC's Carr threatens broadcasters who do not 'operate in public interest' will lose licenses
Behind Tehran's blackout: How CNN's access to Iran may come with a price - opinion
Turkish social media bill presages 'new dark era' of censorship – critics
Erdogan has repeatedly criticized social media and said a rise of "immoral acts" online in recent years was due to lack of regulations.
Turkey determined to control social media platforms, Erdogan says
"These platforms do not suit this nation. We want to shut down, control (them) by bringing (a bill) to parliament as soon as possible," he said.
Egypt court jails belly dancer for ‘debauchery’ in social media crackdown
The dancer, 42, denied the accusations, saying the content was stolen and shared from her phone without consent.
World’s greatest chess player defeats Russian President Putin’s censor
The legal dispute stems from 2014 after Russia illegally annexed Crimea in Ukraine.
Twitter suspends Chinese operation pushing pro-Beijing COVID-19 messaging
The new operation likewise focused heavily on protests in Hong Kong, but also promoted messages about the coronavirus pandemic, exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui and Taiwan, the researchers said.
Facebook reports spike in takedowns of hate speech, terrorism
The world’s biggest social media company removed about 4.7 million posts connected to organized hate organizations.
Facebook content oversight member reportedly linked to Muslim Brotherhood
Yemeni Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Tawakkol Karman has been picked as one of 20 members of the new board, but has in the past proclaimed support for the Islamist organization.
China censoring research on coronavirus origins - report
The Chinese government reportedly recorded the first coronavirus case as early as November 17.
Bollywood's first gay romantic comedy banned in UAE
"The film will not be screened in theatres in the predominantly Muslim UAE, a desert country of around 10 million people where gay sex is illegal," said filmmaker Hitesh Kewalya.
David Grossman book banned in Russia for 'causing teen pregnancy, STDs'
The commissioner's directive was circulated across all public libraries and bookstores, where all copies of the book "Someone to Run With" are now no longer available for sale.