Freedom of speech Turkish university grads arrested for mocking ErdoganFour graduates of top Turkish university arrested for displaying cartoon mocking Turkish President at their graduation ceremony. Anne Coulter cancels UC Berkeley speech amid threatsThreats of violence cause conservative campus groups to drop support for Coulter's speech, leading her to cancel event. 'Netanyahu will return with good news for Israel'Minister of Culture and Sport Miri Regev says Netanyahu understands historic opportunity, will return from Trump with good news for Israel. Which country has the most free speech violations?European Court of Human Rights reveals the Council of Europe state that again leads the pack in violating freedom of expression. University calls off right-wing activist's lectureEmails between Bentzi Gopshtain and Ben Gurion official reveals univ. bowed to pressure, keeping Lehava director from speaking. Iran detains five journalistsAuthorities in Iran detain five local journalists, at least two of which are known to have openly criticized the government. 'No fear for my life, I fear for the democracy'President Reuven Rivlin dismisses threats made against him by brother of Yitzhak Rabin's assassin. MK: No Apologies for Call to Bulldoze High Court'Most Israelis think like me,' Motti Yogev insists, adding that his remarks were 'metaphorical.' Egypt Sends Student to Jail for Promoting AtheismCairo cracking down on 'insults to Islam' and other major religions - including atheism. Europe Fines Turkey for Singer's Free SpeechEuropean Court of Human Rights symbolically fines Turkey for without trial fining a singer over speech complaining about lack of freedoms. Abbas Cracks Down on PA Paper's Mohammed CartoonLess than a month after attending Paris rally, Abbas investigates 'terrible mistake': a comic showing Mohammed sowing love in world. Did the Pope Justify the Charlie Hebdo Massacre?Vatican rushes to defuse statements by Pope Francis, who said those who 'insult the faith of others' can 'expect a punch.' Israeli Radio Host Proves Roger Waters' HypocrisyIsraeli radio host responded politely to Roger Waters' Facebook post calling to boycott Israel. Waters deleted the post. Attorneys Offer Free Defense Of Sharon CelebrationBen-Gvir and Ben-Yosef slam Interior Security Minister's attempt to 'silence and intimidate,' call for his removal. 'There is No Freedom of Speech in Israel'Rabbi Dov Lior said the criminal probe into Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu for 'racism' proves free expression is stifled in Israel. Scientist Fired; Mum's the WordThe firing of Education Ministry's Chief Scientist because of his ideological views has passed without criticism from the "freedom of speech" camp. Emanuel: Suit Against High CourtIsrael Law Center:Supreme Court has no authority to issue orders against private citizens, but only against gov't bodies or their representatives. Another Haaretz Writer is ProbedPolice investigating Haaretz reporter who knowingly took three PA young women across the Green Line – and says she plans to do it again. |
