The ability of South African journalists to expose corruption and other criminal activities in their nation is under considerable threat following the passing of the Protection of State Information Bill last Thursday (25 April). 

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The British press is set to profit from a new level of advanced legal protection – and, by extension, greater freedom of expression – in their criticism of large companies thanks to the long-awaited passing of the Defamation Bill by Parliament.

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After Monday’s bombings at the Boston Marathon that killed three and injured more than 170, newspaper front pages were splattered with blood (here’s a slideshow). But when The New York Daily News doctored a particularly graphic photo to remove a wound, the question arose: Should newspapers be protecting their readers from such graphic images? Does gore belong in newspapers and news sites, and, if so, what benefits does it provide?

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One country borders Iraq and Saudi Arabia. The other lies in central Africa. While both small in size and scope, Burundi and Kuwait are making headlines for passing harsh media laws severely limiting journalist freedoms. 

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