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The easing of restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic meant more journalists were out on assignment in 2022. But that, combined with an expansion of deadly conflicts, has triggered a spike in killings and jailings of journalists. VOA’s Laurel Bowman has our story.
Analysts who study democratic and authoritarian regimes are taking special note of recent protest movements in Iran, China and Russia. They caution that the authoritarian regimes in these three countries are strong, and a certain set of circumstances must line up for dictators to fall. VOA’s Laurel Bowman has our story.
Pope Emeritus Benedict served for just eight years before making history by stepping down in 2013, saying he didn’t have the mental or physical strength to run the church. VOA’s Laurel Bowman has more.
The suspect in a shooting at a gay club in Colorado that killed five and injured 18 on Saturday is being held on preliminary murder and hate crime charges, according to media reports citing court records. VOA’s Laurel Bowman has our story.
TRANSCRIPT: The Inside Story: A Free Press Matters Episode 64 – November 3, 2022 Show Open: Unidentified Narrator: This week: A Free Press Matters. We’ll show you the global threat to free and independent journalism. From Mexico to Somalia and Hong Kong… see what’s...