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World Censorship News
In today's edition, India threatens to repress information for political reasons.

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:27:59 -0800

LETTERS: Censorship rears its ugly head
Censorship can be defined as “suppression of speech or other public communication which may be considered objectionable.” In this case, open and honest public communication, my recent letter to the editor, YMCA – Why Lysander, was found objectionable and suppressed by the RCA board.

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:58:00 -0800

Call to have 'no-censorship zones' in special arts areas
Censorship issues are not part of the scope of the Arts and Culture Strategic Review. However, one of the 100-odd recommendations in its report released on Sunday touches on the subject. Related Stories What's on: Tuesday's picks from ST Life! Noble Group appoints Yusuf Alireza as new CEO MBS and RWS fined for breaching Casino Control Act Man fined $22,000 for improperly granting loans LionsXII ...

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:44:40 -0800

Twitter faces censorship charges, blackout call
Twitter, championed as a tool of free expression during the Arab Spring, was facing censorship charges on Friday after announcing it can now block tweets on a country-by-country basis if legally required to do so.

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:19:02 -0800

Thailand, China embrace Twitter censorship policy
Twitter has embraced censorship, many fear -- and the world’s most repressive regimes are applauding the move.

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:28:04 -0800