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Internet censorship: the list of countries with no press freedom « The Kassandra Project: freedom against disinformation. From Reporters without Borders, the list of Internet enemies: The list of 13 Internet enemies Three countries – Nepal, Maldives and Libya – have been removed from the annual list of Internet enemies, which Reporters Without Borders publishes today.

Internet censorship: the list of countries with no press freedom « The Kassandra Project: freedom against disinformation

Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit released by Hamas into Egyptian custody. Gilad Shalit release: Israel's continuing obsession with soldiers and conscription.

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Corruption Perceptions Index: Transparency International. Public outcry at corruption, impunity and economic instability sent shockwaves around the world in 2011.

Corruption Perceptions Index: Transparency International

Protests in many countries quickly spread to unite people from all parts of society. Their backgrounds may be diverse, but their message is the same: more transparency and accountability is needed from our leaders. The 2011 Corruption Perceptions Index shows that public frustration is well founded. No region or country in the world is immune to the damages of corruption, the vast majority of the 183 countries and territories assessed score below five on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 10 (very clean.)