Thai webmaster verdict postponed: court



Thai webmaster verdict postponed: court (via AFP)

A Bangkok court on Monday postponed giving its verdict in the closely-watched trial of a Thai web editor accused over remarks about the monarchy posted by other people on her website. Chiranuch Premchaiporn, who faces up to 20 years in prison, denies allegations that she did not remove 10 online posts…

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Thai web editor faces 20 years for ‘royal insults’



Thai web editor faces 20 years for ‘royal insults’ (via AFP)

A Thai web editor facing decades behind bars over remarks about the monarchy posted by other people on her website said she still hopes to be acquitted ahead of a closely-watched verdict this week. A Bangkok court is set to decide Monday on charges against Chiranuch Premchaiporn that could carry a…

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Jordan king orders release of jailed activists



Jordan king orders release of jailed activists (via AFP)

Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Sunday ordered the release of 19 political activists charged with insulting him during pro-reform demonstrations last month, a palace official said. “The king instructed the government to take all necessary measures as soon as possible to release the jailed activists,”…

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