Czech Republic advances media funding overhaul despite criticism
Journalists prepare to strike as politicians push through changes that critics say threaten independence.

Journalists prepare to strike as politicians push through changes that critics say threaten independence.



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Conflicting reports emerge on the circumstances of the killing, prompting calls for justice from advocacy groups.
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