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In massive censorship move, Pakistan blocks 20,000 “objectionable” sites

The government fears continued aftershocks from the controversial anti-Muslim film "Innocence of Muslims."

On Oct 9, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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Russia blocks “Innocence of Muslims,” may ban YouTube entirely

Because of a censorship bill that takes effect next month, banning the controversial anti-Islamic video may be the first step to shutting down YouTube in Russia.

On Oct 2, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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Australian emergency service sites defaced in Muslim protest

The attack was an apparent retaliation for Australia's decision not to censor "The Innocence of Muslims."

On Oct 2, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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Kashmir reportedly blocks YouTube and Facebook

The northernmost state in India became the latest to pull the plug on YouTube in response to the anti-Islam film, Innocence of Muslims.

On Oct 1, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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Iran restores access to Gmail, keeps YouTube blocked

Iranian officials say they blocked Gmail in an attempt to censor Google-owned YouTube. 

On Oct 1, 2012 by Michelle Jaworski

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Presumed anti-Muslim film director arrested in California

While the charges are currently unrelated to the film, they may establish the director's identity once and for all.

On Sep 28, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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Brazilian court orders YouTube to remove anti-Muslim video

A state judge in Brazil has ordered Google to remove the controversial trailer for "The Innocence of Muslims" or face fines. Google has not yet responded.

On Sep 26, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Brazilian judge orders arrest of Google executive over YouTube videos

The decision came after the company refused to remove two YouTube videos slandering a mayoral candidate in the city of Campo Grande.

On Sep 25, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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Pakistani cabinet minister puts $100,000 bounty on “Innocence of Muslims” director

Ghulam Ahmad Bilour, a federal railways minister, said the killing of Nakoula Basseley Nakoula would be a "noble deed."

On Sep 24, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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Iran blocks citizens’ access to Google and Gmail

The block, reportedly provoked by the anti-Islamic YouTube video “The Innocence of Muslims,” may be the next step toward cutting Iranians off from the Internet entirely.

On Sep 24, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

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“Innocence of Muslims” actress suing producer for fraud

Cindy Lee Garcia filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Wednesday afternoon that also alleges YouTube and its parent company, Google, are causing Garcia "irreparable harm." 

On Sep 20, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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YouTube may be blacklisted in Russia, government officials fear

Under a polarizing new censorship bill, YouTube's failure to remove a highly controversial anti-Muslim film could see the site blocked in Russia.

On Sep 19, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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Pakistan blocks YouTube over controversial anti-Islamic video

Citing "indecent material," the country is denying access to YouTube after the Google-owned company refused to remove a controversial video that sparked protests across the Muslim world.

On Sep 17, 2012 by Kevin Morris

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