51. But the accusation has caused some people to worry that the government is trying to create a climate of fear to justify new anti-crime bills that limit constitutional freedoms. 52. Congressional leader Carlos Medina Plascencia said the measure was not intended to limit press freedom, but was a way to restore order. 53. Cuba, which has long controlled all news media, has allowed journalists limited freedom in recent years. 54. Critics say his government has sought to limit freedom of press and used financial and other pressures to curb critical coverage. 55. Earlier Wednesday, hard-liners bulldozed a bill through parliament to limit media freedoms, striking a blow against reformers fighting for greater openness. 56. Fifty Turkish intellectuals who incriminated themselves in a challenge to a law limiting freedom of expression went on trial Thursday. 57. For instance, international trade rules will limit the freedom of individual governments, which no longer will be able to adopt protectionist policies. 58. For orchestra spokesman van den Berg, such laws limit creative freedom. 59. Gusinsky denies wrongdoing, and says the case is an effort by President Vladimir Putin to limit media freedom. 60. He also limited press freedom, saying the media could not carry any declarations made by persons involved in crimes. |