World Briefing: Ethiopia: 9 Media Workers Arrested

Nine bloggers and journalists were arrested in Addis Ababa last week just days before Secretary of State John Kerry’s scheduled visit to Ethiopia on Tuesday.

Chinese Ask Kerry to Help Tear Down a Firewall

Meeting with Secretary of State John Kerry, a group of Chinese bloggers appealed to the United States to take up the cause of Internet freedom.

    



Israeli Official’s Reported Criticisms of Kerry and Peace Effort Draw U.S. Rebuke

A news report that the Israeli defense minister thinks John Kerry’s efforts are naïve and messianic drew criticism from Washington and some Israeli leaders.