Elijah Abel would be the first black Mormon to hold the priesthood. No other black Mormon would be ordained as a priesthood holder for 130 years.

Mar 18, 2008 - Shawn Landis

After a popular referendum on 29 November, minarets can no longer be built in the small, landlocked European nation. The result surprised many Muslims and non-Muslims.

Dec 10, 2009 - James Heywood

Plastic bags are increasingly targeted in legislation. Bans of the item are enforced in many countries to prevent litter and environmental degradation.

Dec 8, 2011 - Hannah Mueller

Prisoners began threatening guards after Corrections Minister Judith Collins announced that smoking will be banned in prisons beginning in July 2011.

Jun 29, 2010 - Arthur Weinreb

Judge Bolton strikes down sections of the Arizona immigration law before going into effect, preventing local police from enforcing immigration policies.

Jul 30, 2010 - Iulia Filip

Recent reports from the world's leading media freedom advocates identify the world's biggest press predators, where free expression can be deadly.

May 22, 2010 - Paul Campobasso

Ofcom's decision to revoke Press TV's license is un-British and demoralises freedom of speech

Jan 30, 2012 - Reyhana Patel

A recent law banning video games and violence and violent computer games has created a video game controversy in Venezuela. The "war" ban triggers a host of questions.

Nov 15, 2009 - Melanie Zoltan

Liberal MP (Member of Parliament) Bob Rae has been banned from Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan government justified it calling Rae a Tamil Tiger supporter.

Jun 11, 2009 - Laura Steiner

(10 Oct 2011) An independent left-wing commentator was banned from New Zealand's state-funded national radio station after criticising the Prime Minister.

Oct 9, 2011 - Suzan Phillips

The state of California has instituted a law that bans the sale of violent videogames to minors, the U.S. Supreme Court will determine if the ban is legal.

Apr 27, 2010 - Marian Henderson

Saudi Arabian law has for decades banned women from driving cars, voting or politics. But one woman, Najla Hariri is on a heroic feat to defy the status quo

May 18, 2011 - Crimson Tazvinzwa

An increasingly polarized media has many wondering where to turn to get the real scoop.

Nov 18, 2010 - Katie Walmsley

Can large corporation's goals of profit be reconciled with journalistic integrity, or are they doomed to a conflict of interest?

Apr 8, 2011 - Billy Davey

Egyptian journalists wonder whether media curbs imposed in recent months will stay in force until the 2011 presidential vote.

Nov 30, 2010 - Peter Feuilherade

Pastor Jones' "Burn-a-Koran Day" stirred controversy, media interest, and violence. The affair showed media and official hypocrisy in dealing with Islam.

Sep 17, 2010 - Jen L. Jones

Canadians may be paying more for Internet and seeing a cap on Internet usage if a CRTC ruling is not over-ruled.

Feb 1, 2011 - Tamara Laschinsky

In some communities interracial marriage is a heated topic. It seems the rate of some groups marrying outside of the race has increased.

Jan 16, 2011 - Danny Pollard

Husbands and wives of military service members receive benefits to support their spouse and family, but what about military spouses in same-sex marriages?

Apr 7, 2010 - Marian Henderson