Every week the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is compiling a list of the top news articles from across the world in which it is mentioned.

Read some of the news highlights from Friday 17th to Friday 24th March:

Insurance plan offers protection for freelancers and fixers in dangerous environments

Kuwait- IFJ condemns arrest of three journalists in Iran

IFJ condemns arrest of three journalists in Iran

NUJ urges Government to oppose Murdoch take-over of Sky as 'significant threat to media plurality and standards'

Criticism of arrests of journalists in Belarus during anti-government protests

Int'l press body condemns abduction of two journalists by Houthis in Yemen

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