Journalism roundup: “Jeff Jarvis: Free speech is not a privilege. It is a journalistic responsibility”

Free speech is not a privilege. It is a journalistic responsibility. BuzzMachine by Jeff Jarvis   Al Qaeda Source: AQAP Directed Paris Attack  The Intercept by Jeremy Scahill UPDATED — A source within al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has provided The Interceptwith a full statement claiming responsibility for the attack against the offices of Charlie Hebdo … Read more

The way PM Davutoğlu likes kids.

These two photos taken at the announcement of ISIL kept hostages freed…. Captive Turkish diplomat resisted ISIL with gun to his head ‘Our consul general faced great difficulty. Two or three times, [the ISIL militants] tried to force him to make a statement by putting a gun to his head. Despite being at gunpoint, he didn’t … Read more

PKK releases captives… PM Erdoğan staying at home due to flu

I will rest at home for a few days, Turkish PM says after leaving hospital from Hurriyet Daily News Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said he would rest at home Delegation reaches Iraq to receive hostages from PKK from Hurriyet Daily News A group, including two Peace and Democracy Party (BDP) lawmakers and non-governmental. … Read more