journalists

The fighting in Syria claims the life of French photojournalist Olivier Voisin, as civilian casualties continue to increase. In Egypt, we look at the threat of sexual violence that hangs over women who venture into Tahrir Square. Finally, as "Argo" clinches the Best Picture award at the Oscars, not everyone in Iran is happy with the film's version of events.

In Israel, increasing numbers of journalists are launching political careers, aiming to run in the country's coming parliamentary election. Next, Hamas leaders in Gaza allow rival movement Fatah to celebrate the anniversary of the secular party's existence, in a sign of improving ties between the two camps. Finally, Turkey removes hundreds of books from a list of censored works, as Ankara seeks to shake off criticism of its record on freedom of expression.