Ever since George Zimmerman was taking into custody for shooting 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in February during a confrontation between the two, the media has played a central role in making the case a point of national debate, with both defense and prosecutors taking advantage of the attention the media has offered.
The editor of the Irish Daily Star, Michael O'Kane, resigned as the tabloid's editor after pressure from shareholders over publishing topless pictures of Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge in September.
Egyptians continue to protest in Tahrir Square, the place that once was a forum for protests that ultimately brought down Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak. On Friday, Egyptians once again take to the historical location to voice their dissatisfaction with the government.