This Thursday, Nov 9, 2017 frame grab from video from Lebanese TV network LBC, shows Saudi journalist Ibrahim al-Merhi, right, speaking to Lebanese talk show host Marcel Ghanem, on Ghanem's show Kalam Ennas, in Beirut, Lebanon. A criminal suit was raised against Ghanem for remarks made by al-Merhi in this episode. A string of criminal suits against Lebanese journalists, researchers and even late night comedy hosts has jolted the small country, long seen as an island of free speech in a region dominated by autocrats. Lebanese authorities are cracking down on criticism of the military, politicians and foreign leaders ahead of national elections. (Lebanese TV network LBC via AP)
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