The Asian Age

Jordan arrests journalist­s over Jesus’ image

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Amman: Jordan on Monday arrested a publisher and an editor at a news website over an image of Jesus deemed "offensive" to Christians, a judicial source said. Mohammed al- Wakeel, who runs the Al Wakeel News website, was accused along with an editor of inciting sectarian strife, a charge that could land them in jail for between six monthsand three years. The website had earlier published a retouched version of Leonardo da Vinci's 15th- century mural painting of The Last Supper that sparked widespread controvers­y on social media.

 ?? — AP ?? Singer Beyonce arrives at Udaipur airport in Rajasthan. Beyonce is in India to perform at the pre- wedding celebratio­n of Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal.
— AP Singer Beyonce arrives at Udaipur airport in Rajasthan. Beyonce is in India to perform at the pre- wedding celebratio­n of Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal.

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