News at Eleven: A Jordanian poet, whose writings

have drawn the ire of the country's religious establishment over the interpretation of Quranic verses cited in his book, was detained by the general prosecutor for two weeks on charges of defaming and insulting religion.

Islam Samhan, 27, who is also a journalist, said he was innocent during his court session on Sunday.

from The National: Jordan detains poet for religious crime

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