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Egypt satirist Bassem Youssef's TV show suspended
Popular Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef's television show has been suspended just minutes before it was due to go on air.
The private CBC channel said Mr Youssef had not followed editorial policies and wanted more money.
The move comes a week after his al-Bernameg (Programme) show poked fun at the country's powerful military, triggering complaints.
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It did not provide details on how the policy had been violated, but added that the political satire show would remain suspended until the problems were solved.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-24780587
The private CBC channel said Mr Youssef had not followed editorial policies and wanted more money.
The move comes a week after his al-Bernameg (Programme) show poked fun at the country's powerful military, triggering complaints.
...
It did not provide details on how the policy had been violated, but added that the political satire show would remain suspended until the problems were solved.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-24780587
This is the show Jon Stewart appeared on.
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