Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses his lawmakers in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Erdogan denied allegations he has tried to silence the media after Western governments and international media rights groups voiced concern over the recent arrests of seven journalists. Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday there are 27 journalists currently in jail but none are being prosecuted for "criticizing the government." (AP Photo)