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Russia Intensifies Internet Crackdown, Restricting Messaging and VPNs
Russia is tightening its control over the internet in a 'great crackdown,' restricting messaging services like Telegram and WhatsApp and taking down dozens of VPNs used to bypass online bans.
20 Mar, 05:01 — 20 Mar, 08:56
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ReutersVery High5h ago
'Great crackdown': Russia tightens the screws on the internet - Reuters
'Great crackdown': Russia tightens the screws on the internet Reuters
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South Korea Parliament passes Bill stripping prosecutors of investigative powers - The Straits Times
South Korea Parliament passes Bill stripping prosecutors of investigative powers The Straits Times
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‘Great crackdown’: Russia tightens the screws on the internet
The government is restricting messaging services Telegram and WhatsApp and taking down dozens of VPNs that can be used to swerve bans on sites and apps.
Read full article →channel-news-asiaMostly Factual2h ago
South Korea parliament passes Bill stripping prosecutors of investigative powers
The legislation will create a new agency that will exclusively handle indictments and prosecutions and spin off the investigative function to a separate agency.
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First report: rzeczpospolita · 20 Mar, 03:57|Full coverage: 9 · 5h|Window: 5h
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