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French MPs Vote to Allow Govt. to Block Terror-linked Websites, Social Media

French lawmakers on Thursday voted to allow the government to block websites and social media accounts promoting or inciting terrorist acts, under a state of emergency.

Prime Minister Manuel Valls praised the "wisdom" of lawmakers who agreed the measure after voting to extend a state of emergency to three months.

Source: Agence France Presse


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