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Germany Create ‘Fake News’ Agency To Counter Alternative Media

Germany has approved plans to set up a national ‘fake news’ agency in order to counter subversive news from alternative media outlets. According to DerSpiegel, the Federal Interior Ministry is preparing to establish a “Defence Centre against Misinformation” – tasked with pushing pro-government propaganda on the internet, and stifling free speech.

Turkey To Ban Google Search Engine

Turkey has announced plans to ban Google search and other related services in the country, citing “privacy concerns”. According to human rights organisation Turkey Blocks, Turkish Communication Minister Ahmet Arslan announced plans to replace Google with a State-run search engine and email service that would be more compatible with Turkish culture and values. Turkishminute.com reports: Turkey’s Communication Minister Ahmet Arslan on Friday said a local search engine and email service that compatible with national culture and values would soon replace Google and Gmail.

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