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Britain asks Facebook for information about suspected Russian influence in Brexit

October 24, 2017
Global Politics

A British parliamentary committee investigating "fake news" and suspected foreign interference in politics said Tuesday it has asked Facebook for details on Russian-linked ads used during the Brexit vote and June's general election.

Britain asks Facebook for information about suspected Russian influence in Brexit
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In Europe, accusations of Russian meddling in elections come as no surprise

April 19, 2017
Global Politics
In Europe, accusations of Russian meddling in elections come as no surprise

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