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Explained: Why Facebook is restoring news sharing in Australia

Written by Shruti Dhapola, edited by Explained Desk | Updated: February 24, 2021 12:11:32 am Facebook announced Tuesday that it would reinstate news link sharing by users and news editors in the coming days after reaching an agreement with the Australian government. For its part, the Australian government is adding …

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Facebook Controversy: What prompted the Prime Minister of Australia to contact Prime Minister Modi? All you need to know

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday that he discussed the progress of the “media platform bill” with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, during a telephone conversation a day earlier. The discussion followed Facebook’s decision to restrict Australian publishers and individuals from sharing or viewing news content on its …

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