Russia fines Google for not blocking banned content material - Ifax

A Russian court docket on Monday fined Google 1.5 million roubles ($20,350) after discovering it responsible of failing to dam content material banned in Russia, the Interfax information company reported.
A Russian court on Monday fined Google 1.5 million roubles ($20,350) after finding it guilty of failing to block content banned in Russia, the Interfax news agency reported.Original article
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