Despite fierce criticism, Singapore passes 'fake news' law
R Sinduja
News Editor
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Singapore's parliament has passed laws to combat 'fake news' that allows authorities to order the removal of content despite fierce criticism from tech giants, the media & rights groups. Minister now has the power to order social media sites like Facebook & Twitter to put warnings next to posts authorities deem to be false & in extreme cases take them down. The laws have sparked outrage from rights groups & tech companies.
