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Now playing Next world news YouTube shuts down 210 channels uploading videos on Hong Kong protests Google announced on Thursday that it was shutting down 210 YouTube channels that were behaving in a "coordinated manner while uploading videos related to the ongoing protests in Hong Kong". 23/08/2019
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Now playing Next The Cube YouTube says comments on gay reporter do not violate guidelines Where is the line between debate and harassment on social media? YouTube has been caught up in a dispute between a conservative comedian and a gay reporter, which has thrown into question the responsibilities of platforms to protect users while still allowing free speech. 05/06/2019
Now playing Next Europe News Reaction as MEPs back controversial online copyright reforms MEPs voted on Tuesday in favour of the new copyright directive, including two controversial articles that were feared will harm Europe's creative and 26/03/2019
Now playing Next France French Muslim group sues Facebook, YouTube over Christchurch video The French Council of the Muslim Faith has filed a complaint for "dissemination of violent messages inciting terrorism." 26/03/2019