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2012 Feb 11 23:40

European divisions over ACTA deepen

The international copyright treaty is meant to improve the protection of intellectual property. But critics fear the deal could severely restricts Internet freedoms.

2012 Feb 11 18:55

Europeans rally against anti-online piracy pact

Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in cities across Europe to voice anger at a controversial international copyright treaty (ACTA), which they fear will lead to a curtailing of Internet freedoms.

2012 Feb 11 18:41

Journalists acquitted in Nazi court case

Two Dutch journalists have been acquitted of violating the privacy of a former SS officer. The public interest outweighed the man's right to privacy, according to the German court.