Now playing Next Europe News Brief: Ireland's PM and the debate over Russian propaganda This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from the EU's de facto political capital. 17/01/2018
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Now playing Next World News After years of 'fake news attacks' across Europe—EU responds Russia has been accused of meddling in the “democratic processes” of European countries, something Russian leaders have dismissed as “absurd” or “pulled out of thin air”. 17/01/2018
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Now playing Next USA Leaders should combat social media misuse, Obama tells Prince Harry Interviewed by the UK royal, the former US president warned of the dangers of irresponsible internet use, without mentioning Donald Trump by name. 27/12/2017
Now playing Next USA View: the problem with 'fake news' is trying to prove you're not it Defending against Trump's catch phrase plays right into his hands by allowing him to define the debate. 27/12/2017
Now playing Next Italy Pope Francis denounces 'fake news' Francis called sensationalised and fabricated news "a serious sin" and urged journalists to maintain high moral standards for the sake of society. 17/12/2017
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