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  "value": "Duma passes disrespect and fake-news bills",
  "statement": "The Moscow Times reported that Russian lawmakers passed a package of bills to punish internet users and journalists for disrespecting the authorities or spreading fake news.",
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    "url": "https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2019/03/07/russia-passes-legislation-banning-disrespect-of-authorities-and-fake-news-a64742",
    "final_url": "https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2019/03/07/russia-passes-legislation-banning-disrespect-of-authorities-and-fake-news-a64742",
    "title": "Russia Passes Legislation Banning 'Disrespect' of Authorities and 'Fake News'",
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