Russia mulls banning websites instigating ralliesDecember 21, 2013 - 11:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia’s lower house of parliament on Friday, Dec 20, gave its final approval for a bill to ban websites that call for unauthorized protests, according to RIA Novosti. President Vladimir Putin said the day before that Russia would not tolerate protests like those that have recently rocked the Ukraine. “If anyone crosses the line, the government is obliged … to impose order,” Putin told journalists in Moscow. The bill is expected to expand on legislation passed last year allowing the government to block websites that encourage drug use or suicide, or contain child pornography. Some 85,000 websites have already been blocked under the law, according to Internet watchdog Rublacklist.net. The bill is also seeking to ban sites that promote extremism, incite ethnic or religious strife, or contribute to terrorism. It now needs approval by the upper house of parliament and Putin’s signature to become law. The current law empowers prosecutors to identify websites with offensive content and the federal communications agency to order Internet companies to block access to such sites. Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |