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A court in France ruled the US tech giant must show exactly how it combats online attacks. Anti-discrimination groups say the social media company drags its feet on removing discriminatory content.
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The fourteen defendants included the former partner of one of the attackers, weapons dealers and childhood friends. Most said the did not know of the terrorist intent and were only trying to aid in a less severe crime.
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A sister of the crown prince of Saudi Arabia went on trial in a French court over the alleged beating of a workman who was carrying out repairs in her ultra-luxury Paris apartment. The princess, who denies the allegations, was not present in court.
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