Russian authorities asks court to block messaging app

MOSCOW (AP) " Russia's communications watchdog says it has asked a court to block access to a popular messaging app.The Russian Communications Agency said on Friday it has filed a lawsuit against the messaging app Telegram after it refused to hand over encryption keys to Russian intelligence.The announcement follows a months-long row between Telegram and Russian authorities, who insist they need access to the keys to investigate serious crimes including terrorist attacks. [...]


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