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Follow RT on the latest news on Telegram Messenger, which is a popular cloud-based cross-platform messaging service created by Russian businessman Pavel Durov and registered in London, UK. Don't miss the latest news on Pavel Durov and his recent activities. Telegram is an app available on operating systems such as Android, Windows NT, iOS, etc. Get the news on these and other operating systems and their relation to Telegram. According to Russian officials, Telegram was often used by criminals, including extremists. Russian intelligence requested the network's encryption keys, but Durov refused to provide them, noting that it violates privacy of Telegram's users. In April 2018 Russian watchdog Roskomnadzor announced Telegram blocking. Don't miss the news on recent news and updates on that matter.
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Militaristic fantasies were unleashed on The Telegraph's op-ed pages this week, when a piece asked: 'What would a 21st century British coup look like? And what would a Corbyn government have to do to survive it?'UK News - ‘Safe haven for terrorists’: Iran bans Telegram messenger over national security concerns
The Iranian judiciary has issued a “total ban” on Telegram following a request from the security services, which argued that the encrypted messaging app has become a “safe haven” for terrorist cells, according to local media.World News - Schoolchildren trick Russian officials into erecting monument to banned internet messenger Telegram
A group of children in a Russian village used a donation from a local legislator to erect a memorial to the banned Telegram messenger near the building that hosts the village administration.Russian Politics News - ‘Putin shirtless challenge’: Telegram founder posts bare chest pic amid messenger blocking struggle
Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram messaging service, evoked The 300 Spartans, showing off his ripped physique on Instagram, as Russian authorities are having tough time keeping people away from his brainchild.World News - France pulls top officials from Whatsapp & Telegram for new secret app – report
French politicians are reportedly trialing a secretive chat app in an effort to avoid encrypted messenger services which they believe could be compromised by international spies.World News - Russian internet watchdog launches procedure to block access to Telegram messenger
The Russian telecommunications watchdog has issued an order to internet providers restricting access to web resources used by Telegram messenger, which lost a court battle with the authorities over encryption.Russian Politics News
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