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WorldClinton urged to influence on countries restricting Internet useUS senators are urging US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to take more proactive steps in supporting organisations that promote 'Internet freedom' in countries such as Iran and China, where severe Internet restrictions are enforced.21 Jan 07:58 PM