German parliament approves law to fine social networks over hate speech

Germany's parliament approved a law which would fine social networks like Facebook up to 50 million euros if they don't remove illegal posts within 24 hours.

The controversial law has been criticized by social networking companies and free speech activists.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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