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Number of porn websites blocked in China reaches 726

New Delhi, January 20 (ANI): The total number of porn websites blocked in China has reached 726, with the imposition of ban on another 244 sites last week.

The Government crackdown on porn websites had begun on January 5, according to Xinhua news agency.

A statement issued by the Special Operation Office for Crackdown on Online Porn and Lewd Content revealed that about a third of the closed websites had not registered with governmental departments, reports the China Daily.

The statement further added that such websites violated the top legislature's regulations, and other laws regarding public distribution of sexual images.

The month-long campaign against Internet porn was launched by the State Council's Information Office, Ministry of Public Security and Ministry of Culture as well as four other government agencies. (ANI)

Anand draws exhibition tie at Olympics

Sydney: India's chess superstar Vishwanathan Anand played a 1-1 tie against Alexi Shirov in a two-game exhibition match at the Sydney Olympics, an effort aimed at getting an entry for the sport in future Olympic games. The world chess body, FIDE, had especially invited Anand to play the tie against the Latvian-born Shirov, who now lives in Spain. It was part of FIDE's plans to popularise the sport in an attempt to get it included in the Olympics schedule. Chess already.....
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