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Secret deal aims to scuttle internet pirates

By Stanley Pignal in Brussels and Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson in New York

Published: January 28 2010 22:49 | Last updated: January 28 2010 22:49

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Countries are getting tough on illegal downloading

Persistent illegal downloaders face having their internet links disconnected under a secret trade deal being negotiated by developed nations this week, according to activists and industry groups.

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