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A sign showing major news organizations along with the words "fake news" is held up as US President Donald Trump speaks at a Make America Great Again Rally in Washington, Michigan on April 28, 2018.

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Shefali Rekhi Asia News Network Editor, Shefali Rekhi

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Fake news is getting a browbeating online.
An increased focus on the issue in recent years has led to measures by social media giants such as Facebook and Google to contain its spread.
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