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Convinced that Mark Zuckerberg doesn't quite yet have enough user data, Austria is now considering a new law that would require large internet platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to register their users , effectively banning anonymity on so

Austria plans to close seven mosques and may expel dozens of imams in an effort to push back against radical Islam and foreign funding of religious groups.

A sigh of relief went through Europe when independent Alexander Van der Bellen narrowly beat his far-right rival Norbert Hofer for the Austrian presidency in May, diplomats say.

After winning Austria's presidential election, Alexander Van der Bellen says his victory sends a pro-European message. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Election in Austria excites the Left.

Austria holds presidential elections on Sunday in a contest pitting a left-leaning contender against a right-winger supported by a populist anti-immigration party. Beyond the contest for the largely ceremonial office, the vote is being watched in other EU

As Austrians prepare to head to the polls, the candidates have sent out their final campaign messages. Norbert Hofer of the right-wing Freedom Party has urged voters to ensure a "safe Austria" for future generations.

Two candidates in Austria's presidential election held their final campaign events before the vote.

Norbert Hofer, vying to become the first freely elected far-right head of state in Europe since World War II, said opponents who repeatedly accused him of seeking a break with the Europ

A far-right, anti-immigration populist is in a close fight for Austria's presidency