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A Press backlash against the Government's plan for a media watchdog underpinned in law intensified today as it emerged that the internet will be targeted for the first time.
Press watchdog to cover websites even if not connected to newspaper.
Foreign sites targeting UK audiences could face huge damages for abuses.
Lawyers say bloggers could also be affected but Government says no.
Full details on how internet is affected 'still to be confirmed', MPs say.
Turmoil as Press signals it will not sign up to new regulatory scheme.
Financial Times Editor Lionel Barber attacks plan as 'unsatisfactory'.
Hacked Off campaigners were present at talks but newspapers were not.
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