News Corp Latest to Make Deal With Google in Australia Push

News Corp Latest to Make Deal With Google in Australia Push
A Google logo in Mountain View, Calif., on Nov. 1, 2018. Stephen Lam/Reuters
The Associated Press
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CANBERRA, Australia—Google is striking deals in Australia to pay for journalism but Facebook is vowing to restrict news sharing as Australian lawmakers consider forcing digital giants into payment agreements.

Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. announced a wide-ranging deal with Google Wednesday. Major Australian media organization Seven West Media reached a deal earlier, its rival Nine Entertainment is reportedly close to its own pact and Australian Broadcasting Corp. is in negotiations.