Air Force Blocks Sites Featuring WikiLeaks Information

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Air Force personnel have been blocked from accessing the websites of major news publications that have published classified military and diplomatic documents released by WikiLeaks.

Service members who try to view the banned sites get a notice that reads: "ACCESS DENIED. Internet Usage is Logged & Monitored," according to a screen shot obtained by The Wall Street Journal. The message also warns that anyone who accesses unauthorized sites from military computers could face punishment.

The Journal said the blocked websites include those of The New York Times, Britain's Guardian, Spain's El Pais and France's Le Monde. In all, more than 25 sites are currently blocked and the military said there are no plans to unblock them.

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