[AfrICANN-discuss] Web review November 04, 2013

[Mamadou LO]

INTERNET GOVERNANCE

NSA furore has roots in US internet imperialism
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2013/nov/01/nsa-furore-roots-us-internet-imperialism

Will NSA revelations lead to the Balkanisation of the internet?
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/nov/01/nsa-revelations-balkanisation-internet

Leaked document shows British spy agency led European Internet tappingRead more:  http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2013/11/02/Leaked-document-shows-British-spy-agency-led-European-Internet-tapping/UPI-28891383415429/#ixzz2jhhbap1s

Brazil says Internet privacy must be UN priority
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/world/377831/brazil-says-internet-privacy-must-be-un-priority

Brazil to legislate on online civil rights following Snowden revelations
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/nov/01/brazil-legislate-online-civil-rights-snowden

PRISM and the Administration State Strikes Back
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20131101_prism_and_the_administration_state_strikes_back/

IETF Looking at Technical Changes to Raise the Bar for Monitoring
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20131031_ietf_looking_at_technical_changes_to_raise_the_bar_for_monitoring/

Some reflections on the 2013 IGF meeting 
http://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2013/11/we-have-come-long-way

Time for action ¡­.  Building Bridges to protect creativity (part II)
http://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2013/11/time-action-%E2%80%A6-building-bridges-protect-creativity-part-ii


ICANN / DOMAIN NAME

Pre-Delegation Testing for Dot Chinese Online (.ÔÚÏß) & Dot Chinese Website (.ÖÐÎÄÍø) Begins
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20131104_pre_delegation_testing_for_dot_chinese_online_dot_chinese_website/

Yet Another Embarrassing IDN Gaff from ICANN
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20131104_yet_another_embarrassing_idn_gaff_from_icann/

ICANN wants more APAC voices to step up
http://www.zdnet.com/icann-wants-more-apac-voices-to-step-up-7000022712/

First New TLD Quietly Enters Sunrise Period
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20131101_first_new_tld_quietly_enters_sunrise_period/

ICANN Issues Rules For Last Resort Auction But Fails To Address Many Of Applicants Concerns
http://www.thedomains.com/2013/11/02/icann-issues-rules-for-last-resort-auction-but-fails-to-address-many-of-applicants-concerns/

WIPO Panel Rejects Johnsons & Johnsons UDRP Claim on 17 Year Old Domain Johnsons.com
http://www.thedomains.com/2013/11/04/wipo-panel-rejects-johnsons-johnsons-udrp-claim-on-17-year-old-domain-johnsons-com/

Famous Four issues statement about .Sport decision
http://domainnamewire.com/2013/10/31/famous-four-issues-statement-about-sport-decision/

Polo sport beats Polo brand in .Polo top level domain name dispute
http://domainnamewire.com/2013/10/16/polo-sport-beats-polo-brand-in-polo-top-level-domain-name-dispute/

The internet's Big Bang: how to protect IP rights in a universe of new domains
http://www.legalweek.com/legal-week/analysis/2303699/the-internets-big-bang-how-to-protect-ip-rights-in-a-universe-of-new-domains

Why use the .paris extension and how
http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=5d0a578e-407f-4f4a-89c3-061f69e1685a


AFRICAN INTERNET NEWS

Africa: Transform Africa Should Look At Increasing Internet Access

http://allafrica.com/stories/201311010860.html

Africa to lead the world in international bandwidth demand
http://www.techworld.com.au/article/530693/africa_lead_world_international_bandwidth_demand/

Africa Advancing Digitally
http://econsultancy.com/sn/press-releases/7488-africa-advancing-digitally-2

North African governments use connectivity as political weapon ¨C Akamai
http://www.humanipo.com/news/35844/north-african-governments-use-connectivity-as-political-weapon-akamai/

Rwanda's role in connecting Africa
http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2013-11/04/content_17077864.htm

Rwanda: From Kigali ICT Summit - Can You Cook Online?
http://allafrica.com/stories/201311030002.html

African ICT expert joins the World Wide Web Foundation
http://www.biztechafrica.com/article/african-ict-expert-joins-world-wide-web-foundation/7160/?section=internet#.UnfdL4651UA

MainOne to Launch Tier III Data Centre Facility
http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/mainone-to-launch-tier-iii-data-centre-facility/163407/

Bill Gates: Prioritizing worldwide Internet access over human health is 'a joke'
http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/responsible-living/stories/bill-gates-prioritizing-worldwide-internet-access-over-human

Work starts on world¡¯s largest radio telescope
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/news/display/?id=11011

More news
http://allafrica.com/ict/?aa_source=main-nav-t3
http://www.biztechafrica.com/

 		 	   		  
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