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--></style><div dir="ltr">Russia backtracks on internet governance proposals
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/20676293<br><span itemprop="itemreviewed"><br><br>Russia abandons proposal to regulate the Internet</span><br>http://www.itproportal.com/2012/12/11/russia-abandons-proposal-regulate-internet/<br><br><br>Russia abandons proposal for U.N. governance of Internet<br>http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57558363-93/russia-abandons-proposal-for-u.n-governance-of-internet/<br><br><br>Abu Dhabi summit calls for action on internet child abuse<br>http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/crime/abu-dhabi-summit-calls-for-action-on-internet-child-abuse-1.1117468<br><br><br>Ohio lawyer plans to lead transition of domain names
<br>http://tucsoncitizen.com/usa-today-news/2012/12/10/ohio-lawyer-plans-to-lead-transition-of-domain-names/<br><br><br>Bad call for African Internet<br>http://www.itweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=60696:bad-call-for-african-internet<br><br><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_news_title"><br>Africa: the growing appetite for broadband</span><br>http://www.telecomtv.com/comspace_newsDetail.aspx?n=49751&amp;id=8234cf6f-2537-4abe-83c8-014d16263b6a<br><br><br>Africa: ICTs Delivering Home-Grown Development Solutions in Africa<br>http://allafrica.com/stories/201212110709.html<br><span class="blox-headline entry-title"><br></span><br>New high-speed internet connects African research to world<br><span class="blox-headline entry-title">http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20121207102115781<br><br><br>Cable ONE Ranked High in Internet Speed by PC MAgazine</span><br>http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/business/article_f06e78f4-4352-11e2-838a-001a4bcf887a.html<br><span class="blox-headline entry-title"></span><br></div>                                               </div></body>
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