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<body class='hmmessage'><div dir='ltr'>INTERNET GOVERNANCE<br><br><a href="http://www.circleid.com/posts/20131203_framework_for_recent_internet_governance_montevideo_to_1net/" class="blue">A Framework for Recent Internet Governance Discussions - From Montevideo Statement to 1net</a><br>http://www.circleid.com/posts/20131203_framework_for_recent_internet_governance_montevideo_to_1net/<br><br>India for UN body to resolve internet governance issues<br>
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/internet/India-for-UN-body-to-resolve-internet-governance-issues/articleshow/26878044.cms<br><span style="position:relative;" class="arttle"></span><br><a href="http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2013/12/04/video-who-controls-the-internet/" rel="bookmark" title="Video: Who Controls the Internet?">Video: Who Controls the Internet? </a><br>http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2013/12/04/video-who-controls-the-internet/<br><br>Moscow backs idea of Internet's int'l regulation - Lavrov
<br>http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2013_12_05/Moscow-backs-idea-of-Internets-intl-regulation-Lavrov-5296/<br><br>Malta leading EU survey on online surveillance and privacy<br>http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20131205/technology/Malta-leading-EU-survey-on-online-surveillance-and-privacy.497685#.UqCSwY651UA<br><br>ICANN / DOMAIN NAME<br><br>Bulk Transfer of Domain Names from Pacnames Ltd to Net-Chinese Co., Ltd.<br>http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-04dec13-en.htm<br><br>Launch of the Extended Process Similarity Review Panel in the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process<br>http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-04dec13-en.htm<br><br>New gTLD Collision Occurrence Management Plan Frequently Asked Questions<br>http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-03dec13-en.htm<br><span itemprop="name"></span><br>ICANN: new domains are about consumer choice and helping SMEs<br><span itemprop="name">http://econsultancy.com/sn/blog/63942-icann-new-domains-are-about-consumer-choice-and-helping-smes<br><br>.xyz Signs Registry Agreement with ICANN</span><br>http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/xyz-signs-registry-agreement-with-icann-401976.htm<br><br>The Internet Has Run Out of Four-Letter Dot-Com Names<br>http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2013/12/04/four_letter_domain_names_zero_unclaimed_llll_dot_coms_left_on_the_internet.html?wpisrc=burger_bar<br><br>Romania plans to introduce yearly renewal fee for .ro Internet domain names<br>http://www.romania-insider.com/romania-plans-to-introduce-yearly-renewal-fee-for-ro-internet-domain-names/110923/<br><br>Amazon.com registers domain names for its delivery-by-drone Prime Air service<br>https://domainnamewire.com/2013/12/02/amazon-com-registers-domain-names-for-its-delivery-by-drone-prime-air-service/<br><br>Are 10,000 registrations a realistic goal for niche new top level domains?<br>http://domainnamewire.com/2013/12/04/are-10000-registrations-a-realistic-goal-for-niche-new-top-level-domains/<br><br>Tips for non-Canadian brand owners seeking to protect marks as domain names<br>http://www.internationallawoffice.com/newsletters/detail.aspx?g=336e05a9-b2da-49f1-b49a-0eafed626458<br><br>New SA domains: what you need to know <br>http://www.techcentral.co.za/new-sa-domains-what-you-need-to-know/45418/<br><br>INTERNET REGULATION<br><br><a href="http://www.circleid.com/posts/20131204_canadas_anti_spam_law_coming_into_force_june_2014/" class="blue">Canada's Anti-Spam Law Coming Into Force July 01, 2014</a><br>http://www.circleid.com/posts/20131204_canadas_anti_spam_law_coming_into_force_june_2014/<br><span></span><br>New Threat To Internet Neutrality? FCC Chairmain Tom Wheeler Says ISPs Can Charge Netflix For Faster Access To Consumers<br><span>http://www.ibtimes.com/new-threat-internet-neutrality-fcc-chairmain-tom-wheeler-says-isps-can-charge-netflix-faster-access<br><br><br>SECURITY<br><br>The United States and Estonia: Partners in Cyber Security and Internet Freedom<br></span>http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2013/218234.htm<br><br>Security Workshop Videos - Broadband World Forum<br><span>http://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2013/12/security-workshop-videos-broadband-world-forum<br><br></span>Encryption and security booming in post-Snowden Internet, but will it help or hinder?<br><span>http://www.pcworld.com/article/2068266/encryption-and-security-booming-in-post-snowden-internet-but-will-it-help-or-hinder-.html<br></span><span><br>AFRICAN INTERNET NEWS</span><br><br>IDC predictions for Africa in 2014<br>http://www.itweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=69571:IDC-predictions-for-Africa-in-2014&catid=69<br><br>The Asia-Africa Link Is IT<br>http://www.ipsnews.net/2013/12/asia-africa-link/<br><br>New SA domains: what you need to know <br><span>http://www.techcentral.co.za/new-sa-domains-what-you-need-to-know/45418/</span><br><br><a href="http://www.itnewsafrica.com/2013/12/users-urged-to-register-africa-now/">Users urged to register .africa now</a><br><span>http://www.itnewsafrica.com/2013/12/users-urged-to-register-africa-now/<br></span><br>Rapid Growth of Internet in Africa Leading to Digital Publishing Boom<br><span>http://goodereader.com/blog/e-book-news/rapid-growth-of-internet-in-africa-leading-to-digital-publishing-boom?utm_source=feedly<br></span><br>Africa’s Internet Usage Growing by 3,606%, Opening Doors For e-Publishers<br><span>http://atlantablackstar.com/2013/12/03/africas-internet-usage-growing-3606/<br><br></span>Why internet costs in East Africa remain stubbornly high <br><span>http://www.itwebafrica.com/network/333-africa/232105-why-internet-costs-in-east-africa-remain-stubbornly-high<br><br></span>‘Sudan, South Sudan have a bigger broadband market than Ethiopia’ <br>http://www.itwebafrica.com/telecommunications/335-africa/232096-sudan-south-sudan-have-a-bigger-broadband-market-than-ethiopia<br><span><br><br><br><br><br><br></span> </div></body>
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