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Microsoft block MSN Messenger in Cuba

2 Jun 2009 | Index Index, minipost

Cuba has criticised Microsoft for blocking its Messenger instant messaging service on the island and in other countries under U.S. sanctions, calling it yet another example of Washington’s “harsh” treatment of Havana. Read more here

Australian U-turn on Internet censorship plans

28 May 2009 | Index Index, minipost

The Australian government has back-tracked on its much criticised plan to pass legislation that would impose censorship Internet browsing habits. Read more here

Chinese academic wins landmark Internet censorship case

26 May 2009 | Index Index, minipost

A Chinese professor has won his case against an Internet company that closed his website in March after he posted what was deemed to be illegal material. This is the first-ever case to be won by a victim of Internet censorship in a Chinese court. Read more here

North Korea launches mobile Internet

22 May 2009 | Index Index, minipost

North Korea has reportedly launched a limited mobile Internet service. A previous short-lived mobile service had been shut down without explanation in 2004. Read more here

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