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    Internet Freedom and the Erosion of Democracy

    Internet Freedom and the Erosion of Democracy

    This week, at least 125 million people are watching the Eurovision Song Contest, an annual competition of singers from 56 countries across Europe and parts of the former Soviet Union. This year’s contest is hosted by Azerbaijan, a country whose human-rights record has come under heavy fire. More »Internet Freedom and the Erosion of Democracy

    • The Canadian government's plans for its bill to give law enforcement greater powers over consumer internet information may be on hold, but a consumer group isn't giving up the fight against lawful access.

    • PHILADELPHIE - Le joueur étoile Claude Giroux fait partie d'une cohorte de trois joueurs des Flyers de Philadelphie qui ont passé sous le bistouri au cours des derniers jours, a rapporté mercredi le site Internet du réseau ESPN.

    • The Canadian Press London 2012

      QUEBEC CITY, Que. - The sporting world has found itself stuck in a love-hate relationship with the Internet.

    • SAN FRANCISCO - A federal jury ruled Wednesday that Google didn't infringe on Oracle's patents when the Internet search leader developed its popular Android software for mobile devices.

    • How I Failed at Feminism and Attachment Parenting iVillage Canada - Wed, 23 May, 2012
      How I Failed at Feminism and Attachment Parenting

      I've been a parent for over 13 years and a user of the internet for the same length of time. I think the World Wide Web has been good for mothers, because before the internet, how could thousands of women effectively judge one another? Previously we...

    • Facebook Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is seen on a screen televised from their headquarters in Menlo Park moments after their IPO launch in New York

      (Reuters) - In the run-up to Facebook's $16 billion IPO, Morgan Stanley, the lead underwriter on the deal, unexpectedly delivered some negative news to major clients: The bank's consumer Internet analyst, Scott Devitt, was reducing his revenue forecasts for the company. The sudden caution very close to Facebook's initial …

    • This undated photo provided by Motorola shows newly appointed CEO Dennis Woodside. Woodside was previously president of Google's Americas region. (AP Photo/Motorola)

      SAN FRANCISCO - Google has completed its US$12.5 billion purchase of device maker Motorola Mobility in a deal that poses new challenges for the Internet's most powerful company as it tries to shape the future of mobile computing.

    • Telecoms secretly support Internet surveillance law Ottawa Citizen - Tue, 22 May, 2012

      Canada's proposed Internet surveillance was back in the news last week after speculation grew that government intends to keep the bill in legislative limbo until it dies on the order paper. Public Safety Minister Vic Toews denied the reports, maintaining that Bill C-30 will still be sent to committee for further study.

    • The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to take up a Boston University student's constitutional challenge to a $675,000 penalty for illegally downloading 30 songs and sharing them on the internet.

    • FILE - In this March 28, 2012 file photo, the Supreme Court is seen in Washington. The Supreme Court won't reduce the $675,000 verdict against a Boston University student who illegally downloaded 30 songs and shared them on the Internet. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

      WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court won't reduce the $675,000 verdict against a Boston University student who illegally downloaded 30 songs and shared them on the Internet.

    • FILE - In this March 28, 2012 file photo, the Supreme Court is seen in Washington. The Supreme Court won't reduce the $675,000 verdict against a Boston University student who illegally downloaded 30 songs and shared them on the Internet. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

      WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court won't reduce the $675,000 verdict against a Boston University student who illegally downloaded 30 songs and shared them on the Internet.

    • TORONTO - The next time you get frustrated because a website refuses to load instantly, or a streaming video has to buffer for a few seconds, think of the surprisingly large number of Canadians still on dial-up.

    • The logo of Yahoo is seen in its Hong Kong office in Hong Kong Monday, May 21, 2012. Struggling Internet company Yahoo Inc. has secured a lifeline after agreeing to sell half of its prized stake in Chinese e-commerce group Alibaba for about $7.1 billion, with most of the cash going to shareholders. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

      HONG KONG - Struggling Internet company Yahoo Inc. has secured a lifeline after agreeing to sell half of its prized stake in Chinese e-commerce group Alibaba for about $7.1 billion, with most of the cash going to shareholders.

    • Calgary pro’s nine-hole record survives Aussie’s 55

      Jamie Kureluk couldn’t get on the Internet quick enough.The Calgary teaching and playing professional heard that Rhein Gibson played 18 holes in an incredible score of 55 and Kureluk had to see if his world record nine-hole score of 25, established during the final round of the 2010 Alberta Open at Carnmoney, was still …

    • Women walk past the logo of Google in front of its former headquarters in Beijing

      (Reuters) - Google said on Saturday that Chinese authorities have approved its $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility Holdings, the last regulatory hurdle to a deal that would allow the world's No. 1 Internet search engine to develop its own line of smart phones. Google, which will be the newest entrant to the handset …

    • You can't read a magazine, go on the Internet, or turn on the TV nowadays without seeing some kind of fairy tale adaptation staring back at you. Vanessa Hudgens's "Beastly"and Amanda Seyfried's "Red Riding Hood" came out last year. Ginnifer … Continue …

    • Facebook prices IPO at $38 US CBC - Fri, 18 May, 2012

      Social networking giant Facebook has priced its initial public offering at $38 US a share, making it the largest internet IPO. Shares will begin trading on the Nasdaq tomorrow.

    • Facebook prices IPO at $38 US CBC - Thu, 17 May, 2012

      Social networking giant Facebook has priced its initial public offering at $38 US a share, making it the largest internet IPO. Shares will begin trading on the Nasdaq tomorrow.

    • SAN FRANCISCO - Published reports say Hewlett-Packard is poised to eliminate up to 30,000 jobs to help offset dwindling demand for personal computers as more people connect to the Internet on smartphones and tablets.

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