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Last modified: November 1, 2006, 6:07 AM PST

Athens summit tackles the dominance of the English language, censorship vs. free speech, and other online issues.

Delegates: English isn't good enough

Participants at U.N. summit demand more internationalization, saying that the English language enjoys an unfair Net monopoly.
November 1, 2006

Attendees blast Cisco, others on China cooperation

At summit, delegates target tech companies abiding by Chinese censorship policies, call for global free-speech regulations.
October 31, 2006

China: We don't censor the Internet. Really

Chinese government official draws incredulous stares at U.N. summit when denying that the Great Firewall of China exists.
October 31, 2006

No Internet at United Nations 'Internet' summit

blog The wireless connection in the main conference hall appeared briefly before dying and leaving attendees bereft of the Net.
October 31, 2006

U.N. official invokes spirit of Socrates

blog During opening ceremonies, Yoshio Utsumi sets out to challenge beliefs on how the Internet should be governed.
October 31, 2006

U.N. proposes changes to Net's operation

Official takes aim at "self-serving justifications" for permitting the U.S. to preserve its unique influence and authority online.
October 30, 2006

U.N. summit revives concerns about Net control

Diplomats head to Athens for a summit that will resume a long-simmering debate about the United States' role on the Internet.
October 27, 2006

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