The U.N.-backed forum is building on a decision by the body responsible for domains, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, or ICANN, to allow Web site addresses in any language.

VOA: standard.2009.11.16

Both Organizations recognize the importance of the Internet for building inclusive knowledge societies, and strengthening and promoting cultural diversity and multilingualism in cyberspace.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

Google is determined not to let Microsoft do the same to it by building Internet search into Windows.

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Yahoo is building internet widgets into the most advanced TV sets that appear as small icons at the bottom of the screen.

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