It seems like Google is buzzing(pun intended) around a lot these days. They announced hours ago that Google Earth, Picasa and Chrome will be available for download in Iran as some of U.S's export restrictions have been lifted.
The U.S. export control and sanctions programs prohibited software downloads during protests which erupted in Iran in June 2009 following the disputed Presidential election. At that point in time, Iran shut down traditional media outlets, deported foreign journalists, closed off print journalism and disrupted telco lines. All that left the use of the internet as the best source of information out of the country where Youtube and Twitter were cited as the main contributors for firsthand news.
This is a significant move by Google as they are helping the cause for freedom of speech and giving people the tools to do it.
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