International | Law, politics and internet addresses
tough.ly/treated
Shortened web links are convenient, but they come at a price
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PHYSICAL investment in Libya would merit much due diligence. On the internet, this is not yet standard. The woes of vb.ly, a website that used Libya's .ly domain name, highlight a neglected problem for web businesses and users.
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