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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Jack Schofield

Russia agrees to shut down Allofmp3.com

Or maybe not. "The nation has struck the agreement with the Office of the US Trade Representative as it seeks entry to the World Trade Organization. The US has suggested that it would hold up Russia's acceptance in the WTO unless leaders there took action against digital piracy," reports CNet.



"Russia will take enforcement actions against the operation of Russia-based websites," according to a press release issued November 19 by the US Trade Representative. "(Russia will) investigate and prosecute companies that illegally distribute copyright works on the Internet."



However, Allofmp3.com is still operating:



"AllofMP3 doesn't expect the Russian government to take any action against the company since it operates within the current law," said Rory Davenport, an Allofmp3.com spokesman. "The company is fully committed to its business."



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