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- http://blogs.zdnet.c...crosoft/?p=2869
May 22, 2009 - "Microsoft is confirming that it is cutting off Windows Live Messenger service for users in five countries that are “subject to United States sanctions.” As reported first by LiveSide.net* earlier this week, “users in Cuba, Syria, Iran, Sudan and North Korea can no longer IM with Windows Live Messenger.” A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed the move on May 21: “I can confirm the report on LiveSide is correct. Microsoft has discontinued providing Instant Messenger services in certain countries subject to United States sanctions. Details of these sanctions are available from the United States Office of Foreign Assets control”..."
* http://preview.tinyurl.com/oevcu9
