BlackBerry in race to satisfy Saudis

Aug 9 – Research In Motion is on a deadline as it tests servers, hoping to stop authorities in Saudi Arabia from blocking the Messenger service. Paul Chapman reports


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BlackBerry in race to satisfy Saudis

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  1. What is ‘hanging over’ BlackBerry’s messenger service?
  2. What must be allowed on the service?
  3. When is the deadline?
  4. Who would have better access to data?
  5. How many people use BlackBerry’s?
  6. Why do Saudi officials want to monitor data?
  7. Which verb is used to describe the influence of Saudi clerics?
  8. What does the device encourage?
  9. Who else has threatened to block BlackBerry Services?
  10. On what grounds do countries such as India and Kuwait have concerns?