Thursday, May 17, 2012

#Iran to Sue Google Over Dropping Persian Gulf Name From Map

Peter Radzio

8:37 AM  -  
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Iran to Sue Google Over Dropping Persian Gulf Name From Map - Forbes »
In a move that shows just how powerful online mapping has become, the AP is reporting that Iran will sue Google over dropping the name of the Persian Gulf on GoogleMaps. The action comes after Google ...
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John Yates

6:29 AM  -  Extended circles
Iran to sue Google over dropping Persian Gulf name
Look at the Gulf on the map. Persia is certainly on one side, but it could just as easily be called the "Ibn Saud Gulf", and possibly with much better reason. Why not "The Gulf" or some such ?
And the ridiculous and needless attempt of Iran to build nuclear bombs is causing annoyance all over the world. That is not good public relations, if Iran wants to continues to exist..
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/iran-to-sue-google-over-dropping-persian-gulf-name/articleshow/13211208.cms
Iran to sue Google over dropping Persian Gulf name - The Economic Times »
Iran says it will sue Google over dropping the name of the Persian Gulf on Google Maps.