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<h3 style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 10px;">ICANN Weekly Newsletter</h3>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px;">News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers</p>
<span style="float: left;"><strong><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DQMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=9sNEmeHsXFp-cNda-LYWDwQ2lJbJRvk9g5nCvXrx7nU&s=VIIt8zlcKdTjY-1m5dE1kxP1QGTqVB_WMm63TInl28M&e=">http://www.icann.org/[icann.org]</a></strong></span><span style="float: right; font-size: small;"><strong>Week
ending 28 October 2016</strong></span>
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<h4>Announcements This Week</h4>
<p style="margin: 10px 0px 0px;"><strong><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_announcement-2D3-2D2016-2D10-2D28-2Den&d=DQMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=9sNEmeHsXFp-cNda-LYWDwQ2lJbJRvk9g5nCvXrx7nU&s=9norIdpRA95B6tDa3rVGBJgT34woIC1FTOZWz511FRc&e=">ICANN
FY16 Annual Report of Expense Reimbursement and Other Payments to ICANN Directors for the Period 1 July 2015 Through 30 June 2016[icann.org]</a></strong><br>
28 October 2016</p>
<p style="margin: 10px 0px 0px;"><strong><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_announcement-2D2-2D2016-2D10-2D28-2Den&d=DQMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=9sNEmeHsXFp-cNda-LYWDwQ2lJbJRvk9g5nCvXrx7nU&s=TUL7n9f6bnyYufHCV3uoPv8V_kcV_7MWqEcnYVqnCl0&e=">Call
for Volunteers for the Registration Directory Service (formerly WHOIS) Review Team[icann.org]</a></strong><br>
28 October 2016</p>
<p style="margin: 10px 0px 0px;"><strong><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_announcement-2D2016-2D10-2D28-2Den&d=DQMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=9sNEmeHsXFp-cNda-LYWDwQ2lJbJRvk9g5nCvXrx7nU&s=RL_2amf2njUBERVOXtFxZOc8SeOPenaxKKk1RZnoPvU&e=">Call
for Public Comment on the Middle East and Adjoining Countries' (MEAC) 2016-2019 Strategy[icann.org]</a></strong><br>
28 October 2016</p>
<p style="margin: 10px 0px 0px;"><strong><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_announcement-2D2-2D2016-2D10-2D27-2Den&d=DQMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=9sNEmeHsXFp-cNda-LYWDwQ2lJbJRvk9g5nCvXrx7nU&s=lUjFhG0g1KlsjnPCWUm6fvyRiVg1B7m1gtAkteInulQ&e=">Provide
Input to the CCT Review Team at ICANN57[icann.org]</a></strong><br>
27 October 2016</p>
<p style="margin: 10px 0px 0px;"><strong><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_announcement-2D2016-2D10-2D27-2Den&d=DQMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=9sNEmeHsXFp-cNda-LYWDwQ2lJbJRvk9g5nCvXrx7nU&s=4MhEJH3YHaayk7_3N0WJ7E1D3_kWRVMP5Bh_VGBgaP0&e=">Root
Stability Study Draft Report Available for Public Comment[icann.org]</a></strong><br>
27 October 2016</p>
<p style="margin: 10px 0px 0px;"><strong><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_announcement-2D4-2D2016-2D10-2D26-2Den&d=DQMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=9sNEmeHsXFp-cNda-LYWDwQ2lJbJRvk9g5nCvXrx7nU&s=cXczETsvSoRB2134_Y2DG1naFc0h0_ZkmNzK2m7ZyU0&e=">Updated
PDT Specifications: WHOIS Test Updates[icann.org]</a></strong><br>
26 October 2016</p>
<p style="margin: 10px 0px 0px;"><strong><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_announcement-2D3-2D2016-2D10-2D26-2Den&d=DQMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=9sNEmeHsXFp-cNda-LYWDwQ2lJbJRvk9g5nCvXrx7nU&s=QYQGWY6csjtzXNV1F38V_KoQJ539qG8keqlCuXcROaU&e=">ICANN
Audited Financial Statements for FY16 Have Been Published[icann.org]</a></strong><br>
26 October 2016</p>
<p style="margin: 10px 0px 0px;"><strong><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_announcement-2D2-2D2016-2D10-2D26-2Den&d=DQMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=9sNEmeHsXFp-cNda-LYWDwQ2lJbJRvk9g5nCvXrx7nU&s=vAbMJAwqijnsXeoBZnxSMswxHrJJvj3n1Sq2Z_nRTTo&e=">Plan
for Thin to Thick Whois Transition Available for Public Comment[icann.org]</a></strong><br>
26 October 2016</p>
<p style="margin: 10px 0px 0px;"><strong><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_announcement-2D7b-2D2016-2D10-2D25-2Den&d=DQMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=9sNEmeHsXFp-cNda-LYWDwQ2lJbJRvk9g5nCvXrx7nU&s=2B-ZzKI0dL3Bp5Jty3Jefo2titP4lxnQIQW0fVDEGr8&e=">ICANN
and CCK Collaborate on a Youth Education Initiative in Tunisia[icann.org]</a></strong><br>
25 October 2016</p>
<p style="margin: 10px 0px 0px;"><strong><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_announcement-2D2-2D2016-2D10-2D24-2Den&d=DQMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=9sNEmeHsXFp-cNda-LYWDwQ2lJbJRvk9g5nCvXrx7nU&s=7DqnB8P42fjuv0k2yM7623VmkXn6N3GWJHrTFw_4BlY&e=">Draft
PTI FY18 Operating Plan and Budget[icann.org]</a></strong><br>
24 October 2016</p>
<p style="margin: 10px 0px 0px;"><strong><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_announcement-2D2016-2D10-2D24-2Den&d=DQMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=9sNEmeHsXFp-cNda-LYWDwQ2lJbJRvk9g5nCvXrx7nU&s=8psGx41LbCplHfsvOTNXVmDpIzIOVZNAk3lBM2_ZQm0&e=">Proposal
for Lao Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR)[icann.org]</a></strong><br>
24 October 2016</p>
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<h4>Upcoming Events</h4>
<p><strong><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__meetings.icann.org_en_hyderabad57&d=DQMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=9sNEmeHsXFp-cNda-LYWDwQ2lJbJRvk9g5nCvXrx7nU&s=QkvGh4vXlXNfUp37SFC-TRvVel6hKSjJrRc3IXfk2MM&e="><img src="https://meetings.icann.org/sites/default/files/resize/icann57_logo_black_vertical_hyderabad-150x190.png" alt="ICANN 57 | Hyderabad" width="150" height="190" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px;"><br>
3-9 November 2016: 57th International Public ICANN Meeting – Hyderabad[meetings.icann.org]</a></strong></p>
<h4>About ICANN</h4>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resources_pages_governance_bylaws-2Den&d=DQMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=9sNEmeHsXFp-cNda-LYWDwQ2lJbJRvk9g5nCvXrx7nU&s=5af8NZ5ou97Ggojc3EAKa01FIJGddF1-HWL8a6sh-Po&e=">ICANN
Bylaws[icann.org]</a></strong></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px;">Our bylaws are very important to us. They capture our mission of security, stability and accessibility, and compel the organization to be open and transparent. Learn more at
<strong><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DQMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=9sNEmeHsXFp-cNda-LYWDwQ2lJbJRvk9g5nCvXrx7nU&s=VIIt8zlcKdTjY-1m5dE1kxP1QGTqVB_WMm63TInl28M&e=">www.ICANN.org[icann.org]</a></strong>.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_en_planning_&d=DQMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=9sNEmeHsXFp-cNda-LYWDwQ2lJbJRvk9g5nCvXrx7nU&s=9q-boreVRwbYP3cASYUOZFcURKAVCZyyvDgRc1fIyV4&e=">Strategic
Plan, 2016 - 2020[icann.org]</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_en_financials_opplan.htm&d=DQMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=9sNEmeHsXFp-cNda-LYWDwQ2lJbJRvk9g5nCvXrx7nU&s=AmPXVayW7o2PRBhqGx4-WTKBIxqyzNN2Vbv7kx1Ualg&e=">ICANN
FY17 Operating Plan and Budget[icann.org]</a></strong></p>
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