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EU demands more concessions from Google in anti-trust case

Google ordered to better address concerns it is blocking competitors, says EU anti-trust regulator.
European Commission fines Microsoft, warns others

In an unprecedented move Wednesday, the European Commission fined Microsoft Corp for failing to follow through on a commitment it made to give customers a clear choice of web browser. The fine of 561 million euros ($731 million) represents 1 percent of Microsoft's annual sales.
Microsoft fined $730 million over browser choice

The European Union imposed a sanction on Microsoft after it failed to comply with a settlement where it promised to present Windows users with easier access to other Web browsers.
TNT sale to UPS blocked by European regulators

TNT Express was set to be absorbed by shipping giant UPS, but the sale was blocked by the European Union's antitrust chief. UPS first offered to buy TNT Express in March to increase its shipping footprint in Europe.
Chapter & Verse Amazon wins an e-book fight in Europe

European Union regulators ended an antitrust probe into e-book prices after Apple and other publishers offered to abandon the possibility of pricing agreements that would have hindered Amazon selling e-books more cheaply than their rivals.
EU pulls Microsoft into latest antitrust investigation

Has Microsoft kept its promises from 2009? An EU antitrust committee will decide that soon. Already, Microsoft has conceded that it has "fallen short" in some areas.
Microsoft fine, $1.1B, upheld in antitrust suit

Microsoft fine costing $1.1 billion was upheld, resulting in the largest fine ever from a single antitrust case in Europe. The Microsoft fine was levied by the European Commission's antitrust suit.
After Spanish bailout, troubled markets

Rates fell on Spanish bonds, boding larger problems for Europe.
Too good to last: Relief over Spain bank rescue fades quickly

The news of a bailout of Spanish banks caused a brief burst of optimism to penetrate the gloom of Wall Street Monday. But within hours stocks had fallen again, with the Dow closing down 142 points at 12,411, another large decline.
Horizons EU gives thumbs up to Sony's $2.2 billion takeover of EMI

The European Union has approved the Sony-led acquisition of EMI Music. But there are strings attached.
EU approves Google's $12.5B Motorola Mobility acquisition

EU Competition Commissioner Joaquin Almunia said in a statement Monday that regulators didn't believe the transaction itself raised any competitive problems.
Global News Blog EU summit pledges help – but offers no more money – for struggling East

03/02/2009 12:00 am