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Microsoft's Appeal Against UK Block on Activision Deal Paused for Two Months by London Tribunal
Microsoft has been granted a two-month pause on its appeal against the UK's decision to block its takeover of Activision Blizzard. Both the Xbox maker and the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had asked a London tribunal to grant a two-month stay as the two parties discussed a modified deal proposed by Microsoft.
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Microsoft Asks London Court for Two-Month Pause of Appeal Over Activision Deal
Microsoft on Monday asked a London tribunal to pause its appeal against Britain's block on its $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,66,100 crore) takeover of Activision Blizzard to give the parties more time to resolve the dispute. Britain's competition regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), in April became the first major regulator to block ...
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WhatsApp, Signal Oppose UK Move to Force Companies to Break End-to-End Encryption
WhatsApp, Signal, and five other apps have signed an open letter to oppose Britain's plan to force tech companies to break end-to-end encryption in private messages. The proposed Online Safety Bill incompatible with end-to-end encryption, which enables a message to be read only by the sender and recipient according to the letter's signatories.
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Meta Opposes UK Regulator CMA’s Order to Sell Giphy, Accuses It of Withholding Information
Facebook owner Meta started its appeal on Monday against Britain's ruling that it must sell Giphy, arguing the fact that rival Snap offered far less to buy the animated-images provider undermined the rationale used to block the deal.
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France to Impose Digital Tax This Year Regardless of Any New International Levy
Frustrated with the lack of global progress because of opposition from the United States where the tech giants are based, some countries like France introduced their own digital tax last year. Italy, Britain, and Spain have also either already introduced their own digital taxes or plan to do so.
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Top US Envoy Presses Canada Over Huawei Role in 5G Network: Officials
A senior US envoy on Monday pressed Canada about Ottawa's forthcoming decision on whether to allow China's Huawei Technologies to take part in its 5G network, a move Washington opposes, officials said.
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UK Court Stops Heathrow Airport Expansion On Climate Change Grounds
Britain's Court of Appeal on Thursday ruled in favour of green campaigners who oppose the building of a third runway at London's Heathrow airport, Europe's busiest.
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Conservative Lawmakers Begin Theresa May Confidence Vote
Conservative Party MPs in Britain began two hours of voting Wednesday on a no-confidence motion in Prime Minister Theresa May, initiated by anti-EU lawmakers opposed to her Brexit plan.
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UK speaker John Bercow Criticised Over Donald Trump Parliament Tirade
The Speaker of Britain's House of Commons came under fire Tuesday for saying he was "strongly opposed" to Donald Trump addressing parliament during the US president's state visit later this year.
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UK Speaker John Bercow Opposes A Donald Trump Address To Parliament
The Speaker of Britain's House of Commons said on Monday that he was "strongly opposed" to allowing US President Donald Trump to address members of parliament during his state visit later this year.
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German Finance Chief Opposes 'A La Carte' Brexit Menu
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schauble on Friday insisted in a newspaper interview that Britain cannot serve up its own tailored menu on negotiating its exit from the European Union.
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European Union Presses Ahead With Military Plans Which Britain Opposes
European Union nations pressed ahead Tuesday with plans to boost military cooperation as Britain vowed to oppose the creation of an EU army or headquarters.
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Jeremy Corbyn: Earthy Leftwing Leader Who Splits UK's Labour
Opposed by most of his MPs and lionised by grassroots activists, socialist Jeremy Corbyn was re-elected Saturday as leader of Britain's opposition Labour, but takes his party into an increasingly uncertain future.
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Series Of Anti-Brexit Rallies Planned In Britain
A series of rallies is planned in Britain to oppose plans to leave the European Union.
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Newspaper Says Sorry After George Clooney Slams Story
Britain's Daily Mail has apologised to George Clooney over a story that claimed his fiancee's mother opposed the marriage on religious grounds.
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Microsoft's Appeal Against UK Block on Activision Deal Paused for Two Months by London Tribunal
Microsoft has been granted a two-month pause on its appeal against the UK's decision to block its takeover of Activision Blizzard. Both the Xbox maker and the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had asked a London tribunal to grant a two-month stay as the two parties discussed a modified deal proposed by Microsoft.
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Microsoft Asks London Court for Two-Month Pause of Appeal Over Activision Deal
Microsoft on Monday asked a London tribunal to pause its appeal against Britain's block on its $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,66,100 crore) takeover of Activision Blizzard to give the parties more time to resolve the dispute. Britain's competition regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), in April became the first major regulator to block ...
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WhatsApp, Signal Oppose UK Move to Force Companies to Break End-to-End Encryption
WhatsApp, Signal, and five other apps have signed an open letter to oppose Britain's plan to force tech companies to break end-to-end encryption in private messages. The proposed Online Safety Bill incompatible with end-to-end encryption, which enables a message to be read only by the sender and recipient according to the letter's signatories.
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Meta Opposes UK Regulator CMA’s Order to Sell Giphy, Accuses It of Withholding Information
Facebook owner Meta started its appeal on Monday against Britain's ruling that it must sell Giphy, arguing the fact that rival Snap offered far less to buy the animated-images provider undermined the rationale used to block the deal.
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France to Impose Digital Tax This Year Regardless of Any New International Levy
Frustrated with the lack of global progress because of opposition from the United States where the tech giants are based, some countries like France introduced their own digital tax last year. Italy, Britain, and Spain have also either already introduced their own digital taxes or plan to do so.
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Top US Envoy Presses Canada Over Huawei Role in 5G Network: Officials
A senior US envoy on Monday pressed Canada about Ottawa's forthcoming decision on whether to allow China's Huawei Technologies to take part in its 5G network, a move Washington opposes, officials said.
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UK Court Stops Heathrow Airport Expansion On Climate Change Grounds
Britain's Court of Appeal on Thursday ruled in favour of green campaigners who oppose the building of a third runway at London's Heathrow airport, Europe's busiest.
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Conservative Lawmakers Begin Theresa May Confidence Vote
Conservative Party MPs in Britain began two hours of voting Wednesday on a no-confidence motion in Prime Minister Theresa May, initiated by anti-EU lawmakers opposed to her Brexit plan.
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UK speaker John Bercow Criticised Over Donald Trump Parliament Tirade
The Speaker of Britain's House of Commons came under fire Tuesday for saying he was "strongly opposed" to Donald Trump addressing parliament during the US president's state visit later this year.
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UK Speaker John Bercow Opposes A Donald Trump Address To Parliament
The Speaker of Britain's House of Commons said on Monday that he was "strongly opposed" to allowing US President Donald Trump to address members of parliament during his state visit later this year.
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German Finance Chief Opposes 'A La Carte' Brexit Menu
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schauble on Friday insisted in a newspaper interview that Britain cannot serve up its own tailored menu on negotiating its exit from the European Union.
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European Union Presses Ahead With Military Plans Which Britain Opposes
European Union nations pressed ahead Tuesday with plans to boost military cooperation as Britain vowed to oppose the creation of an EU army or headquarters.
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Jeremy Corbyn: Earthy Leftwing Leader Who Splits UK's Labour
Opposed by most of his MPs and lionised by grassroots activists, socialist Jeremy Corbyn was re-elected Saturday as leader of Britain's opposition Labour, but takes his party into an increasingly uncertain future.
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Series Of Anti-Brexit Rallies Planned In Britain
A series of rallies is planned in Britain to oppose plans to leave the European Union.
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Newspaper Says Sorry After George Clooney Slams Story
Britain's Daily Mail has apologised to George Clooney over a story that claimed his fiancee's mother opposed the marriage on religious grounds.
