AP - Google billionaire co-founder Larry Page said Thursday the Internet search leader opposed a Microsoft-Yahoo deal because it would monopolize the online communications market, stifle innovation and curb competition.

AP - In these hallowed halls, Indiana Jones almost seems out of place.

AP - European Union regulators said Thursday they will consider Microsoft Corp.'s promise to make its Office productivity programs work more seamlessly with competing software.

AFP - The European Commission said on Thursday it would scrutinise a decision by Microsoft to make its Office programme compatible with a rival document format.

AP - Samsung Electronics said Thursday it was consolidating some of its key businesses a week after announcing a new executive lineup.

AP - The European Commission on Thursday cautiously welcomed Microsoft Corp.'s announcement it will make its file format for storing documents compatible with that of rivals but the latter termed the move insufficient and a delaying tactic.

Reuters - The EU executive said on Thursday it would investigate if steps announced by Microsoft to make it easier for users of an open-source rival to work with Microsoft Office give consumers greater choice.