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Google faces new federal antitrust probe: source
US regulators initiating an antitrust probe into whether Google Inc, breaks antitrust law in how it handles advertising sales.
US regulators initiating an antitrust probe into whether Google Inc, breaks antitrust law in how it handles advertising sales.
25th March, 2013
Man killed, two bodies found
A man was shot dead after a brief altercation over parking of a vehicle in Mahmoodabad area and two bodies were found in Lines Area and Haji Camp areas.
A man was shot dead after a brief altercation over parking of a vehicle in Mahmoodabad area and two bodies were found in Lines Area and Haji Camp areas.
9th March, 2013
Google nears $7 million settlement with US states over Wifi incident: source
Did Google violate federal wiretap laws by collecting unencrypted personal data that people transmitted over their wireless home (WiFi) networks?
Did Google violate federal wiretap laws by collecting unencrypted personal data that people transmitted over their wireless home (WiFi) networks?
25th January, 2013
Documentary indicts Philippine justice system
The film is named after the phrase Larranaga repeats to himself, “give up tomorrow”, whenever he comes close to despair.
The film is named after the phrase Larranaga repeats to himself, “give up tomorrow”, whenever he comes close to despair.
23rd January, 2013
Steve Jobs threatened patent suit to enforce no-hire policy: filing
Steve Jobs threatened to file a patent lawsuit against Palm if that company's chief executive didn't agree to refrain from poaching Apple employees.
Steve Jobs threatened to file a patent lawsuit against Palm if that company's chief executive didn't agree to refrain from poaching Apple employees.
16th January, 2013
Anti-hacking law questioned after death of Internet activist
Swartz, argued that research created with public funds should be freely shared on the Internet.
Swartz, argued that research created with public funds should be freely shared on the Internet.
22nd November, 2012
Australian tax crackdown to target Google, other multinationals
Australia released draft revisions to tax laws, which were designed to stop big firms, including Google, from shifting their income to other countries.
Australia released draft revisions to tax laws, which were designed to stop big firms, including Google, from shifting their income to other countries.
17th November, 2012
US adds eBay to accused firms in ‘poaching’ probe
The civil antitrust lawsuit said eBay violated antitrust laws in an agreement not to recruit or hire Intuit employees.
The civil antitrust lawsuit said eBay violated antitrust laws in an agreement not to recruit or hire Intuit employees.
13th November, 2012
SSGC, SNGPL accounts not yet finalised
The two gas utilities informed the capital market regulators the SECP and the KSE that they could not finalise their annual accounts because of delays by the Ogra to determine their FRR.
The two gas utilities informed the capital market regulators the SECP and the KSE that they could not finalise their annual accounts because of delays by the Ogra to determine their FRR.
5th November, 2012
Apple’s iPhone loses name battle with Mexico’s iFone
“It is the third time that Apple loses and this demonstrates the legal truth: iFone is within its full right to use its brand,”
“It is the third time that Apple loses and this demonstrates the legal truth: iFone is within its full right to use its brand,”
28th October, 2012
New York man who sued Facebook faces criminal charges
Ceglia sought "a quick pay day based on a blatant forgery, dressing up a fraud as a lawsuit does not immunize you from prosecution." U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara
Ceglia sought "a quick pay day based on a blatant forgery, dressing up a fraud as a lawsuit does not immunize you from prosecution." U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara
24th October, 2012
Al Qaeda goes underground in Yemen against US crackdown
A US-backed military onslaught may have driven Islamist militants from towns in Yemen.
A US-backed military onslaught may have driven Islamist militants from towns in Yemen.
14th October, 2012
Jirga orders handover of two girls as Wani
A large number of people held a demonstration outside the press club on Saturday in protest against the decision by a jirga on marriage of two minor girls under the wani custom.
A large number of people held a demonstration outside the press club on Saturday in protest against the decision by a jirga on marriage of two minor girls under the wani custom.
5th October, 2012
Facebook IPO lawsuits to be heard in New York
Federal judges ordered that cases filed around the United States be transferred to U.S. District Judge Robert Sweet in Manhattan.
Federal judges ordered that cases filed around the United States be transferred to U.S. District Judge Robert Sweet in Manhattan.
6th September, 2012
Cabinet approves ‘fair trial’ bill
The federal cabinet passed the “Investigation for Fair Trial Bill, 2012”, which will now be presented before parliament, during the ongoing session of two houses, for approval.
The federal cabinet passed the “Investigation for Fair Trial Bill, 2012”, which will now be presented before parliament, during the ongoing session of two houses, for approval.
28th August, 2012
MQM refuses local government law consultations
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement has refused talks over the matter with Pakistan Peoples Party's local leadership, creating a new deadlock.
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement has refused talks over the matter with Pakistan Peoples Party's local leadership, creating a new deadlock.
25th August, 2012
US court strikes down graphic warnings on cigarettes
A US appeals court struck down a law that requires tobacco companies to use graphic health warnings, like one of a man exhaling through a hole in his throat.
A US appeals court struck down a law that requires tobacco companies to use graphic health warnings, like one of a man exhaling through a hole in his throat.
21st August, 2012
US disturbed by Pakistan girl’s blasphemy case
The US called the arrest of a young Pakistani girl on blasphemy charges “deeply disturbing” and welcomed action by President Zardari to probe the case.
The US called the arrest of a young Pakistani girl on blasphemy charges “deeply disturbing” and welcomed action by President Zardari to probe the case.
25th April, 2012
Judge orders US to turn over WikiLeaks damage reports
The decision came at a pre-trial hearing after defense lawyers asked for dismissal of charges and accused prosecutors of failing to turn over relevant documents.
The decision came at a pre-trial hearing after defense lawyers asked for dismissal of charges and accused prosecutors of failing to turn over relevant documents.
1st April, 2012
Bombs in southern Thailand kill 14, injure 340
HAT YAI: Suspected Muslim insurgents staged the most deadly co-ordinated attacks in years in Thailand’s restive south, killing 14 people and injuring 340 with car…
HAT YAI: Suspected Muslim insurgents staged the most deadly co-ordinated attacks in years in Thailand’s restive south, killing 14 people and injuring 340 with car…
