New cable cut compounds net woes

A third submarine internet cable is severed in the Middle East, compounding global net problems.

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Microsoft wants to purchase Yahoo

Microsoft offers to buy the search engine company Yahoo for $44.6bn in cash and shares.

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Google profits disappoint market

Despite strong profit growth, shares in Google are down sharply as investors reacted badly to its latest results.

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Pirate Bay hit with legal action

The men behind one of the most popular file-sharing sites in the world are charged with copyright offences.

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Web disturbances set to continue

Disruption to internet services in south Asia and the Middle East  continues after undersea cable damage.

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YouTubers given share of ad cash

UK contributors to YouTube will get the chance to earn money from advertisements.

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Pirate Bay hit with legal action

The men behind one of the most popular file-sharing sites in the world are charged copyright offences.

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Severed cables disrupt internet

Internet services are disrupted in the Middle East, Egypt and India following damage to two undersea cables.

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UK iPhone users get better deals

Improved tariffs for UK iPhone users are launched less than three months after the mobile hit British stores.

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Google 'improves' mobile search

Internet search giant Google promises "faster, more relevant results" with its new mobile service.

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MySpace opens door to developers

MySpace will allow third-party software developers to create applications for the site from next week.

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Web disrupted 'across Mid-East'

Internet services are disrupted in parts of the Middle East following damage to an undersea cable, reports say.

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Aboriginal archive offers new DRM

A user-centred digital rights management system has been pioneered by Aboriginal Australians.

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U2 manager 'wants end to piracy'

Paul McGuinness, the manager of U2, urges internet service providers to help end illegal music downloads.

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