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In this Jan. 22, 2009 file photo, a man walks on the Microsoft headquarters campus in Redmond, Wash. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Elaine Thompson, file

Microsoft in talks with News Corp. to have its news websites removed from Google

The Canadian Press - 1 hour, 56 minutes ago

TORONTO - News reports say Microsoft has had discussions with News Corp. over a deal that would see the media company get paid to remove its news websites from Google.

  • A man checks his laptop in front of a stock index monitor in Taipei. Taiwan plans to restrict Chinese stock investment in strategic sectors, as it seeks to keep control of its economy amid rapidly growing ties with the mainland, local media said Monday. Photo:Sam Yeh/AFP
    Taiwan to curb China investment: report AFP - 18 minutes ago

    TAIPEI (AFP) - Taiwan plans to restrict Chinese stock investment in strategic sectors, as it seeks to keep control of its economy amid rapidly growing ties with the mainland, local media said Monday.

  • Shoppers are pictured at the Glendale Galleria shopping mall on Black Friday in Glendale, California November 28, 2008. REUTERS/Fred Prouser
    "Black Friday" deals may not signal retail comeback Reuters - 29 minutes ago

    CHICAGO (Reuters) - When the U.S. holiday shopping season kicks off on the day after Thanksgiving, retailers can expect to see millions of less frightened, but even more bargain-hungry customers cross their thresholds.

  • Investors play cards in front of an electronic screen showing stock information at a brokerage house in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, November 16, 2009. REUTERS/Stringer
    Gold at record; resource plays boost stocks Reuters - 34 minutes ago

    SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Gold rose more than 1 percent to a record high on Monday as concerns about accelerating inflation and weak economic growth prompted investors to seek relatively safer assets, while supply concerns boosted oil and copper.

  • A Nortel sign is seen in downtown Toronto in this February 27, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/Mark Blinch
    Ciena to pay $769 million for some Nortel assets: source Reuters - 42 minutes ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ciena Corp will buy Nortel Networks Corp's optical networking and carrier ethernet business for $769 million after trumping Nokia Siemens Networks in a three-day auction, sources told Reuters on Sunday.

  • The Cadbury logo is seen behind barbed wire at the company's factory in Bournville, central England, November 9, 2009. REUTERS/Darren Staples
    Kraft weighs higher Cadbury bid as rivals circle: source Reuters - Sun Nov 22, 8:48 PM

    PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Kraft Foods Inc may raise its offer for British chocolatier Cadbury Plc or offer more cash in its bid if rival takeover offers emerge, a source familiar with the situation said on Sunday.


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