News Corp. lobbyist testifies on UK govt contacts
Thu, 24 May 2012 08:42:51 -0700
A lobbyist for Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. testified Thursday that he thought a U.K. government minister knew that one of his aides was providing Murdoch's company with information on its bid to take over the British Sky Broadcasting satellite network.
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News Corp. Lobbyist Michel Sent 1,000 Messages on BSkyB Deal
Thu, 24 May 2012 08:07:42 -0700
News Corp. (NWSA) ’s chief European lobbyist told an inquiry he pushed for secret documents and meetings with U.K. government officials that were considered a conflict of interest during its bid for British Sky Broadcasting Group Plc.
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News Corp out of race for Turkey's ATV TV: sources
Thu, 24 May 2012 01:13:23 -0700
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch's News Corp has dropped out of the race to buy ATV television from Turkish group Calik Holding, but Time Warner Inc and Dubai-based Abraaj Capital remain interested in bidding, sources close to the process have told Reuters. Calik, which also has interests in energy and finance, appointed Goldman Sachs in January to manage the sale of a controlling stake in ...
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