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    Microsoft officially withdrew its offer to acquire Yahoo on Saturday but only after it threw an additional US$5 billion on the table.

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  • Microsoft gives Yahoo three weeks to do a deal

    Microsoft on Saturday issued an ultimatum to Yahoo, giving the Internet search pioneer three weeks to enter formal merger negotiations and conclude a deal.

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    Microsoft will soon get a new boss for its Australian and New Zealand operations as incumbent Steve Vamos gets bumped upwards to an international role based in Seattle.

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    Telco analysts were today doubtful that Telstra could team up with Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd (PBL) for an interest in Internet portal ninemsn.

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