In Europe, Taming Google is Payback for NSA Allegations

Google's Settlement with European Union Faces Increased Pressure
Politicians from France, Germany Ramp Up Rhetoric against Settlement with Web Giant

Google Inc.'s proposed settlement with European Union antitrust cops is under increasing threat of being revised or scrapped, amid calls to more tightly regulate the Web giant in the run up to European Parliament elections.
Politicians from France and Germany have in recent days ramped up rhetoric against the settlement with Google, which aims to resolve accusations that the company abuses its dominance in online search to promote its own businesses. Germany's economy minister said this week the deal should be improved....
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In Europe, Taming Google is Payback for NSA Allegations

 

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Google Developing Tablet With Advanced Vision Capabilities
Tech Company Plans To Produce About 4,000 Prototype Tablets Beginning Next Month

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