March 11, 2008
Europe seeking to take on Google
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) -- France has won approval to give $152 million to several companies hoping to build a European rival to U.S. internet search giant Google.
French and German companies are attempting to create a European rival to search giant Google. European Union rules forbid governments granting money to companies if that would give them an unfair advantage over competitors. more


February 28, 2008
Google takes aim at Microsoft with new Web editing tools
SAN FRANCISCO, California (AP) -- Google, already the world's most popular spot for finding Web sites, is aiming to become the go-to place for creating Web sites too.
Google is debuting free tools to create Web sites in an attempt to compete with Microsoft. The Mountain View-based company is taking its first step toward that goal Thursday with the debut of a free service designed for high-tech neophytes looking for a simple way to share information with other people working in the same company or attending the same class in school. more

February 28, 2008
Yahoo facing lawsuits over handling of Microsoft bid
SUNNYVALE, California (AP) -- Yahoo Inc. is facing seven shareholder lawsuits alleging the slumping Internet pioneer bungled its response to Microsoft's unsolicited takeover bid.
Microsoft is preparing to overthrow Yahoo's 10-member board following its rejected buyout offer. The Sunnyvale-based company provided a breakdown of the suits in an annual report filed Wednesday with the Securities and Exchange. more