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Google has abused its market dominance by imposing a number of restrictive clauses in contracts with third-party websites which prevented Google's rivals from placing their search adverts on these websites. (Shutterstock)

March 21st, 2019 - 10:59 GMT

EU Fines Google for Third Time in 2 Years

The European Union's antitrust regulators on Wednesday (March 20) fined Google 1.49 billion euros ($1.7 billion) for abusing its dominance in the online search market by blocking rivals.

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March 16th, 2014 - 03:55 GMT

The end of first world problems: are cell phone manufacturers about to be forced into making one "universal" charger?

The 5G networks will launch in 2020, with a broader rollout from 2025, said Frederic Pujol, head of mobile broadband at consultancy group IDATE.

February 24th, 2014 - 03:55 GMT

5G: the upcoming network that will allow you to download an HD movie in one second

Assad has said he will not step down from his role as president of Syria, which is proving to be stumbling block in the Geneva peace talks. (AFP/File)

February 5th, 2014 - 08:10 GMT

Geneva II last chance for Syria peace, EU official says

A haircut on Greek bonds in 2011 practically paralysed Cypriot banks.

February 3rd, 2014 - 03:55 GMT

How GCC investors can thrive on Cyprus' misery

The United Nations has called on the EU to open its borders to Syrian refugees. (AFP/File)

January 14th, 2014 - 08:22 GMT

EU told to open its borders to Syrian refugees

UEFA may face ruling on Financial Fair Play system in 2015

January 12th, 2014 - 01:08 GMT

UEFA may face judgement on Financial Fair Play in 2015

Work can now begin on the many construction projects planned for the event, including the 434-hectare site itself and supporting infrastructure.

December 2nd, 2013 - 03:55 GMT

With the Expo 2020 obtained, what is next for Dubai?

EU Ambassador to Jordan Joanna Wronecka announced the additional funding for Jordan from the EU late Tuesday (Courtesy of EU EuroMed)

November 27th, 2013 - 12:02 GMT

EU approves an additional $244.4 million package for Jordan

Syrian children refugees, who flock by dozens in Turkey each day, fleeing the civil war in their country, stand on October 4, 2013 at a makeshift camp in Ankara, where they arrived three months ago. Europe is bracing itself for a major Syrian refugee influx. (AFP)

October 10th, 2013 - 06:47 GMT

European Union 'bracing itself' for massive Syrian refugee influx

The European Commission has approved €20 million to go to Algeria.

August 21st, 2013 - 11:32 GMT

Algeria's very different SPRING

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August 10th, 2013 - 08:44 GMT

Israel will not sign EU deal under new terms

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August 7th, 2013 - 01:06 GMT

Real Madrid and Barcelona set to lose privileged status