Technology Report: Google wins EU okay for Motorola buy

02/13/2012 Google wins EU okay for Motorola buy BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Google Inc won unconditional EU regulatory approval on Monday for its planned $12.5 billion purchase of mobile handset maker Motorola Mobility. Apple subjects Foxconn, partners to labor scrutiny SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc said on Monday that a U.S. non-profit labor group has begun an "unprecedented" inspection of working conditions at its main contract manufacturers, including Foxconn's plants in southern China, as the maker of the IPhone continues to grapple with persistent image problems there. Plenty find love online, where lies abound: study (Reuters) - Half of American adults know someone who found love online, and while the Internet plays a more important role than before in starting relationships it is also a forum for cheating and lies that ends them, according to a survey released on Monday. Justice Dept seeks to bolster IP enforcement team WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Monday proposed hiring more prosecutors to pursue intellectual property crimes in the new budget as the entertainment industry pressures the Justice Department to crack down on copyright infringement and counterfeiting. Apple launches new legal attack on Samsung phones (Reuters) - Apple Inc raised the stake in an intensifying global patent battle with Samsung Electronics by targeting the latest model using Google's fast growing Android software, a move which may affect other Android phone makers. Olympus expects net loss, but core business seen unscathed TOKYO (Reuters) - Scandal-hit Olympus Corp on Monday forecast a $410 million full-year loss due largely to its ailing camera operations, but strength in its endoscope business suggested its core division would emerge from the debacle unscathed and its president said it might try to go it alone without seeking outside capital. Proxy adviser ISS slams Facebook share structure (Reuters) - Facebook diminishes shareholder rights with its dual-class share structure and limits the accountability of its board of directors to investors, proxy advisory group Institutional Shareholder Services said on Monday. New app complements New York fashion shows SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Guests at some New York Fashion Week shows and others watching online now have a new way to identify the looks they see sashaying down the runways. Protests erupt across Europe against web piracy treaty BERLIN/SOFIA (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of protesters took part in rallies across Europe on Saturday against an international anti-piracy agreement they fear will curb their freedom to download movies and music for free and encourage Internet surveillance. Saudi writer may face trial over Prophet Mohammad JEDDAH/DUBAI (Reuters) - A young Saudi blogger and columnist has been deported to his homeland to face trial soon after fleeing from death threats triggered by comments on the social network Twitter seen as blasphemy against the Prophet Mohammad. Related Video Apple of their eye at $500 a share "Solid Rain" brings relief to drought-stricken Mexico Mediafile Lisa Richwine Love story 'The Vow' leads strong box office Paul Smalera The piracy of online privacy A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend