Microsoft keeps up the pressure on Yahoo

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Software giant takes alternative route to reopen takeover talks

Microsoft has been in talks with Carl Icahn Software giant Microsoft is interested in reopening talks to buy all or part of Yahoo – but only if a new board is appointed to the internet search pro...

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