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U.K. Watchdog Blocks Microsoft’s Bid to Buy Activision

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U.K. Watchdog Blocks Microsoft’s Bid to Buy Activision

The British antitrust watchdog blocked the takeover attempt, in a decision that will be closely watched in Washington and Brussels.

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U.K. Blocks Microsoft’s Activision Bid, a Blow to the Tech Giant

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U.K. Blocks Microsoft’s Activision Bid, a Blow to the Tech Giant

The decision barring the takeover of a big video game publisher is a major loss for Microsoft, which also faces pushback from U.S. regulators.

By David McCabe and Kellen Browning

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For the Conductor Charles Munch, Virtuosity Meant Taking Risks

This 20th-century maestro could be extreme at the podium, but he also believed in the “beauty, joy and goodness” of an artist’s calling.

By David Allen

American Money Has Discovered Indian Cricket

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American Money Has Discovered Indian Cricket

Billion-dollar investment funds and N.F.L. ownership groups are among those angling for a foothold in the Indian Premier League. The returns, not the sport, are the draw.

By Mike Jakeman