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Murdoch resigns as News International director
23/07/2012 - MEDIA

Murdoch resigns as News International director

Rupert Murdoch has stepped down from the boards of a number of US and UK subsidiaries of his News Corp media empire, including The Times and The Sunday Times, a News International spokeswoman said on Saturday.
News Corp confirms split into two separate entities
29/06/2012 - MEDIA

News Corp confirms split into two separate entities

News Corp confirmed Thursday that its board had approved dividing the company’s lucrative entertainment arm from its struggling newspaper and publishing business. CEO Rupert Murdoch and his family will retain control of both new companies.
News Corp to split entertainment, publishing divisions
28/06/2012 - MEDIA

News Corp to split entertainment, publishing divisions

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp has agreed in principle to split its entertainment division and its beleaguered publishing arm into two publicly traded companies, media reports say.
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Former Cameron spokesperson detained by police
30/05/2012 - UK

Former Cameron spokesperson detained by police

Andy Coulson, former spokesman for British Prime Minister David Cameron, was detained Wednesday by UK police on suspicion of perjury. He has claimed to have no knowledge of phone hacking while he was editor at defunct tabloid "News of the World".
Tony Blair's 'unhealthy' relationship with Murdoch
28/05/2012 - UK

Tony Blair's 'unhealthy' relationship with Murdoch

Tony Blair said Monday that he failed to challenge British tabloids over misconduct because he could not afford to lose their support. The former prime minister was questioned at the Leveson inquiry over his “cosy” relationship with Rupert Murdoch.
Murdoch: No surrender (part 2)
25/04/2012 - THE DEBATE

Murdoch: No surrender (part 2)

Rupert Murdoch turns the attention from phone-hacking by his journalists to the alleged cozy treatment served up by one of David Cameron’s key cabinet members. François Picard’s panel asks which of the two – Murdoch or Cameron – is in more trouble now.
Murdoch: No surrender
25/04/2012 - THE DEBATE

Murdoch: No surrender

Rupert Murdoch turns the attention from phone-hacking by his journalists to the alleged cozy treatment served up by one of David Cameron’s key cabinet members. François Picard’s panel asks which of the two – Murdoch or Cameron – is in more trouble now.
Murdoch's embattled News Corp faces TV piracy claims
28/03/2012 - AUSTRALIA

Murdoch's embattled News Corp faces TV piracy claims

Pressure has mounted on British and Australian authorities to launch new probes into media mogul Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp in the wake of allegations the company ran a secret unit that encouraged pirating of pay-TV rivals.
James Murdoch resigns as head of News International
29/02/2012 - MEDIA

James Murdoch resigns as head of News International

James Murdoch (pictured) resigned Wednesday as executive chairman of News International, the UK newspaper arm of Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. The younger Murdoch will remain chief operating officer of News Corp. and will focus on TV projects.
Murdoch announces launch of 'The Sun' Sunday edition
17/02/2012 - NEWS CORP

Murdoch announces launch of 'The Sun' Sunday edition

News Corporation head Rupert Murdoch was in London Friday to announce the launch of a Sunday edition of his top-selling British tabloid "The Sun", vowing that it would not become another victim of the scandals that shuttered the "News of the World".
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