EU probe delves into heart of Google’s business (AP)

European Commissioner for Competition Joaquin Almunia smiles while speaking during a session at the European Parliament in Brussels on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010. The European Commission said it is launching a formal investigation into whether Google has abused its dominant market position in online searches. The EU's competition watchdog Joaquin Almunia said that the probe follows complaints from other online search providers that Google put them at a disadvantage in both its paid and unpaid search results. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)AP - European regulators are tackling a puzzle that could shift the balance of power on the Internet: Is Google stifling competition by juicing its search results to favor its services over its rivals?



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