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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Embattled Yahoo Inc has struck an advertising partnership deal with WPP Group that will let WPP buy ads on Yahoo's online ad exchange, the companies said late on Thursday.

YAHOO chief executive Jerry Yang could lose his job if he fails to persuade Microsoft to revive its last merger offer.

AFP - Yahoo and Carl Icahn dueled Thursday as the corporate raider vowed to overthrow the firm's board and the internet pioneer fired back that the billionaire misunderstood Microsoft's failed takeover bid.

Three of WPP's subsidiaries will have access to Yahoo ad inventory and will connect to its Right Media exchange platform.

AP - A Missouri woman was indicted Thursday for her alleged role in perpetrating a hoax on the online social network MySpace against a 13-year-old neighbor who committed suicide.

Reuters - Embattled Yahoo Inc has struck an advertising partnership deal with WPP Group that will let WPP buy ads on Yahoo's online ad exchange, the companies said late on Thursday.

ST George has appointed its new tech chief as the bank finalises its implementation plan as part of its proposed merger with Westpac.

Two members of Congress ask Charter Communications to "not move forward" with its plans to track customers' Web browsing and display relevant advertisements.

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