"Our discussions with the EU are proceeding well and nearing the end. We are confident that they will conclude successfully." - AOL spokeswoman Kathy McKiernan commenting after reports that European antitrust officials are prepared to approve the company's $129 billion merger with Time Warner if the companies drop a separate deal to acquire EMI records.
News monitor column compiled by Conor Pope, Computimes Editor.
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