Yahoo Inc's chief executive said on Thursday he was unlikely to meet with representatives of potential suitor Microsoft Corp at this year's meeting of media and tech executives in Idaho.

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- In an effort to disrupt a market dominated by Google Inc. and underline its own ability to make bold strategic moves that don't involve a merger with Microsoft Corp., Yahoo Inc. said Wednesday that it aims to dramatically open up its online search service to outside developers.

Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang accuses Microsoft Corp. of trying to destabilize the Internet portal by giving a voice to support a proxy battle by billionaire investor activist Carl Icahn.

SAN FRANCISCO, California (AP) -- Unable to strike a deal on its own, Microsoft Corp. reportedly is hoping to snap up Yahoo's online search operations with the help of News Corp. and Time Warner Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, California (AP) -- Unable to strike a deal on its own, Microsoft Corp. reportedly is hoping to snap up Yahoo's online search operations with the help of News Corp. and Time Warner Inc.

Unable to strike a deal on its own, Microsoft Corp. reportedly is hoping to snap up Yahoo's online search operations with the help of News Corp. and Time Warner Inc

Microsoft Corp and Yahoo Inc have been holding separate talks with other potential media partners after their negotiations with each other broke down, sources familiar with the companies' thinking said on Wednesday.

Microsoft Corp and Yahoo Inc have been holding separate talks with other potential media partners after their negotiations with each other broke down, sources familiar with the companies' thinking said on Wednesday.

Microsoft Corp and Yahoo Inc have been holding separate talks with other potential media partners after their negotiations with each other broke down, sources familiar with the companies' thinking said on Wednesday.