There are worries overseas too, for instance that the SEC will try to interfere with IFRS and interpret it in a narrow, prescriptive way.

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Of course, it is possible that Mr Murdoch might seek to interfere with the Journal, and degrade its journalism, whatever structures the Bancrofts might try to put in place as a condition of sale.

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