The Taliban is not a single monolithic entity with central control,say analysts.

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Mr. Malone will no longer control the new entity, which will also include a handful of other Liberty Entertainment assets.

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Pacific Crest Securities Senior Research Analyst Steve Clement said that the new mobile broadband company is a pretty good deal for Sprint because it will retain majority control of the entity without having to contribute any cash into the venture.

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The concern was over a foreign entity acquiring control of core Australian financial infrastructure.

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