's multibillion-dollar bid to take full control of British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC.

WSJ: Leveson Report Urges 'Self-Regulation' of U.K. Press

It has also forced the company to abandon its bid to take full control of pay-TV company British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC.

WSJ: Hackers Claim 'Sun' Site Hit

's bid for full ownership of British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC.

WSJ: Rupert Murdoch Has Change of Heart on Publishing Business

The scandal last year prompted News Corp. to retreat from its bid to acquire 100% control of British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC.

WSJ: Eight Charged With Phone-Hacking Offenses in U.K.

James Murdoch left his position as chief executive of British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC in December 2007 to become head of News Corp.

WSJ: Two Former News of the World Executives Dispute James Murdoch Testimony

's attempts to buy the 60.9% of broadcaster British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC that it doesn't own, promising to hold a Parliamentary vote to delay the deal until investigations into the News of the World are finished.

WSJ: Police Feel the Heat in U.K. Tabloid Scandal