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AT&T Inc reported lower-than-expected quarterly profit on Wednesday as the No. 2 U.S. wireless carrier lost subscribers from its pay TV business, sending its shares down more than 3 percent after the close of trading.

* AT&T, ON IPO FOR DIRECTV LATIN AMERICA VIDEO PROPERTIES, SAYS "WE JUST DIDN'T BELIEVE IT WAS THE RIGHT TIME TO TRANSACT"- CONF CALL

* Lawyer denies wrongdoing by Bollore (Adds details from judicial source)

A French judge has indicted businessman Vincent Bollore in a corruption investigation related to his group's businesses in two countries in Africa, the company said on Wednesday.

* Sky shares jump on prospect of bidding war (Updates with analysts' comment, background)

U.S. Grand Prix organisers have enlisted Bruno Mars and Britney Spears to boost the crowds with concerts before and after this year's Formula One race in Austin, Texas.

* CONFIRMS OUTLOOK FOR 2018 ADJUSTED EBITDA FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

* SAYS REACHES AGREEMENT WITH PRODUCTION COMPANY MILLENNIUM FOR PURCHASE OF 89 TITLES