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Greek leaders edge closer to a bailout deal

Greek coalition party leaders have agreed on all issues of a bailout plan expect one, and that’s about pensions. But being close to a deal is not the same as having one in the bag and at stake is a 130 billion-euro rescue package needed to…

Greek coalition closer to agreement on bailout terms

Syrian military intensify shelling of Homs

The plight of people in the Syrian city of Homs became all the more grave after yesterday…

Europe's big freeze to continue until end of February.

The freezing weather gripping much of Europe could last until the end of the month according to…

Police strike casts shadow over Brazil carnival

Security concerns are growing in Brazil as carnival approaches and police in Bahia remain on strike. More than 3,000 federal troops are now in the northeastern state, after a sharp increase…

Santorum buoyed by Midwest hat-trick

He may still be a long shot to win the Republican nomination for the White House – but Rick Santorum’s hat-trick in the Midwest contests has reopened the race. After hard…