Merck to merge with Schering-Plough

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Greek gathering fails to agree on bailout deal terms

Greece’s coalition party leaders have failed to agree on a tough reform and austerity package to secure a fresh bailout of 130-billion euros After seven hours of talks overnight, they came close to securing a deal to avoid a painful default…

Greek leaders edge closer to a bailout deal

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…