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Merck defiant after Vioxx rulingWe won’t settle, we’ll fight on. That is the defiant reaction from Merck after a court in Texas… 20/08/05 08:08 CET
Ecuador gets tough with protestorsThe government of Ecuador is cracking down on protests that have rocked the country and crippled… 20/08/05 08:08 CET
Catholics attend evening prayer vigil with PopeHundreds of thousands of Catholics have gathered in Cologne for a mass vigil held by Pope Benedict… 20/08/05 07:08 CET
Families of Venezuela air crash victims struggle to accept tragedyA memorial service has been held in Venezuela to help families come to terms with the loss of their… 20/08/05 06:08 CET
Spanish crash victims buried in state funeralA state funeral has been held in Madrid for 17 Spanish soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in… 20/08/05 06:08 CET
Severe floods cause devastation in RomaniaThe death toll from severe floods in Romania has risen to at least 14 people. Another three are… 20/08/05 06:08 CET
Portugal devastated by forest firesThe battle continues for firefighters in northern and central Portugal which is being ravaged by… 20/08/05 06:08 CET
Historic Vioxx case could lead to thousands moreAmerican drug giant Merck could face thousands of lawsuits after it was found negligent in the… 20/08/05 01:08 CET
Abbas sets parliamentary elections set for JanuaryPalestinian president Mahmoud Abbas has announced parliamentary elections will be held on 25… 20/08/05 01:08 CET
