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Dow Chemical and Dupont 'in advanced talks' over mega merger

Merger talks are said to be at an advanced stage to create a chemicals giant with a market value of more than 120 billion dollars. The deal between

Turkey

'Possible security threat' closes US consulate in Istanbul, Turkey

The US Consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul has cancelled consular services for Wednesday (December 9) because of “information about a possible

World News

Trump is condemned both at home and abroad for US Muslim ban call

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has stirred up a storm with his call for a ban on Muslims entering the US. His remarks have been

USA

Defiant Trump dismisses criticism of his Muslim statement

A defiant Donald Trump is dismissing heated criticism of his proposal to ban Muslims from entering the United States. Trump has compared his plan to

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US stealth destroyer Zumwalt underway for sea trial

The newest, largest and most technically advanced US destroyer is at sea for trails, commanded by Captain James Kirk. The US Navy has not taken the

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Tracy Chapman's Greatest Hits revives the classics

It has been a long time coming but Tracy Chapman has finally released a “Greatest Hits” album. The American singer-songwriter says she was reluctant

Cinema

Lily Tomlin lights up as Weitz's "Grandma"

Grandma, Paul Weitz’s latest movie is a tragicomedy tale of Elle Reid and her grand-daughter who needs to get cash together by the end of the day for

Cinema

Ron Howard digs deep to reveal horrors "In the Heart of the Sea"

Nathaniel Philbrick’s literary work comes to life in Ron Howard’s new movie “In the Heart of the Sea”. The film charts the sinking of the whaling

USA

Donald Trump slammed for Muslim 'shutdown' comments

Calls for a Muslim “shutdown” from Donald Trump have been slammed around the world. The Huffington Post calls the US presidential candidate’s

Business Series

OPEC: After the latest acrimonious meeting, where now for oil prices?

On Business Middle East this week we analyse the repercussions of the latest OPEC meeting decision. According to analysts it’s clear from the meeting

USA

FBI focuses on contacts of suspected California killers

Photographs of Tashfeen Malik and Syed Farook have been released of them entering the US at Chicago airport in 2014 having just visited Saudi Arabia

Economy

Saudi-led OPEC policy 'targets shale oil producers'

OPEC’s failure to agree new limits on oil production regardless of demand and tumbling prices is seen by some as a deliberate move to send rival

Economy

Electrolux shares fall after General Electric pulls plug on deal

Electrolux shares fell by over 10 percent on Monday after a deal worth three billion euros to buy General Electric’s appliance business fell through

USA

Obama vows to keep Americans safe in rare Oval Office address

US President Barack Obama set out to reassure nervous Americans in a special address to the nation on Sunday night following the recent mass shooting

Sport

Hirscher swoops down the Birds of Prey piste to win Super-G

Four time overall World Cup winner, Austria’s Marcel Hirscher, blinked through the snow and mist to claim his first World Cup Super-G win on the

USA

ISIL claims San Bernardino attackers were its followers

In an online radio broadcast, ISIL claimed on Saturday that California killers Syed Rizwan Farook, 28, and his wife Tashfeen Malik, 29, were

USA

California shooting: First picture of killer wife as FBI probes 'act of terrorism'

She is said to have pledged allegiance to ISIL’s leader. He reportedly had contact with militant groups, including al Qaeda’s Syria-wing, the Nusra

Sport

Alpine Skiing: Superb Vonn claims Lake Louise downhill

Lindsey Vonn produced a stunning run at Lake Louise to win her first race of the season and 13th career downhill race at the Canadian resort. The

World News

FBI investigating San Bernardino shooting as "act of terrorism"

Wednesday's San Bernardino massacre of 14 people is now being investigated by the FBI as an "act of terrorism."

World News

US wants to help Greece emerge from economic crisis, says Kerry

US secretary of state is visiting the Athens. John Kerry met with the Greek foreign minister to discuss security after last month’s Paris attacks

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