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AstraZeneca buys Pearl for $1.15bn

June 10, 2013 - 5:28am
AstraZeneca, the UK's second-largest drugs company, is to buy Pearl Therapeutics, a US lung drug specialist, in a deal worth up to $1.15bn.

AstraZeneca buys Pearl for $1.15bn

June 10, 2013 - 5:28am
AstraZeneca, the UK's second-largest drugs company, is to buy Pearl Therapeutics, a US lung drug specialist, in a deal worth up to $1.15bn.

Out-of-school children numbers fall

June 10, 2013 - 5:14am
The global figure for the number of children without access to schools has fallen, says Unesco. But so has funding and international targets are set to be missed.

Kinky Boots a hit at Tony awards

June 10, 2013 - 4:30am
Kinky Boots, the musical adaptation of the 2005 British comedy film, is a hit at the Tony awards in New York, picking up six trophies.

Kinky Boots a hit at Tony awards

June 10, 2013 - 4:30am
Kinky Boots, the musical adaptation of the 2005 British comedy film, is a hit at the Tony awards in New York, picking up six trophies.

Japan growth numbers revised higher

June 10, 2013 - 4:30am
Japan revises up its growth numbers for the first three months of the year, adding to hopes of a recovery in the world's third-largest economy.

Australia ends asylum boat rescue

June 10, 2013 - 4:25am
Australian authorities call off rescue efforts for a boat carrying about 55 asylum seekers that sank north of Christmas Island late last week.

Marshal dies at Canadian Grand Prix

June 10, 2013 - 4:13am
A 38-year-old marshal is killed at the end of the Canadian Grand Prix after being hit by a recovery truck.

Disability payment changes begin

June 10, 2013 - 3:25am
A new system of payments replacing the Disability Living Allowance, which will see hundreds of thousands lose their benefits, takes effect across Britain.

US surveillance leak source revealed

June 10, 2013 - 3:19am
A former technical worker for the CIA is revealed as the source of a series of leaks about US phone and internet surveillance.

Horwill named as Australia captain

June 10, 2013 - 3:07am
Australia name Queensland Reds lock James Horwill as captain for the three-Test series against the British & Irish Lions.

Tigers under threat from dog disease

June 10, 2013 - 2:45am
Some of the world's rarest big cat species are facing a potentially deadly threat from a virus carried by domestic dogs, an expert warns.

Tigers under threat from dog disease

June 10, 2013 - 2:45am
Some of the world's rarest big cat species are facing a potentially deadly threat from a virus carried by domestic dogs, an expert warns.

MRI detects early heart chemo damage

June 10, 2013 - 2:44am
Detecting early damage to a child's heart following chemotherapy is possible using MRI scans, say Canadian researchers.

MRI detects early heart chemo damage

June 10, 2013 - 2:44am
Detecting early damage to a child's heart following chemotherapy is possible using MRI scans, say Canadian researchers.

VIDEO: Divisions threaten Bosnia's future

June 10, 2013 - 2:23am
As Croatia prepares to join the EU at the end of this month, its neighbour Bosnia remains as divided as ever.

Park beats Matthew in LPGA play-off

June 10, 2013 - 2:17am
South Korea's Inbee Park beats Scotland's Catriona Matthew in a sudden-death play-off to win the LPGA Championship.

VIDEO: Iran pursuing 'national internet'

June 10, 2013 - 2:15am
Iranian internet-users could have access to international websites such as Google and YouTube blocked, under little-known government plans to manage the internet.

Old Mars rover makes rock discovery

June 10, 2013 - 2:13am
Nasa's ageing Opportunity rover on Mars continues to make significant discoveries with the observation of a rock rich in clay minerals - an indicator of ancient water activity.

VIDEO: Trayvon Martin murder trial to begin

June 10, 2013 - 2:04am
Jury selection is due to begin in the trial of a neighbourhood watch volunteer accused of murdering a black teenager in Florida.