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Pfizer said it proposed a takeover to AstraZeneca in January worth 58.8 billion pounds ($98.9 billion), or nearly 47 pounds per share.

The decision brings to 48 the number of people the EU has put under sanctions for, it argues, helping undermine Ukraine's territorial integrity.

The next batch of McDonald's Happy Meals will be "Pokémon X&Y" themed and include trading cards, according to details on its official website.

George Clooney's new fiancée, lawyer Amal Alamuddin, is rumored to be bragging about her upcoming nuptials to the serial bachelor.

Microsoft will launch original programming for the Xbox platform.

Episode 20 of "Reign" will air on The CW on May 1 at 9 p.m. EDT.

The acquisition would be the biggest-ever foreign takeover of a British company and one of the largest-ever pharmaceuticals deals.

Manchester United began life without David Moyes in a stunning 4-0 victory over Norwich on Saturday, and it was a rousing success for Ryan Giggs in his first attempt as manager, but its unclear if he’s the long-term option for the club. And until United find themselves a permanent boss with top-notch credentials, signing players could prove difficult.

Global markets on alert, with the crisis in Ukraine to euro zone inflation and beyond.

June 3 is election day, but everybody in Syria already knows who will win. The question is, How much more war can they take?

Two new Mario and Luigi Wii U "Mario Kart 8" bundles are currently available for pre-order in the UK.

Russia's currency was downgraded Friday by S&P, and the rating may sink lower if further sanctions are imposed.

Rising-star entrepreneur Gurbaksh Chahal escaped jail time. Now critics want him ousted before RadiumOne goes public.

Arsene Wenger has provided an update on Abou Diaby’s return from the latest in a long line of serious injuries.

The Cubestormer 3 solves a Rubik's Cube in 3.253 seconds.

After a decade of cost overruns, the Pentagon says the fighter jet project is back on track, but it's using some dubious projections.

Every outfit, and where to buy it, Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, wore during her fashion-filled visit down under.

Mark your calendars -- These dates became famous after being talked about in movies.

A giant iceberg that broke off from the Pine Island Glacier in western Antarctica is drifting toward the Southern Ocean, a new NASA video shows.

As China's foreign minister lands in Cuba, the focus is on oil and trade, not Communist ideology.

A new study has found that global brands are taking advantage of an evolving social media scene to reach customers in Africa.