Mexico’s old rulers have regained power after 12 years, but they might have to forge alliances with other parties to push through reforms.

Greece’s economic crisis sent shivers of fear through global markets on Thursday over concern it could spread like wildfire through Europe and beyond.

Nigeria president Umaru Yar’Adua has died, an official at his office confirmed late on Wednesday.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday Greece’s international bail-out must be accelerated for the sake of the entire eurozone.