Australia okays BHP-Billiton merger

Removing the last major hurdle to a US$28-billion deal, the Australian government has approved the merger between that country's BHP (BHP-N) and London-based Billiton.Peter Costello, Australia's federal treasurer, says no objections will be raised as long as conditions are met...

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