PICTURES

Hugo Chavez and Middle East have joined together to convey powerful message to US and the West.

Twenty young women took part in the first open training session to work as female bodyguards in Hainan province in China.

Government sources say verdict shows independent nature of Malaysia's judiciary after judge dismisses DNA submission.

Celebrities have made it a trend to give unusual names to their newborns.

The tradition was started in 2002 by Improv Everywhere, a New York-based group more or less as a prank. But over the years, it has become a popular affair and a global event.

Kate and Prince William attended the London premiere of War Horse, Steven Spielberg's latest film.

France’s National Front celebrated the 600th anniversary of Joan of Arc's birth in Paris.

Stephen Hawking, the most famous theoretical physicist in the world, turned 70 on Sunday. Among other things, Hawking is a medical miracle as the first person to live for such a long time after being diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease.

New Zealand's worst maritime environmental disaster sees rear section of ship break away in rough seas with 400 tonnes of crude on board.

Several well-known actors and actresses walked the Red carpet on day one of the 23rd Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala in California.

The list includes Courtney Friel, Maria Bartiromo and Robin Meade

Carterton is famous for hot air ballooning and the accident happened as the basket caught fire after hitting power lines.

The 2012 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show launch was all about glitz and panache with socialite and model Tamara Ecclestone declaring the show officially open.

Security was tight on Friday night as thousands of Coptic Christians gathered for a Christmas Eve Mass at the Abbassiya Cathedral in the Egyptian capital of Cairo. There were calls among Coptic followers to keep the celebrations low-profile this year.

Liverpool overcame an early setback to bounce back in style.

The cable supported bridge can easily fit the Eiffel Tower under its middle part.

Hundreds of Bulgarian men took a dip in freezing waters on January 6 to collect the cross which would bring good health and prosperity, according to Eastern Orthodox Church.

One of the greatest names in the history of photojournalism, Arnold died on Wednesday in London aged 99.

Unlike the previous motor show where the spotlight was mainly on small cars, the 11th edition of the Delhi Auto Expo focuses more on fuel-efficient sedans, SUVs and EVs.

Zoo officials begin painstaking count of London Zoo's animal population, believed to number 16,000.

The International Harbin Ice and Snow Festival was inaugurated on January 5 with displays of several beautiful ice castles, monuments and landscapes.

Phil Jones' own goal at second-half stoppage time sealed the victory in favour of the Magpies.

Meryl Streep, who plays former PM Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady, wows the crowd at film premiere

The most expensive perfumes are Clive Christian’s Imperial Majesty and Clive Christian No. 1 among others.

The rising sports stars in 2012 include virat kohli, neymar and umesh yadav.

President Barack Obama addressed the Democrat Iowa caucus through live video conference from Washington.

Roberto Mancini's side now enjoy a clear three-point edge over neighbours Manchester United at the summit of the league table.

The popular winter cars for 2012 are Audi A6 3.0T Quattro, Honda CR-V AWD and Toyota Sienna AWD, among others.

An ultra-Orthodox man was arrested recently on charges of sexual harassment after he verbally abused a woman Israeli soldier for not moving to the back seat of a public bus.