UK Employment to Hit Record 30 Million by 2015
Economists puzzled by rising jobs despite sluggish economic growth.
Shock Ad Campaign on Anti-Smoking Shows Tumours Grow on Cigarettes
£2.7m, nine-week ad campaign, targets younger generation.
Delhi Gang Rape Victim 'Fighting for Life' in Singapore Hospital
Victim has suffered brain injury and has stomach and lung infections.
Benazir Bhutto's Fifth Death Anniversary to Mark Son's Political Debut
Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari to announce formal entry into active politics.
Australian Financial Analyst Trent Martin Charged in IBM Insider Trading Case
Financial analyst Trent Martin faces maximum of 20 years in prison.
Former US President George HW Bush in Intensive Care [VIDEO]
US president during first Iraq war, 88-year-old Bush suffering from persistent fever.
Egypt: Mohammed Mursi Admits Constitution 'Mistakes
Muslim Brotherhood president talks of economic development as opposition questions legitimacy of vote.
China Set to Open Passenger Service on World's Longest High-Speed Rail Line
Bullet train link between Beijing and Guangzhou to reduce travel time by eight hours.
Heavy Rain and Flooding Cause Evacuations in South West
Severe flood warnings in place for south west of England.
Margaret Thatcher Recovering in Hospital After Bladder Operation
Margaret Thatcher recuperating from surgery to remove growth in her bladder.
Steve Jobs's £80m Yacht Impounded in Amsterdam
Yacht, named Venus, was designed by Philippe Starck, who claims he has not been fully paid.
Sandy Hook School Massacre: Obama Sets January Deadline for Gun Proposals
Obama says words 'need to lead to action' following shooting of 27 people in Newtown, Connecticut.
American Olivia Culpo Crowned Miss Universe 2012
First win for an American woman since 1997.
Asia Business Sentiment Inches Up in the Fourth Quarter- Survey
Global economic slowdown and European debt crisis remain to be major concerns affecting the business sentiments of top companies in the Asian region.
AIG Exits AIA Group with $6.45 Bn Stake Sale
Stake sale by AIG ends 100-year-old relationship with Asian insurer.
Samsung Wins Order against Permanent Sales Ban in US [VIDEO]
Apple fails to establish infringed features boosted sales of Samsung products.
Kate Middleton Prank Call Death: Nurse Jacintha Saldanha's Body Arrives in India for Burial
The Saldanha family is met at the airport by an Indian government minister, local politicians and friends and relatives.
Japan Elections: Exit Polls Predict Landslide for Abe's LDP
Deflation, rising currency and perceived threats to national security have driven disillusioned voters to the conservative LDP.
Pakistan: Nine Dead and Dozens Wounded in Taliban Airport Attack [VIDEO]
Taliban claims responsibility for suicide and rocket attack on airport in Peshawar, northwest Pakistan.
Connecticut School Massacre: Gunman's Father Releases Statement
Peter Lanza is an employee of the General Electric
Connecticut School Massacre: British Boy Dylan Hockley Among Victims
Six-year-old Dylan Hockley was born in Hampshire.
Connecticut School Massacre: Names of Victims Revealed
All victims were shot multiple times and rifle was main weapon, leaving wounds described as 'the worst ever seen'.
Connecticut School Massacre Gunman Forced his Way to School, Say Police
The gunman has forced his way to the school and not voluntarily let in, say the police.
Connecticut School Massacre: Suspect Adam Lanza had 'Personality Disorder'
Investigators examine computer and phone records of Adam Lanza's brother for any clue to motive.
Connecticut School Massacre: World Leaders Express Shock
Gunman killed his mother at home before heading to school
Connecticut School Shooting Reopens Gun Control Issue
Latest tragedy revives gun control debate as hope hinges on Obama.
UK Car Sales Jump in November as EU Sales Touch 19-Year Low
German auto market hit by rising unemployment for eighth consecutive month.
European Carriers to Break Even as Global Airline Industry Set for Improved Earnings
Cost cutting and restructuring measures help airlines fly out of rough patch.
Homosexuality 'Passes from Father to Daughter or Mother to Son'
Factors outside a person's genetic DNA could be responsible.
UN Condemns North Korea Rocket Launch and Vows Response
Amid UN condemnation of North Korea, US and its allies seek tougher sanctions.