Forbes’ Top 10 Best Countries for Business in 2012 [SLIDESHOW]
New Zealand tops the list while UK just manages to bag 10th slot on Forbes' Best Countries for Business list.
Kate Middleton's Photography: Clarence House Releases Asia Tour Snaps Taken by Catherine [PHOTOS]
The Clarence House has released seven photographs taken by Kate Middleton during her visit to Borneo rainforest in Malaysia with Prince William as part of Diamond Jubilee tour.
Chhat Puja 2012: Sun God Worshiping Festival Celebrated across India [PHOTOS]
Hundreds of thousands of devotees thronged to rivers and sea in India to celebrate the Chhat Puja festival
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert Celebrate Monaco National Day [PHOTOS]
Prince Albert II of Monaco and his wife Princess Charlene celebrate the Monaco National Day, marking the country's 165th anniversary, in Monte Carlo.
Queen Attends 100th Anniversary of Royal Variety Performance [PHOTOS]
The Queen and Prince Philip attend evening gala finale to diamond jubilee year on eve of 65th wedding anniversary.
From Sober to Glamorous: Princess Charlene Wears Two Dresses a Day at Separate Events [PHOTOS]
Princess Charlene makes bold style statement, raising fashionistas' eyebrows.
Rio Gay Pride March 2012: Thousands Throng to Celebrate Gay Rights [VIDEO + PHOTOS]
Gay pride march to call for end to prejudice against LGBT community.
Rio de Janeiro Gay Pride Parade 2012: Brazil Gears up for 17th LGBT Parade
Rio de Janeiro will host Brazil's 17th LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) Pride Parade on 18 November.
Leonid Meteor Shower 2012: Where to Watch Showers Live and Online in Peak Time
A second peak of the spectacular Leonid meteor shower is forecast between dusk and dawn on 19 and 20 November.
Amitabh Bachchan Blogs on Aaradhya's Birthday, Posts Photos with Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai [PHOTOS]
Bollywood's veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan celebrated the first birthday of his granddaughter, Aaradhya Bachchan, by dedicating a blog piece to the one year old.
Rare Old Family Photos of Royals Go on Show at The Queen's Gallery [SLIDESHOW]
60 photographs of royal family members from the last six decades of the Queen’s reign have been put on show at The Queen’s Gallery.
Second Anniversary of William and Kate's Engagement: Photographs of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Pre-Wedding Days [PHOTOS]
As Prince William and Kate Middleton celebrate the second anniversary of their engagement, here are a few photographs of the royal couple from their pre-wedding days
Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan Celebrate Aaradhaya's First Birthday [PHOTOS]
Aaradhya Bachchan, the daughter of Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan has turned one. Check out some of the best moments of Aaradhya Bachchan captured on lens.
180 Million Rats on Galapagos Islands to be Killed
About 180 million rats are to be killed on Pinzon Island and the islet of Plaza Sur, small islands of the Galapagos Islands archipelago, in an effort to eradicate the invasive species.
Over 1,200 Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Hatchlings Released into Pacific from Mexico [SLIDESHOW]
The Mazatlan Aquarium in the Mexican state of Sinaloa has released more than 1,200 Olive Ridley sea turtle hatchlings (Lepidochelys olivacea) into the Pacific Ocean.
Rare Golconda Diamond Fetches Record £13.52M at Christie’s
A rare, internally flawless diamond from India’s Golconda mines has been sold for a record £13.52M ($21.48 million) at an auction conducted by Christie’s in Geneva.
Prince Charles’ 64th Birthday in New Zealand: Royal Celebrates with Dwarves and Hobbits
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall celebrate the Prince of Wales’ 64th birthday in New Zealand, where the royal duo are representing the Queen on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee.
Diwali 2012 Celebrations: Festival of Lights Captured on Camera
Catch a glimpse of Diwali 2012 celebrations around the world in pictures. Here’s wishing everyone a Happy Diwali!
8,500-Year-Old Well Unearthed in Israel
The well indicates the beginning of domestication in prehistoric times, long before the invention of pottery and metal.
The Year's Most Striking News Pictures Revealed at World Press Photo 2012 Exhibition [PHOTOS]
The World Press Photo 2012 exhibition showcases prize-winning images from the 55th annual World Press Photo contest.
Bolivians Bless Dead Relatives' Skulls in Ancient Ceremony [PHOTOS]
A Bolivian cult which keeps the skulls of close relatives at home has held its annual festival - the Day of the Skulls
Collapse of Classic Mayan Civilisation Linked to Climate Change
Scientists have long thought that severe drought conditions and less rainfall led to the decline of the Classic Mayan Civilisation.
Where The Prince Met His Princess: William and Kate Attend 600th Anniversary of St Andrews University[PHOTOS]
Prince William and Kate Middleton first met while studying at St Andrews. Both graduated with honours in 2005.
UFO Sightings on the Decline, Scientists Debate Possibility Aliens are an Urban Legend
A gradual decline in the sighting of UFOs and no evidence of aliens found from the sightings has led UK scientists to conclude that aliens may not exist.
Europe’s Oldest City Uncovered in Bulgaria
Remains of structures in Provadia town date back to 4,700 to 4,200 BC.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Gets French Honour on 39th Birthday [PHOTOS]
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been honoured with one of the French government's highest civilian awards for her contribution to the arts.
Sandy Topples Oak Tree in Connecticut, Exposes Centuries-Old Human Skeleton
Centuries-old skeletal remains of a human body have been discovered beneath a giant oak tree in Connecticut, which is uprooted by storm Sandy.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Turns 39; Celebrates Her First Birthday as Mother [PHOTOS]
Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will celebrate her first birthday as a mother, since giving birth to daughter Aaradhya, on 1 November.
Unexploded World War II Bomb Find Shuts Japan's Sendai Airport
An unexploded bomb from the World War II era has been found at a construction site near the runway of Sendai airport in northern Japan.
Storm Sandy: New Jersey Nuclear Plant Declares Alert
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission declares alert at Oyster Creek nuclear power plant after Frankenstorm Sandy makes landfall.