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In the first nine months, Thai tourism receipts grew more than any other country's, but the recent protests could cause that number to plummet.

The FOMC’s Wednesday announcement remains in focus as data and Fed rhetoric point to the beginning of the end for stimulus.

Sebastian Vettel enjoyed yet another stellar Formula One season.

Australian researchers have grown a "mini-kidney" from stem cells in a process they pioneered.

Stocks seem set to open higher at the beginning of a week that features a range of data releases and the crucial FOMC meeting.

Did the question of a Fed taper became a little more muddled after Thursday’s jobless claims data clocked in at a two-month high?

Climate change is not only melting Arctic sea ice but also disrupting sea creatures' life cycles.

You've already made your holiday purchases online, but how can you track your packages through the delivery process?

The day’s trading could be influenced by data on unemployment and retail sales, and speculation about next week’s FOMC meeting.

Markets might choose to slow down ahead of Thursday’s unemployment and retail sales data release, and next week’s FOMC meeting.

It’s being billed as the world’s first underwater art gallery, and you’ll need an oxygen tank and snorkel mask to see it.

Stocks are expected to hold course even as talk of a Fed taper heats up ahead of next week's FOMC meet.

For a mere A$100 (US$91), you can “own” a piece of this UNESCO World Heritage site to help fund much-needed renovations.

A gift guide of 10 original presents to buy your grandparents this Christmas.

Following the lowest unemployment rate in five years reported last week, focus will now shift to retail sales and jobless claims data.

The TPP treaty is at risk of failing if member nations do not allow for concessions on key national interest issues.

Scientists have found vast aquifers of freshwater underneath the ocean floor, but getting to them will be a challenge.

Scientists recently documented the prevalence of tumors among sharks, putting to rest long-held myths about sharks and cancer.

The stage is set for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil with the group stages confirmed. The U.S. will face Germany, Ghana, and Portugal in June.

Global shopping-mall operator Westfield Group paid $1.4 billion for the privilege.

Unemployment data will be watched closely for an insight into the Fed’s next move on its stimulus program.