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As Japan formally joins talks for massive free trade zone, U.S. auto workers pressure Washington over access to Japanese market.

A Royal Banks Of Scotland report has said that European banks must continue to reduce their balance sheets.

The new baby (whether it is a boy or girl) will automatically become third in line to the throne, behind its grandfather, Prince Charles of Wales and its father, Prince William.

The U.S. Navy admitted unloading four unarmed bombs onto Australia's Great Barrier Reef last week.

Immigrants by boat will now head to New Guinea or "a safe country other than Australia."

Mary-Louise Parker of "Weeds" recently threatened to quit the acting business after receiving negative comments online.

Mary-Louise Parker’s decision to quit movies is prompted by her desire to stay away from the mean-spiritedness of online media.

Asian markets traded mixed Thursday despite Bernanke’s dovish comments as concerns over a lack of stimulus from Beijing hurt Chinese stocks.

The massive global conglomerate is faring adequately overall, despite unimpressive second quarter results.

NGOs say Russia blocked a bid to create two huge marine protected areas off the Antarctic the size of India.

Wayne Rooney is believed to have reacted angrily to Manchester United’s recent comments about his status at the club.

Construction workers in Australia called authorities after finding crocodile, frog, fish and plant fossils trapped in a layer of oil shale.

U.S. grain giant Archer Daniels Midland wasn't cited in the allegations about intimidation.

Investors are still trying to gauge whether the U.S. economic recovery is losing momentum or merely entering a short summer lull.

The global epicenter of shark attacks is not Australia or South Africa, it's actually a heavily touristed U.S. state.

China's GDP fell in Q2 to a sub-8 percent figure for the fifth straight quarter, testing its leaders’ long-term growth plans for the country.

An Australian woman was gored at the final running, marking a bloody end to the 2013 San Fermin Festival.

Once every few years on the cricket field, England and Australia battle it out for glory, and a chance to win 'The Ashes.'

Canada is the most beloved country on the map, according to the Reputation Institute’s new 2013 RepTrak report.

Birth of the royal baby is expected to boost UK’s economy, with thousands traveling to London for the event.

Asian markets rally on Bernanke's comments about the continuation of the Fed’s stimulus program while the FOMC remains divided on the question.