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Nelson Mandela is widely regarded as a beloved peace icon, while Yasser Araft remains largely a pariah outside the Arab and Muslim world.

El Niño was unusually active in the late 20th century, possibly because of climate change, a new study reveals.

Investors may be in a buying mood, after signs of a possible end to the EU's economic slowdown.

It's the sacred heart of indigenous Australia, but, for years, visitors to Ayers Rock, or Uluru, have been shocked by a scarcity of Aboriginals.

Gold rallied on the last day of the second quarter, but it was a case of too little, too late.

Six Americans and one Brit crossing the Tasman Sea on the historic racing schooner Nina have not been heard from since June 4.

Australia closed the books Thursday on its investigation of the first aircraft accident involving an Airbus A380 super-jumbo jet.

Former "Vampire Diaries" actor Nathaniel Buzolic recently revealed that a stunt gone wrong almost killed the show's lead, Ian Somerhalder.

Asian markets rallied Thursday after a sharp downward revision of US GDP rekindled hopes that the US Fed might stretch its asset-purchase program.

Rare footage of actress and model Marilyn Monroe was recently discovered by a couple in Australia, who want to sell it to fund medical expenses.

Kevin Rudd makes a triumphant return to Australian politics as Julia Gillard has to eat her words.

Rudd’s victory may be hollow and short-lived – polls suggest Labor will lose the general election.

Strong US data helped boost most Asian stocks and drive down gold futures, while the Shanghai index continued to fall, despite PBoC's assurances.

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has listened to the protesters and announced a series of reforms stemming from their demands.

With Japan, South Korea and Western companies' investments, Myanmar's economic boom cannot be too far off.

A fan of former Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr informed police of a plan to murder the star earlier this week.

Wall Street's bulls & bears are likely to battle again Friday, after the Fed signaled a changing monetary policy landscape.

A new international rail system could be on its way to West Africa.

It’s supposed to be the best job in the world, and it may just alter the course of Canadian Greg Snell's life.

Asian markets moved sharply in either direction Friday as global markets come to grips with a post-QE world in the foreseeable future.

Ozzy Osbourne: “To finally have our first #1 album in the U.S. is another incredible milestone for Black Sabbath."