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Chinese people have lived in Kolkata for at least 230 years, dating back to the time when the city was the capital of the British Empire in India.

An upcoming archeological dig led by Australian scientist, Ian McIntosh, will seek to discover how five ancient African coins were discovered on Australia's Wessel Islands.

The legendary scientist thought volcanoes played a bigger role in the formation and evolution of coral atolls. A new report says he didn't get it quite right.

Tourism Australia’s "Best Jobs in the World" campaign has been wildly successful, and just 18 finalists are left to vie for six dream jobs.

The trade of human organs –- though illegal since 1994 –- is believed to be widespread and highly lucrative in India.

An Australian man deemed clinically dead for more than 40 minutes was revived following the use of AutoPuse, a new cardiopulmonary recitation method.

The National Transportation Safety Board voted on Tuesday to recommend that all states adopt a stricter drunk driving limit.

4Fourteen head chef Carla Jones has created a $120 egg sandwich, complete with bacon, foie gras, and caviar, as part of Sydney's upcoming 'Bacon Week.'

Researchers found pieces of what may be a lost continent; a quantum computer aces a speed test; a snail scare in Texas turns out to be unwarranted.

Marketing to Americans is not worth the time, money or effort, according to the Canadian Tourism Commission.

The 1988 World’s Fair may have put Brisbane, Australia, on the map, but 25 years later, the city is finally ready to come into its own.

When two Carnival Spirit passengers fell overboard Wednesday it was, sadly, nothing new. Some 200 others have met the same fate since 2000.

A couple was spotted falling overboard one of Carnival Cruise Line's ships Wednesday in Australia, and authorities say passengers are still missing at sea.

If you're on the islands of French Polynesia or walking about in the Australian outback, you may get a glimpse of a ring-shaped eclipse Friday morning.

Serena Williams took the high road after young tennis player Sloane Stephens called her a bad mentor and sore loser in the upcoming ESPN issue.

DestinationFiji.org is not your average tourism website, though you might be confused at first glance.

Down Under's five-month-old immigrant investor visa is relatively expensive compared to similar visa programs.

China is now experiencing its third wave of mass emigration, and this time it's not the poor who are leaving.

U.S. and German stock market indexes set records on an array of encouraging reports and central bank actions.

20-year-old Sloane Stephens defeated Serena Williams in the Australian Open earlier this year and says Williams has been a sore loser since.

Everything you need to know about the 2013 solar eclipse, including live stream footage from Slooh.