An improvement in global sentiment should boost factory sectors in most countries in the coming months, but a strong rebound is unlikely.
The one-child policy and economic development are upending China's traditional piety toward elders -- and the government is now stepping in.
A record-breaking 52 million tourists flocked to New York City in 2012, despite the hardships of Hurricane Sandy.
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Crude oil prices advanced in Asia Wednesday as sentiment turned positive after the U.S. Congress passed a Senate-approved tax bill to avert the fiscal cliff.
Asian stock markets surged Wednesday as investor sentiment was buoyed after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a deal to avert the fiscal cliff.
Indian stock markets advanced Tuesday, the first trading day of the year, as sentiment was buoyed following news that lawmakers in Washington had reached an agreement to avert the fiscal cliff.
China's manufacturing activity expanded in December, giving the indication that the world’s second-largest economy is reviving its growth momentum.
If you want to celebrate New Year’s Eve twice, go to the Samoan Islands, where you can ring in 2013 at two separate celebrations 25 hours apart.
Many observers condemned India’s historical mistreatment of and violence directed at women.
The U.S. stock index futures pointed to a higher open Monday, but trading volume is expected to be low.
Asian stock markets mostly declined Monday as concerns over the U.S. fiscal cliff continued to weigh on the sentiment.
China's manufacturing activity expanded to a nineteen-month high in December, according to the HSBC Purchasing Managers’ Index released Monday.
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Asian markets rose in the week amid the hope that the policymakers in Japan and China would announce stimulus measures.
IBTimes looks at some of the worst media mishaps of the year, including screw-ups from CNN, ABC, FOX, AP, the New York Post and IBTimes itself.
Thousands flocked to Guatemala for the supposed end of the Mayan Calendar in 2012. In their wake, they left damaged ruins and a sour taste.
An imminent dockworkers' strike of East and Gulf coast ports has been delayed for 30 days. The two sides resolved their most contentious issue.
Gold buying by the world's central banks accelerated in 2012, extending to four years the pattern of central banks being net gold buyers.
Newly increased government subsidies will take effect in 2013 -- helping Beijing residents counter the increasingly expensive cost of living.
Chinese government presence and controls increase in Tibet after this year's unprecedented self-immolations.
The new Japanese government vows to reconsider the old administration's promise to phase out nuclear energy.