SOUTH AFRICA

The nearly complete skeleton of an early Australopithecus discovered in South Africa, nicknamed “Little Foot,” is believed to be around 3 million years old, putting him in the running with other famous contenders as human’s earliest forefather.

What is driving Indonesia’s recent financial market rally? Recovering economic fundamentals or wishful thinking?

The R&B singer shares details about her new project and her evolution as an artist.

Will Jose Mourinho’s tactical acumen prove too much for Tim Sherwood when Chelsea host Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday?

Samantha Taylor, a former girlfriend of accused murderer Oscar Pistorius, testified that he constantly carried a gun, and that he cheated on her with his alleged murder victim, Reeva Steenkamp.

The United States ranks pretty low on the first-ever index that measures LGBT inclusion in armed forces.

France and Netherlands meet in an international friendly on Wednesday as both countries continue their preparations for the World Cup.

Brazil leads South Africa 2-0 in Johannesburg at the half.

"Ashes to Go" are a quick way to get ashes at the start of Lent on Wednesday.

A year ago model Reeva Steenkamp was dead inside the bathroom of Pistorius’ home just over a year ago from gunshot wounds.

Norway, Denmark and the Netherlands are just a few countries rethinking their aid to Uganda after its president signed a law persecuting homosexuality.

In 2013, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa announced a plan to create a development bank, but progress has been slow.

President Obama's Power Africa initiative is just gearing up with a groundbreaking geothermal project in Ethiopia.

Some lifestyle tips from the man who once called himself “the Hitler of our time.”

Mxit, Kik and Viber are just a few WhatsApp competitors gaining popularity in global markets.

Ukraine has a deficit of almost 3.6 million men – with the average life expectancy for men now 62 years, a dozen years less than the corresponding figure for women.

China produced, consumed and imported record amounts of gold in 2013.

Friar, formerly of Goldman Sachs and McKinsey, spoke to IBTimes about the challenges and opportunities for women in key sectors.

The Chinese drove up demand for ivory and rhino horns last year dramatically, but the situation could improve soon.

Gold, platinum and soybeans are among those markets most at risk, Goldman Sachs said.

An expelled member of the African National Congress has started his own party based on left-leaning economic ideas.