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The murder rate in South Africa – while still high – has actually been plunging over the past 15 years or so.

Many Americans were saddened and dismayed yesterday to read that McDonald's in Philippines offers curly French fries called "Twister Fries" at the fast food chain nicknamed "McDo." But that's not the only unique menu item in the world at fast food chains abroad. Whether or not these unique menu items will ever make it across seas to the U.S. is a mystery many fast food lovers wonder, but in the meantime, check out photos of menu items unavailable in America.

Russia's food security commission on Wednesday ruled out imposing a ban on grain exports, saying -- for now -- concerns that a serious drought will not cause one of the world's largest wheat producers to deliver a worldwide blow to the price of bread.

Manchester United are set to complete a massive transfer, according to reports, while there is news of further targets.

It’s been 15 years since The Monkees have gone on tour. According to Rolling Stone, the band is set to begin playing again, with surviving members Michael Nesmith, Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork. The tour will start in California and end in New York, at the Beacon Theatre.

China has become Uganda’s number one trade partner, replacing Britain.

The search giant's corporate tax bill amounts to £1,519 paid for every million pounds in turnover, a rate of just 0.15 percent.

The Federal Reserve sent some strong messages in its latest policy statement that it is heading toward new easing measures to buck up the weak economy. But the central bank may have a different caliber of weapon in mind other than launching another round of large-scale asset purchases, or QE3.

Neymar led Brazil to the gold-medal match in men's soccer.

Watch highlights and a read a full account of the Olympic soccer semifinal between Brazil and South Korea.

Now you can get your fix of 007 24-7, as British network BSkyB is dedicating an entire channel to James Bond.

Justin Timberlake is finally making his way back to the recording studio, producer Jim Beanz said.

The athletes’ behavior has caused embarrassment in their native country.

Bismillah Khan Mohammadi, the interior minister who led the Afghan police force, was also fired.

Watch live coverage as Brazil take on South Korea in the Olympic semifinals, plus a full preview and prediction.

Prince Harry has had the reputation of being the wilder brother between him and Prince William, and according to a new photo taken at the 2012 London Olympics, the redheaded prince is also the goofier one, too.

This is one aspect of World War II that generates much discomfort and controversy in both India and in Europe.

Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), the No. 1 social networking site, said it has started to offer UK users over 18 the chance to play online bingo and slots for cash. For now, the Menlo Park, Calif., company is barred from offering gambling in the U.S.

Europe's strongest economies are being dragged down by the recessions in other European countries, some of which are expected to join beleaguered Greece in seeking a bailout.

Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. (Nasdaq: NWSA), the world's third-largest media company by market capitalization, is expected to have lower fiscal fourth quarter earnings as its cable television and film revenue declines.

Chemotherapy treatment for certain types of cancer might actually make tumors grow, a study revealed on Sunday.