European shares rose on Wednesday in a low volume rally after investor sentiment was given a boost as short-term debt costs halved at a debt auction in Italy and improved confidence about demand for Thursday's Italian long-term bond sale.
The year 2011 was one in which smartphones and tablets achieved a status of necessity, instead of being style statement which they used to be in the past, thanks to Apple and Google.
Welch fashion designer, Julien Macdonald OBE, known for his couture creations and beaded gowns has announced his plans of launching a bespoke service in the coming year.
Making a film about an iconic politician like Britain's Margaret Thatcher is akin to walking into a movie minefield, and casting an American -- even one as revered as Meryl Streep -- is asking for more trouble.
Cellphone Review Site Phonedog is suing ex-employee Noah Kravitz, claiming his 17,000 twitter followers are actually property of their company.
After spending four days in hospital following heart surgery, Prince Philip, husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, was released Tuesday morning.
European shares steadied on Tuesday in low volume after strong gains in the previous week, with Italian banking stocks hit after the country's bond yields rose on worries thin liquidity would make a sovereign debt auction in Italy on Thursday tough.
Kate Middleton's has fashionistas all over the world clamoring for her favorite designers, most recently with earrings by Kiki McDonough. Here is a list of her favorite stores and high street shops in 2011.
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar – as well as Iran - use the Strait to transport oil and/or natural gas exports.
Chinese dissident Chen Xi has become the second dissident in four days to be jailed for inciting subversions through online essays; he was given a 10-year jail sentence by a Chinese court in Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou province.
Even when times are tough at home... British people care deeply about the world's most vulnerable children.
As early as 2000, U.S. health authorities raised concerns about the French breast implant maker at the heart of a scandal affecting hundreds of thousands of women worldwide. That was almost ten years before the company came under scrutiny from European regulators.
Virgin Group owner, Richard Branson has slammed a $270 million acquisition deal by rival company, International Airlines Group (IAG) saying that the approval of the deal will mean higher prices for flyers.
Brazil has enjoyed a dizzying pace of economic growth in recent years due primarily to a huge escalation in commodity exports, particularly to the ravenous Chinese market.
European stocks crept higher on Tuesday, catching the tailwind of a pre-holiday U.S. rally, while the euro was hamstrung by the prospect of a large Italian debt auction later in the week.
Precious metals drifted lower Tuesday, with the biggest decline coming from palladium, which was down in early trading nearly 2 percent.
Asian shares eased on Tuesday as investors squared positions in thin volume before U.S. markets reopen after a long weekend and investors see fresh data that could offer clues about prospects for the world's largest economy.
We Bought a Zoo provides the viewer a boost of energy and heart in a movie scene often devoid of both. And for that, We Bought a Zoo will be remembered.
Cyber Boxing Day sales and deals offer some of the best prices at a wide range of online retailers.
Boxing Day: most Americans know it as the day after Christmas, but what is it exactly, and where did it come from?
Boxing Day 2011 boasts huge sales from some of the biggest brands in the UK, with up to 80 percent slashed off original prices.
The star of the recently concluded Harry Potter series of films, Emma Watson is now the new face of cosmetic giants Lancôme's new make-up line.
