Cyber activists say they have brought down Zimbabwean government websites after the president's wife sued a newspaper for publishing a WikiLeaks cable linking her with illicit diamond trading.
U.S. stocks closed slightly lower on Thursday as a trio of better-than-expected economic data wasn't enough to entice buyers to take on much risk in a market sitting on strong gains just before the new year.
Studying the structure of open interest in US Comex Gold Futures and options, it points to more volatility and the risk...is very much to the upside, says O'Connell, concluding that professional traders are looking for a Gold Price of $1500 or even $1600 by the start of April.
TORONTO - Maybe it's all those Justin Bieber fans: Canadians log more time on the Web and social media, including Facebook and YouTube, than any other nation.
UK Cards Association demands suppression of MPhil student's research exposing security flaws in UK's card authentication system.
In a major technological breakthrough, a team of scientists led by the University of Glasgow has unveiled an ultra-fast chip which they claim could make desktop computers 20 times faster than the current ones.
The stars of motoring show 'Top Gear', one of the BBC's biggest selling programme brands around the world, have landed in a religious row for dressing up in burkas on the Boxing Day special.
England inflicted upon Australia one of their heaviest defeats with a margin of an innings and 157 runs to retain the Ashes on the fourth day of the fourth test at Melbourne.
Up to 200,000 jobs could be cut next year due to harsh economic conditions and government cuts in the public sector, pushing U.K. unemployment to a 17-year high, warned the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
A three-year study to re-evaluate the story of the Greek Bible fragments has provided a rare glimpse of Byzantine Jewish life and culture. The new research also illustrates the cross-fertilisation between Jewish and Christian biblical scholars in the Middle Ages.
Liberal Democrat leader takes up the role of 'advocate for access to higher education'
England came within sights of a victory in the fourth Ashes test at Melbourne after they reduced Australia to 169/6 at the end of the third day's play with the hosts requiring another 246 runs to avoid defeat.
From Europe's heavy snowfall to the New York's blizzard, here's a photo gallery to peep into world's most popular places that have turned immaculately white this winter.
Germany will create a new cyber-warfare defense center next year to fight off espionage attacks, the German interior ministry said.
On the second day of the fourth Ashes test at Melbourne, England took control with a brilliant century from Jonathan Trott which gave the visitors a 346 lead with five wickets remaining at the end of the day's play.
By keeping interest rates at all-time low levels, the U.S. faces the potential for a second major financial crisis, cautioned David Einhorn, the hedge fund manager.
Australian captain Ricky Ponting has been fined 40 percent of his match fee for his prolonged argument with umpire Aleem Dar during day two of the fourth Ashes test against England at Melbourne.
U.S. stocks slipped on Monday as a surprise interest rate hike from China's central bank over the weekend prompted investors, worried about demand, to sell equities.
Majority of the retailers in the UK expect sales to worsen in 2011 amid growing concerns over weak consumer demand and inflationary pressures.
Wall Street was set for a lower open on Monday as shares fell globally following a surprise interest rate increase from China's central bank.
U.S. stock index futures were lower on Monday as shares fell globally following a surprise interest rate increase from China's central bank.
School-leavers may apply to universities only with earned A-level scores
