India and China are following dramatically different trajectories in their paths to prosperity.
The rise of Sh*t People Say videos is a testament to the self-aware, progressive minds of the aught generation. Stereotypical comedy videos often a recognition of the cultural idiosyncrasies that define our complicated, little and albeit, insignificant ethnic bubbles. By confronting these stereotypes, comedians are also helping to defeat them.
Newt Gingrich is the Republican establishment's worst nightmare -- and not because they disagree with his positions.
RBS is 82 percent-owned by the British taxpayer following huge bailouts totaling £45.5-billion during the height of the financial crisis in 2008 and 2009.
H.R. 1981 would mandate the tracking of Web browsers' Internet activity in the name of protecting kids from the evils of child pornography. But what does tracking every petty thief's online activity have to do with stopping the spread of kiddie porn?
Investors in Apple Inc. have a one-word answer for those who wonder whether this corporate juggernaut can maintain its phenomenal momentum in the years ahead: Asia.
Japan and South Korea are Iran's third and fifth biggest oil customers, but the United States, looking for international support for new sanctions pressuring Iran's oil sector, would like that to change.
The FBI has released a document detailing its plans to monitor social media and online news.
To extreme right-wing Hindus and ultra-nationalists, the holiday represents a dire threat to traditional Indian values and represent part of what they believe is a conspiracy by the West to destroy Indian culture.
The average Muslim convert in the U.K. is described as a “27-year-old white woman.”
Throughout all of Europe we have seen the rise in the polls of extreme right political parties.
Obama's task heading into the speech was threefold: list his administration's accomplishments; lay out his agenda the coming year; and give Congress a gentle scolding. It was praised by scholars but was it effective?
As the GOP primary in Florida approaches, Sen. Marco Rubio attempted to frame himself as a political voice representing the nation's Hispanic community -- and failed.
Ron Paul's 2012 campaign may have become irrelevant to the GOP presidential race, according to political observers.
Now that Apple, the world’s most valuable company, has reported blowout first-quarter results for its best-ever period, it’s also disclosed holding $97.6 billion in cash and investments.
In 2011, the events of January 25 sparked events that would change the history of Egypt, and the date itself became a rallying cry for the bloggers, social media users and activists at the heart of the revolution. Exactly one year later, thousands of Egyptian protestors have again gathered in Cairo's Tahrir Square, some in reflection but most in defiance.
About one-third of city residents (33.2 percent) live in poverty, among the highest such rates in the country for large cities.
Shares of wireless developer InterDigital plunged more than 20 percent Tuesday after the company announced an end to a six-month auction. Has the gold rush in IP ended?
Which countries buy the most Iranian oil and what does it mean for the international community's attempt to stop Iran's nuclear program?
Gingrich may have won the South Carolina primary but his liabilities in politics are so great that he will never be President, even in the unlikely event he wins the Republican nomination.
The volatility, panic, and the resulting tightening of investors' purses that dominated credit markets for much of 2011 is giving way to calm, creating a flood of cash from investors now confident enough to put their money back into corporate bonds. Somewhat surprisingly, crisis-exposed financial institutions, even in Europe, have been able to take advantage.
Such a spillage would pollute one of the most beautiful and unspoiled maritime areas in the Mediterranean.
The latest survey indicates that 69 percent of India's population still live in rural areas.
Bellwether technology companies that are tops in their sector – IBM, Intel, Microsoft and Google – have now reported their final 2011 results.
What are some of the key takeaways?
In the five years since Mexican president Felipe Calderon began to use the military to combat the country's powerful drug cartels, some 50,000 people have been killed. With people being murdered in the country nearly every day, how is the violence affecting Mexico's tourism industry?
Gingrich exploded at CNN's John King for opening the debate with questions about his ex-wife, Santorum stepped up to the plate, Romney floundered and Paul desperately tried to get attention. How did the four candidates measure up?
The South Carolina primary is on Saturday, and only four candidates -- Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney, Ron Paul and Rick Santorum -- remain. Here are five things to look for when the results come in.
How will you keep your eye on the ball if you don’t know the rules of the game?
For Chinese shipping executive Ping Bo buying gold is the best way to protect his family's wealth and give his 10-year-old son a headstart into adulthood.
Long-suffering investors may wonder what to do with their Eastman Kodak shares now that the company has filed for bankruptcy in New York City.