Why is the Mona Lisa so Famous?
Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa is the most famous painting in the world. It is unquestionably a great painting, but does it deserve the notoriety? How did it become so well known?
Delhi Earthquake a Long Time Coming
Delhi is considered to be in Zone 4 of the Earthquake Hazard Map of India and is therefore designated as being in the High Damage Risk Zone. There hasn't been a significant earthquake in the city's recent history, although it has experienced minor vibrations from quakes elsewhere in the country and in Pakistan.
New Delhi Slammed by Earthquake Same Day as Deadly Bombing
New Delhi, India, was shaken awake Wednesday night by a medium-to-large intensity earthquake. There were no immediate reports of damage of injuries, but strong aftershocks are likely.
No CIA Black Sites Here, Says Romania
[Romania] has no information whatsoever showing that there existed secret CIA detention centers on its territory, the Foreign Ministry stated, responding to allegations that the country hosted secret black sites, where terror suspects were tortured.
Amanda Knox: Appeals Trial Nearing its End
The ongoing saga of the American girl charged with murder in Italy may finally be closing, and prosecutors think that Knox may be free after the trial resumes on Sept. 23.
Gadhafi, Egypt Protests, Syrian Causalities: Arab World Wrap-Up
Gadhafi and Mubarak appear to be surrounded, one by troops and the other by iron bars. In Iran, six people were executed, while in Syria, seven were shot for protesting against the government.
Kate Gosselin Pizza Rant Makes Anderson Cooper's 'Ridiculist' [VIDEO]
In a segment on Anderson Cooper 360 called the Ridiculist, the veteran broadcaster lambasted Gosselin as she apparently put her bodyguard's hunger above the hunger of her own children.
Militants Strike India, Pakistan Alike
At least 34 people were killed in separate terrorist attacks in India and Pakistan Wednesday when militants attacked both civilians and state officials. Police have a number of suspects, but so far nothing is confirmed.
Delhi Bombing: Police Sketch First Suspects
Delhi police released sketches of two suspects hours after a suitcase bomb was placed outside Gate No. 5 of the court house, where around 300 people were lined up to enter the building.
10 Best Universities in the World
QS, an English educational consulting firm, used a number of requirements to rank the schools, including academic reputation, which accounts for 40 percent of a total score, employer review, the number of foreign students and faculty, and the faculty-to-student ratio.
Gadhafi to Burkina Faso: What May be in Store for the ex-Libyan Leader?
As a Libyan convoy of almost 200 vehicles rolls through Niger, speculation swirls that Moammar Gadhafi might be on an escape route to Burkina Faso. What would life be like in the West African country?
Somalia Lastest: Famine, Elections and Truces
Spurred by a massive drought in the Horn of Africa, the famine in Somalia has already left tens of thousands of people dead. Making matters worse, Somalia's ineffective government has been unable to counter the crisis on its own, and is desperately relying on the humanitarian efforts of foreign powers.
Gadhafi Nurse Speaks: 'Daddy Gave Us a Good Life'
One of Moammar Gadhafi's Ukrainian nurses still supports her former-employer, who she still views as a gentle, giving man.
Burning Man 2011: Photos from the 25th Desert Festival
The near 50,000 revelers packed up and left Black Rock City in the Nevada desert Monday, leaving behind a pile of ashes for next year's week-long party. This year marked the 25th annual Burning Man, the festival where people gather to celebrate music, the arts and self-expression.
Earthquake Rattles Indonesia, Kills Two
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia Tuesday morning, killing at least two people on the island of Sumatra.
Gadhafi Not on Niger Convoy: Report
After reports that the deposed Libyan leader had escaped and crossed his nation's southwestern border surfaced Monday, Niger's Foreign Minister Mohamed Bazoum quickly denied the story.
CIA Black Sites are Europe's Dirty Secret
The Council of Europe's Human Rights Commissioner Thomas Hammarberg demands that European governments come clean about hiding the CIA's secret prisons.
Gadhafi's Sons: The Current Fate of the Libyan Leader's Boys
The Libyan war now its final stage, Gadhafi's sons are currently in a range of different situations. While the location of any one member of the Gadhafi family frustratingly cannot be confirmed, rebels believe they have a grip on their former leader's progeny.
Burning Man 2011: Photos from the Nevada Desert
The 25th Burning Man Festival came to an end Monday. Nearly 50,000 people gathered in Nevada's Black Rock, where they lived, partied and celebrated community, artwork, absurdity, decommodification and revelry for a week.
Mexico's Drug War: Can President Calderon Win?
It is evident that we are not facing common criminals. We are facing true terrorists who have surpassed not only the limits of the law but basic common sense and respect for life, Calderon said in a speech Friday.
Shia LaBeouf and Marilyn Manson Team Up for Music Video
While looking to experiment in unlikely collaborations, I met Shia, and we spent a long night at my studio, Manson said on his Web site.
Lady Gaga: Jo Calderon and the Other Outrageous Outfits
Lady Gaga is as much a fashion icon as she is a musical icon. From her John Travolta/Serge Gainsbourg inspired Jo Calderon character to, well, just about anything and everything, Gaga is always far-out and always unique.
5 Best Candy Bars You've Never Heard Of
Did your favorite candy bar make the list?
Taliban Kidnaps 30 Pakistani Boys in Afghanistan
A group of 30 Pakistani boys were abducted by the Taliban after they unknowingly wandered into Afghanistan during an outing on Thursday.
Where is Gadhafi Hiding?
Despite the rebels' continued advances, Gadhafi is still free and, despite his bravado, may be planning an escape from Libya.
9/11 Rescuers Face Higher Cancer Risk: Study
The link between cancer and 9/11 first-responders has been confirmed in a new study. According to British medical journal The Lancet, firefighters who worked in the rubble of the World Trade towers are 19 percent more likely to develop cancer than those who didn't.
Al-Qaeda in Nigeria: Has the Group Found a New African Foothold?
With news that the United Nations bombing in Nigeria is connected to al-Qaeda, how serious is the militant group's presence in the country?
Domino's Pizza Plans Moon Branch
The pizza company revealed plans to build a take-out restaurant on the surface of the moon.
Earthquake Shakes Los Angeles; No Injuries Reported
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit Los Angeles, California Thursday around 1:45 p.m. The quake was felt across Los Angeles County, but so far no damage has been reported.
Berlusconi Blackmailers Busted
Police arrested businessman Giampaolo Tarantini and his wife Angela Devenuto for trying to blackmail Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi with scandalous evidence of misdeeds. The couple allegedly hired prostitutes for the Prime Minister's infamous Bunga Bunga orgies, and used the information to extort money from the billionaire politician.