S.Africa's bond yields hit multi-month lows, rand weakens
South Africa's rand fell against the dollar on Monday as a set of weak international manufacturing data reawakened worries about the global economy, prompting investors to go for traditional safe-haven trades.
Selena Gomez's Most Revealing Outfits [PHOTOS]
Gomez is indeed growing up. Here are some pictures to prove it!
Apple iPhone 5: 'Expect October,' Plus Some Alternatives
Apple's iPhone 5 has been widely expected to be released in September, but now rumors are spreading that the elusive iPhone 5 will not hit stores until October.
Delhi 'SlutWalk' Latest in a Global Feminist Movement
The most recent SlutWalk demonstration occurred in New Delhi, and more are scheduled around the world as women speak out against "rape-culture" to tell men around the world, "no means no."
S.Africa's PMI falls to two-year low of 44.2 in July
South Africa's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell for the fourth straight month to a seasonally adjusted 44.2 in July from 53.9 in June, sponsor Kagiso Securities said on Monday.
Europe woes could hit S.Africa bonds, raise
The debt crisis in Europe, which holds around 35 percent of South African government debt, could hit local bonds if it worsens, pushing yields higher than expected, Treasury Director-General Lungisa Fuzile said on Monday.
UK teen cyber activist bailed without Internet access
A British teenager charged with hacking offences and believed to be a leading member of the Anonymous and LulzSec online activist groups was released on bail in a London court on Monday on condition he did not use the Internet.
On target inflation components prompt Kenya rate hold: cbank
Kenya's monetary policy committee decided to leave its key lending rate unchanged because non-food and fuel inflation were within its target band, its chairman, who is also the governor of the central bank, said on Monday.
Google's Chrome overtakes Firefox in UK
Google's Chrome overtook Mozilla Firefox in July to become Britain's second-most popular Web browser after Microsoft's Internet Explorer, Web analytics firm StatCounter said on Monday.
Teenage activist in UK court on hacking charge
A teen-ager believed to be a leading member of the Anonymous and LulzSec online activist groups appeared in a London court Monday charged with hacking offences including an attack on Britain's Serious Organised Crime Agency.
Wall Street falls 1 percent on weak data, deal uncertainty
Stocks dropped 1 percent on Monday as weaker-than-expected U.S. manufacturing data and uncertainty over the debt deal in Washington left investors wary about the outlook for the economy and the market.
S.Africa may reopen arms deal probe, pressuring Zuma
South African police may reopen a corruption probe into a multi-billion dollar arms deal involving several companies and high profile officials including President Jacob Zuma to see if charges can be instituted a decade after the transaction.
Ramadan 2011: Discovering the Culture and Traditions of the Holy Month
The Islamic religious month-long holiday incorporates Qur'an recitation, fasting, charity and prayer to celebrate this festival of giving and sharing.
Kodak adopts plan to protect tax benefits
Eastman Kodak adopted a poison pill on Monday to reduce a tax hit it would take from a sale of its valuable intellectual property portfolio that it has been shopping around in recent weeks.
Kate Middleton Hit the Right Fashion Note at Zara Phillips' Wedding [PHOTOS]
Kate Middleton looked stunning at the wedding of Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall.
Gene Linked to High Asthma Risk in African-Americans Discovered
Researchers found a gene, PYHIN1, and its variations may account for a large proportion of asthma risk in people of African descent. The recent study, published in Nature Genetics, pooled together data from nine independent research groups, including nearly 6,500 patients, about half of which who had asthma.
Rupert Grint Shows Tom Felton Some Love at 'Apes' Premiere [PHOTOS]
Now that the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" craze is dying down (a little), Twentieth Century Fox studio is throwing their summer flick in the mix. "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" is remake of a prequel from the "Planet of the Apes" saga. This years production is starring James Franco, Freida Pinto, and our favorite villain-- Tom Felton. It didn't take long for the ex-Hogwarts students to come back out on the red carpet to promote a film that wasn't "Ha...
iPhone 5? You May Need to Wait Until October: Report
Apple's next generation iPhone may arrive later than expected, with a new report saying the handset will not go on sale until October.
Special Report: China's shortcut to Wall Street
SHELL GAMES: A Reuters InvestigationArticles in this series are exploring the extent and impact of corporate secrecy in the United States.
iPhone 5 Release Date Newly Rumored October, Not September
The next-generation iPhone is now said to debut in October, instead of the much-rumored September launch.
HSBC sheds 30,000 jobs, posts surprise profit rise
HSBC will shed 30,000 jobs as it retreats from countries where it is struggling to compete, Europe's biggest bank said on Monday after it reported a surprise rise in first-half profit.
Chinese retailers hijack the Ikea experience
Nestled in a sleepy southern district of Kunming city in southwest China, is a 10,000 square meter, four-story building that could make Swedish furniture giant Ikea uneasy.
Kodak adopts poison pill to keep tax benefits
Eastman Kodak adopted a poison pill on Monday to preserve its tax assets, as it looks to sell its valuable intellectual property portfolio and reduce the tax hit from any gain on that sale.
Analysis: Asia dodges one debt bullet, plenty more in chamber
Averting a U.S. debt default solves only the immediate fiscal problem for the West and its big creditors in Asia.
Wall Street turns lower as factory data weighs
Stocks turned negative after a strong opening on Monday as relief over a last-ditch debt deal in Washington faded after a weak reading on the manufacturing sector.
Foxconn to rely more on robots; could use 1 million in 3 years
Taiwan's Foxconn Technology Group, known for assembling Apple's iPhones and iPads in China, plans to use more robots, with one report saying the company will use one million of them in the next three years, to cope with rising labor costs.
Mysterious Crop Circles Debunked by Physics and Technology?
Regarding the spectacular crop circles appearing over the last centuries, a U.S.-based Professor of Physics point to Global Positioning System (GPS), lasers and microwaves were named as the possible answers.
Google Acquires More than 1,000 Patents From IBM
Google announced on Thursday that it had acquired more than 1,000 patents from International Business Machines Corp. to defend itself against lawsuits while increased interest in intellectual property suggests a legal showdown between Apple and Google.
Foxconn to use more robots; said up to 1 million in 3 years
Taiwan's Foxconn Technology Group, known for assembling Apple's iPhones and iPads in China, plans to use more robots, with one report saying the company will use one million of them in the next three years, to cope with rising labor costs.
Crop Circles: The Secret Behind the Mystery May Lie in Physics [PHOTOS]
Crop circles continue to stump mankind, but as least one man believes they are connected between physics and arts.