Irrespective of next week’s election, the fiscal challenges facing the next US government are vast.

Lebanon lives in a tricky neighbourhood.

On November 8th, China’s once-in-a-decade leadership transition will begin.

For all its golden beaches and panoramic hillsides, Rio de Janeiro is a dangerous place.

Recently, Chinese assertiveness was brought to the fore by its sparring with Japan over the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands in the East China Sea.

Whilst various studies have linked physical attractiveness to success in the workplace, sexually appealing women do not have the same luck the courtroom, according to a new study.

Felix Baumgartner, an Australian daredevil and helicopter pilot, was forced to temporarily abort the 120,000ft sky-dive due to high winds.

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As the whole world looked on, the indefatigable Hugo Chávez overcame his strongest obstacle yet to claim another six-year term as Venezuela’s President, keeping him in power until 2019

With the announcement of the “Adwords Business Credit Card”, Google has officially entered the credit industry.