AUSTRALIA

Africa's biggest gold miner AngloGold Ashanti has started paying 30 percent corporate tax to the Tanzanian government this year for its Geita mine, in line with the east African country's new mining policy.

Miranda Kerr is one gorgeous import. The Victoria's Secret beauty hails from the small town of Gunnedah in North South Wales, Australia. This Aussie beauty who first appeared in Dolly magazine at the age of 13 has become an international fashion and beauty icon. From her bright blue eyes to her adorable dimples, Miranda Kerr embodies both sex appeal and a sweet girl-next-door quality.

Rejuvenated Australian golfer Jason Day has set himself a target of reaching world number one in the next five years following his brilliant season on the U.S. PGA Tour, a far cry from his struggles to get out of bed earlier this year when plagued by mental demons and illness.

Samsung Electronics won Australian court approval for fast-tracking its appeal against a ban on the sale of its new Galaxy tablet computer in the country, part of an ongoing global legal battle with iPad maker Apple Inc.

An IBM report reveals the triangular relationship between consumers, businesses and social media networks.

The biggest, heaviest, inherently the most valuable gold bullion coin in the world has been unveiled by The Perth Mint, a spokesman said Wednesday.

The NBA world tour roster hasn't been officially settled just yet with only three days until the tour begins. A handful of headline stars such as LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Derrick Rose all pulled out on Wednesday.

Fiji's national carrier, Air Pacific, has selected Airbus aircraft to renew and to grow its fleet.

Hurricane Rina is currently a category 2 storm, but it will intensify to category 3 Wednesday as it heads towards Cancun, Mexico. With winds currently breaking 110 miles per hour, Rina's projected path takes it over the Yucatan state, where residents have stocked up on supplies and close resort towns and fishing villages.

A proposal to appoint a Commonwealth human rights commissioner to steer a more proactive rights agenda looks set to test a summit this week as the 54 member nations try to make more of a mark in world affairs.

European stock index futures fell on Wednesday, after Asian shares traded lower for most part on growing concerns that the outcome from a key meeting of European policymakers to contain the debt crisis may fall short of expectations.

A proposal to appoint a Commonwealth human rights commissioner to steer a more proactive rights agenda looks set to test a leaders' summit this week, with host Australia backing the plan but India and South Africa reported to oppose it.

Asian shares declined on Wednesday ahead of a key meeting of European policymakers later in the session, with concerns heightening that the outcome to contain Europe's sovereign debt crisis could fall short of expectations.

Asian shares declined Wednesday ahead of a key meeting of European policymakers later in the session, as investors feared the effort to contain Europe's sovereign debt crisis could fall short.

A strange message directed at a young Australian pop star is trending on Twitter

After it seemed like the NBA world tour during the NBA lockout was in jeopardy just 48 hours ago, the biggest NBA lockout event players have ever staged is officially on, after an agreement was reached among tour organizers, according to Yahoo Sports.

The rider was considered among the most recognizable in the sport.

The United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have all issued similar warnings against travelling to India.

Many fear a rogue shark is on the loose in Western Australia after the third fatal attack in two months. The government is now taking new precautions through aerial patrol and a controversial shark hunt.

Former world number one Ernie Els will be joined by a host of other major winners in next month's Singapore Open which has secured a strong field despite clashing with an Australian event headlined by Tiger Woods.

The MotoGP star died at age 24.