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Italy captain Gianluigi Buffon has returned to training and could take his place in goal in the Azzurri’s second match of the 2014 World Cup, against Costa Rica.

Economic sanctions, which had so far barred the use of normal banking channels for oil payments, have crippled Iran’s economy.

Celebrate International Sushi Day 2014 by discovering some fun facts.

Moderators on the popular social news site Reddit have to strike a balance between being an umpire, policeman and parent.

Some reports say Apple will release the iPhone 6 in August, but mid-September is more likely.

Stunning early losses have Japan and Greece fighting to stay alive in Brazil.

Nintendo has a number of games coming out for the Wii U this year, and here are some of our favorites.

Colombia must answer depth questions ahead of pivotal Group C match against Ivory Coast.

A plan to freeze radioactive water leaking from Japan's battered Fukushima nuclear plant is behind schedule, TEPCO says.

The news that Donovan was not on the 23-player roster broke on May 22, and launched many theories about why he was left out.

KitKat wrappers can be used to buy discount train tickets, part of a new campaign to promote tourism in Japan's devastated northern region.

Automaker says it could follow Toyota in recalling cars to check airbags made by company involved in antitrust shenanigans.

A month after "Godzilla" topped the U.S. box office, the King of the Monsters earned Warner Bros. its biggest opening weekend in China.

Ivory Coast scored two goal over three minutes to beat Japan.

24-year-old American woman was attacked in Sao Paolo at the home of someone she had met during Friday's celebrations.

The winner of Group C is expected to come out of this match unscathed.

Goals from Pablo Armero, Teofilo Gutierrez and James Rodriguez gave Colombia a 3-0 win over Greece to begin their World Cup campaign.

The King of the Monsters rakes in $10.9 million on Friday, making it China's biggest opening day of 2014.

Priceline's OpenTable purchase marks an expansion of the travel company into restaurants and fine dining.

Twitter users let loose on the referees during the Brazil-Croatia World Cup game Thursday afternoon, using the #BrazilPenalty hashtag to organize their anger.

Brazil caught a break against Croatia in the second half.