SOUTH AFRICA

The Chinese have left a footprint all over Africa -- with mixed results and reactions from the African people themselves.

A group of independent U.N. advisers has criticized the World Bank's policies in regards to human rights.

South African police officials have confiscated 49 cell phones used by officers to take pictures of Oscar Pistorius after his arrest, the minister of police said Monday.

Brazil inked a deal with South African defense and aerospace company Paramount Group to purchase armored vehicles for Rio de Janeiro, strengthening BRICS trade.

The $33 billion deal would make Glencore the world’s fourth-largest mining company. China had raised concerns over that.

Alleged murderer Oscar 'Blade Runner' Pistorius is accused of getting drunk and inappropriately flirting with women at a bar.

American Brandt Snedeker and Argentina’s Angel Cabrera top the leaderboard at seven-under 209 through three rounds.

A policeman's "Ducks Of Sandy Hook Elementary" campaign is drawing community and celebrity support -- and sweeping the Web.

Uruguay legalized gay marriage on Wednesday, making it the 12th nation in the world to do so.

The growing middle class in northern and southern Africa is trading up from motorbikes and jalopies to brand-new vehicles.

Mickelson last captured a major title at Augusta in 2010.

Analysts see potential for African governments or corporations to issue dim sum bonds, though interest has been limited so far.

Uhuru Kenyatta was inaugurated to become Kenya's president, despite his indictment for war crimes and upcoming International Criminal Court case.

Tshepo Cameron Modisane and Thoba Calvin Sithole tie the knot in what's being referred to as the "First Traditional African Gay Wedding."

By 2050, the Rocky Mountains will likely be more suitable for wine production than the Mediterranean, new research projects.

Gerry Adams, the leader of Sinn Fein, blasted Margaret Thatcher.

Margaret Thatcher remains a divisive figure, even in death.

A $10 Starbucks latte? That's how much it would be in Oslo. A $2 pack of cigarettes? Go to South Africa.

The BRICS nations, along with dozens of other developing countries have been dumping their foreign exchange holdings of the euro.

South African network DStv aired an obituary for Nelson Mandela on Tuesday, but the iconic leader wasn't dead.

Syrian Pres. al-Assad has called on BRICS nations for support as international pressure from the U.S., its allies and other Arab nations mounts.