Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth got engaged during the Christmas weekend
New sales data confirm that retailers are poised to show their best holiday season in three years, but investors seemed unimpressed as concerns mount that shoppers will pull back in the new year.
Retail sales in the US during this holiday season rose sharply mainly driven by increased spending on clothing and jewelry.
U.S. retail sales rose in the week before Christmas as shoppers hurried to finish their gift-buying, putting holiday sales on track to hit the high end of estimates, according to data released on Tuesday by the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
Airports in New York reopened on Tuesday after the city saw the heaviest December snowfall in nearly six decades, causing severe disruption to travel services.
As the season’s first snowstorm hit New York on Sunday, travel by road, rail and air came to a halt on a weekend, which is usually one of the busiest traveled weekend because of Christmas holidays.
It was a hot Christmas for Angelina Joile and Brad Pitt in Namibia
Fresh religious clashes that broke out in the city of Jos in Central Nigeria on Sunday reportedly killed at least one person while several other have been injured. Many buildings and cars were set ablaze in the violence between Muslim and Christian groups. Police and military units have been deployed to prevent further hostilities by the mobs. The clashes came just a day after three blasts rocked the city killing 32 people. Tensions are escalating as unconfirmed reports are also suggesting that ...
The surprise timing of the People's Bank of China increase in benchmark lending and deposit interest rates is likely to weigh on commodity markets when trading starts on Monday.
Hugh Hefner, the twice-married founder of Playboy, is taking the plunge again.
Amidst tightened security, as happening events by the beach side will usher in the New Year in this state on western coast of India, here’s a list of attractions you must look forward to while in Goa on New Year’s Eve
China's central bank raised interest rates on Saturday for the second time in just over two months as it stepped up its battle to rein in stubbornly high inflation.
NORAD Tracks Santa, the annual Christmas tradition, is gaining popularity like never before. But did you know that the U.S. military department NORAD has been keeping a close eye on Santa's flight since 1955 and the idea was born in 1897?
Cheryl is spending time with family ahead of her move to US and facing her first Christmas as a single lady
Google Inc has released a software that lets eager children locate the exact location of Santa Claus as he goes through Europe.
Recent economic reports indicate that the average U.S. consumer is feeling more confident about the economy and intends to spend more with that belief. Consumer spending, which forms about 70 percent of GDP growth, rose in November for the sixth straight month, the Commerce Department reported on Thursday. Personal income also inched up marginally, which prices also rose during the month.
Google Inc. has started its 2010 Christmas with new holiday doodle, which has 17 interactive images of holiday destinations and cuisines from around the world.
The UK's GMB union has said thousands of public sector workers in the country are getting at risk warning letters, dampening the upcoming holidays, the BBC has reported.
The tight security measures adopted by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at US airports had outraged many travelers.
More last-minute shoppers flocked to stores this year on the final Saturday before Christmas than last year, but spending is expected to be even higher late this week.
The Christmas tree was unveiled at Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi last week to boost the holiday mood of its guest and attract tourists’ attention. The tree was adorned with gold, silver, gems and precious stones including rubies and diamonds
Santa Google has extended its free US and Canada VoIP calls service through Gmail to 2011.
