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Brazil Replaces UK as World's 6th Biggest Economy

Despite a slowing growth rate in 2011, Brazil's economy overtook the United Kingdom to become the sixth biggest in the world.

Cardinal Keith: Catholic Leader Criticizes Gay Marriage Plans, Calls it ‘Madness’

Cardinal Keith O'Brien, the leader of the Catholic Church in Scotland, has criticized the government plans to legalize gay marriage. He termed it as madness and a grotesque subversion of a universally accepted human right.

Iran Elections 2012: Polling Results Indicate End to Ahmadinejad Rule

The results from Iran's Parliamentary elections, which took place on Fri., March 2, trickled in on Saturday. The results so far indicate that the Broad Principalist Coalition, a political organization founded in 2008 by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamanei to oppose Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, will win in a landslide, signifying the end of Ahmadinejad's rule.

A woman holds her identification in front of her face as she rests after voting at a polling station during Iran's parliamentary election in southern Tehran March 2, 2012.

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad May be Biggest Loser in Iran's Election

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad may be the biggest loser -- and the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may be the biggest winner -- in the parliamentary elections conducted Friday, but the final results will not be known for two or three days.

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Falkland Islands Dispute: Argentina Denies Entry to Two Cruise Ships

A decades-old dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the remote Falkland Islands, which the Argentines call the Malvinas, heated up Monday when two Carnival Corp. cruise ships were refused entry at the port of Ushuaia.

Orange to Offer Smartphone with 'Intel Inside'

The Intel Inside logo on hundreds of millions of personal computers is finally making its way onto a smartphone.

UK Recognizes Syrian Opposition

The UK has officially recognized the Syrian opposition as a legitimate representative of the county's citizenry.

Major Breakthrough in Pancreatic Cancer: Trial Drug Shows Positive Result

Researchers at Cancer Research UK's Cambridge Research Institute carried out an experiment on mice, in which a chemotherapy drug called gemcitabine was combined with an experimental drug called MRK003 resulting in a chain of events that ultimately killed the cancer cells.

Iran’s Nuclear Program Could Provoke New 'Cold War:' Hague

Hague claimed that London has urged the Israelis not to launch such a strike.

Dereck Chisora slaps Vitali Klitschko at their weigh-in in Munich.

Vitali Klitschko Gets Slapped at Weight In [VIDEO]

Dereck Chisora slapped Vitali Klitschko at the weigh-in ahead of their title fight on February 18.

UPS, TNT Express in Talks after $6.45 Billion Takeover Bid

United Parcel Service Inc. is in talks with TNT Express after its Dutch rival rejected a 4.9 billion-euro ($6.45 billion) cash bid, the companies said on Friday.

Kayak, TripAdvisor Join Forces to Meld Travel Search and Hotel Reviews

If you like searching for travel options on Kayak and reading hotel reviews on TripAdvisor, now you can do both at the same time.

Sean Penn during a news conference after a meeting with Uruguay's President Mujica at the presidential house in Montevideo

Sean Penn Falklands Attack: Condemns Britain's Deployment of Prince William

Sean Penn's Falklands attack continued today as the actor slammed Britain's deployment of Prince William to the disputed territory.

Doug Stanhope unleashes comedy with no apologies

Comedian Doug Stanhope makes no apologies for his uninhibited, controversial dark comedy, and with fans and friends like Ricky Gervais and Louis C.K., why should he?

Oliver Stone’s Filmmaker Son Converts to Islam

Sean’s father Oliver is Jewish, while his mother is Christian.

The Euro sculpture in front of the ECB headquarters

European Economic Data Takes Glum Turn as Factory Output Falls

The 17 member nations of the euro common currency union, dragged down by the flagging economies of Greece, Portugal, Spain and Ireland, saw factory activity decrease more than expected in December, the statistical office of the European Union announced Tuesday.

Moody's Downgrades Italy and Spain, Warns UK and France

Rating agency Moody's warned on Monday it may cut the triple-A ratings of France, the United Kingdom and Austria, while it downgraded the ratings of Italy, Portugal, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia and Malta.

Falkland Islands: A Look at the Disputed Territory [PHOTOS]

The Falkland Islands are back in the news just in time for the 30th anniversary of the Falkland Islands War, with grumblings of further dispute between Argentina and the UK threatening the Islands’ vital tourism industry.

Protesters Battle Troops in Bahrain as Anniversary of Revolt Nears

Bahraini riot police engaged in pitched battles with petrol-bomb throwing youths on Sunday as violence escalated ahead of Tuesday's anniversary of the uprising last year, while King Hamad mocked the opposition for its bad manners.

Valentine’s Day: Top 5 iPhone, iPad Apps to Make Your Day Lovelier!

Valentine's Day - the day of love and friendship is knocking your door. Make this Valentine's Day extra special by downloading some delightful iPhone, iPad apps. Check out the list of top 5 iPhone apps that would make your day more special.

Heathrow Criticized for Flight Cancellations Amid Europe’s Cold Snap

As Europe's cold snap hit the UK over the weekend, Heathrow Airport canceled hundreds of flights in a move many have called unnecessary and excessive.

President Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron During Obama's UK Visit in May

Iran, Afghanistan Likely to Dominate Obama-Cameron Meeting Next Month

President Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron will discuss UK-U.S. partnership during Cameron's March visit.

A worker performs a quality test on automobile parts at a factory in Ludhiana, in the northern Indian state of Punjab on Jan. 18, 2012.

Global Manufacturing Buzzing So Far in 2012

Almost every major global economy showed positive momentum in the manufacturing sector during January, according to data compiled by various economic-research organizations.

Prince William Deployed to the Falklands: 5 Things to Know

Prince William will be deployed to the Falkland Islands for the next six weeks to serve as a pilot for the Royal Air Force's (RAF) search and rescue helicopters.

Mateus Silva and his daughters at their Lisbon trailer, before being evicted

Desperate Portugal Family, Evicted From Trailer, Sets Home on Fire [PHOTOS]

As a protest for being evicted from their parking lot trailer home, Mateus and Leonor Silva returned last week to set the structure ablaze. Portugal, among several other European countries, are seeing social unrest after adopting severe austerity measures that have cut back on services for the needy, including the unemployed and homeless

French Company, Dassault, Wins $10.4 Billion Indian Bid

The French aviation company, Dassault, defeated Eurofighter in India's $10.4 billion bid. Negotiations are now in the works for Dassault to sell 126 Rafale combat aircrafts to the Indian Air Force.

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