Vivienne Tam goes cutting edge at NY fashion week
Vivienne Tam embraced geometrical shapes in a very big way Wednesday for both her spring-summer 2013 collection and her brand-new jewelry line on show at New York fashion week.
Tallest ever dog revealed in new Guinness Book of Records
A Great Dane who towers 2.2 metres (7 feet 4 inches) on his hind legs is named the tallest dog ever recorded in the latest Guinness Book of World Records launched on Thursday.
Zuckerberg eyes mobile after Facebook IPO flop
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said Tuesday the social network giant is focused on mobile devices and should be seen as a smart bet despite a "disappointing" stock market debut.
US vulnerable to long-range missile attack
The US could be vulnerable to attack from long-range ballistic missiles unless the government overhauls the country's "fragile" missile defense system.
Mystery over filmmakers behind anti-Islam movie
Mystery remained Wednesday over exactly who was behind the anti-Islam film which sparked deadly protests in the Middle East, amid conflicting claims of Jewish or Coptic Christian involvement.
Eyes on Apple for "iPhone 5" debut
The stage is set for Apple to unveil a new-generation iPhone on Wednesday as the culture-changing company once again lays claim to the heart of the Internet age lifestyle.
Obama calls Netanyahu to hear explanation on Iran warning
President Barack Obama called Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday after he provoked a sudden crisis in relations by warning Washington had no moral right to stop Israel attacking Iran's nuclear program.
Obama praises 9/11 unity on low-key anniversary
President Barack Obama lauded American unity Tuesday as the country marked a somber but low-key anniversary of the 9/11 attacks under crisp blue skies reminiscent of the fateful day 11 years ago.
Post-convention poll boost for Obama
US President Barack Obama received a significant popularity bounce from his party convention last week and now leads the White House race by a small but clear margin.
World water crisis must be top UN priority: report
A rapidly worsening water shortage threatens to destabilize the planet and should be a top priority for the UN Security Council and world leaders.
One dead as Islamists storm US missions in Libya, Egypt
An armed mob protesting a film deemed offensive to Islam attacked the US consulate in Benghazi Tuesday killing a US official, hours after angry Islamists stormed Washington's embassy in Cairo.
US faces 'utter defeat' in Afghanistan: Taliban
US forces face "utter defeat" in Afghanistan and Americans are unsafe wherever they go in the world, the Taliban said ahead of the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.
Obama nominates new US ambassador for Iraq
President Barack Obama nominated a career diplomat as the new US ambassador to Iraq on Monday, after the previous candidate withdrew amid allegations of sexual impropriety.
Ground Zero cancer victims to get compensation
About 50 types of cancer have been added to the list of diseases eligible for coverage in a compensation program for people who became sick after the World Trade Center collapse on September 11, 2001.
US rebuffs Israel over Iran 'red lines'
Tensions between Israel and the United States over how to deal with Iran's nuclear program resurfaced Monday, as Washington rebuffed calls to set "red lines" for action.
Study says wind could power the whole world
There's enough wind to power the world many times over, according to a study out Monday, but it would take a massive infrastructure investment to harness it that analysts say is not realistic.
Motherhood makes actress Alba in tech entrepreneur
Film star Jessica Alba swapped Hollywood for Silicon Valley on Monday, introducing fellow technology entrepreneurs to her new Internet firm, inspired by motherhood.
At 9/11 memorial, a plea to remember US troops at war
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta warned Americans not to forget the troops who are fighting and dying in Afghanistan.
Americans more likely to see selves as lower class
More Americans -- including growing numbers of young people and whites -- see themselves as members of the lower classes, according to a study released Monday.
Victoria Beckham stays sumptuous at NY fashion week
Victoria Beckham sent out a sumptuous spring-summer 2013 collection Sunday during New York fashion week, proving her designing career is no flash in the Spice Girl pan.