Continued speculation of imminent tapering from the US Federal Reserve sees negative data impacting developing markets.
Air raids using barrel bombs in Syria’s second city of Aleppo have killed at least 76 people, including 28 children.
The fatal gang rape of a student on a bus in New Delhi has emboldened survivors to speak out, family members say on the anniversary of the attack.
Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has been voted the BBC’s 60th Sports Personality of the Year.
Stage and screen star Peter O’Toole, who shot to fame in "Lawrence of Arabia", has died at age 81 after a long illness.
The high court in Cape Town has told Parliament to fix sections of the SAPS Amendment Act, again.
US Federal Reserve policymakers gather for their final meeting of the year, while key data releases around the world will keep markets focused.
The head of police, who took charge of the crime scene after Oscar Pistorius allegedly shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has resigned.
President Jacob Zuma is expected to unveil a bronze statue of former president Nelson Mandela at the Union Buildings.
South Africans from far and wide have journeyed to Qunu to bid the former statesman farewell in his hometown.