The death of a victim of gang rape in India is predicted to spark a new of protests and more national debate about violence against women.
Mining company Lonmin has opened the search for a new chief executive to revive its fortunes as Ian Farmer officially stepped aside.
Unions and management at Glencore’s Zambian copper mine have agreed on a 10% wage hike for 2013, a union official said on Friday.
Veteran cricketer Brett Lee faces a disciplinary hearing after criticising the New South Wales cricket administration and its CEO David Gilbert.
Gunmen have killed six people at a church in Nigeria, making 2012 the third year that Christmas services have come under deadly attack in the country.
India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has appealed for calm as he sought to dampen growing public outrage over the gang rape of a young woman.
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson claimed the Dutchman was blasted "deliberately" in the head with the ball by Swansea’s Ashley Williams.
Leaders Manchester United were held to a draw for the first time in the Premier League this season.
Norway has announced plans to step up its efforts as part of "first aid" to slow climate change.
The ruling party is drawing up laws to force platinum and iron ore miners to sell "small amounts" of production to local processors at a discount.