A spectre is haunting the technology industry. It is called "electric wok syndrome" and it afflicts engineers and those who invest in their fantasies.
Australia unveiled plans on Sunday to slap a carbon tax of A$23 a tonne on its 500 worst polluters from 2012.
Rebel fighters in western Libya faced sustained artillery and rocket bombardment by forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi for the fifth day on Saturday.
Rupert Murdoch said on Saturday the decision to close the embattled <i>News of the World</i> tabloid was "a collective decision".
The sun finally emerged on Saturday, the penultimate day of the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, writes <b>Niren Tolsi</b>.
A crowd of about 100 000 gathered at the mausoleum of Sudan People’s Liberation Army hero John Garang, to recognise South Sudan’s independence.
There was a "genuine desire" from SA politicians to bid for the Olympics, International Olympic Committee boss Jacques Rogge said on Saturday.
National Assembly Speaker Max Sisulu will meet Police minister Nathi Mthethwa and Public Protector Thuli Madonsela next week.
Scrumhalf Will Genia produced a moment of opportunistic brilliance to score a 65m try that helped the Queensland Reds to a 18-13 victory.
A breakdown in negotiations between the Lions and former potential equity partners the Guma TAC group will be investigated by the sports minister.