Microsoft has named company veteran Satya Nadella its next chief executive, with Bill Gates stepping down as chairperson to become a "tech adviser".
Ukraine’s President Viktor Yanukovich has tried to calm protest violence in Kiev that has claimed three lives. But the opposition remains sceptical.
The Golden Globes will weigh in with the first big honours of the Hollywood awards season, which culminates in seven weeks with the Oscars.
An appeals court has ruled that Apple did not use patented technology owned by Google unit Motorola Mobility in making its iPhones.
After coming under criticism for having a lack of diversity in its female cast, "Saturday Night Live" has cast comedian Sasheer Zamata.
South Sudan’s government and rebels are preparing for peace talks in Ethiopia to thrash out a ceasefire to end weeks of fighting.
South Sudan’s government and rebels have agreed a ceasefire but there has been no end to ethnic fighting.
Formula One champion Michael Schumacher’s doctors say his situation is "more under control" following a second operation to treat head injuries.
The Vatican has denied that Pope Francis "abolished sin", after a newspaper article said he had done so through his words and gestures.
Proteas all-rounder Jacques Kallis has announced his retirement from Test and first-class cricket after Thursday’s Test against India in Durban.
Novak Djokovic has expressed his excitement around working with grand slam winner Boris Becker, who has been appointed Djokovic’s head coach.
A Harvard student has been charged for a bomb threat hoax that led to the evacuation of four buildings, in an apparent bid to skip a final exam.
From Paul Kagame’s re-election as head of Rwanda’s ruling party to Khloe Kardashian’s divorce, here’s what you might’ve missed after Madiba’s death.
India’s Supreme Court has reinstated a ban on gay sex in the world’s largest democracy, following a four-year period of decriminalisation.
Leaders from across the world have paid tribute to South Africa’s first democratically elected president, Nelson Mandela.
In order to maintain the pace, manager Arsene Wenger says the Arsenal squad will have to be rotated.
Drugmaker Adcock Ingram says the $1.2-billion takeover bid from CFR Pharmaceuticals is still the best option, despite Bidvest’s offer.
Beijing wants all foreign aircraft passing through its "air defence zone" to identify themselves to Chinese authorities.
A Turkish cellphone company has opened a lawsuit against MTN seeking damages for losses incurred as a result of MTN’s actions, says the company.
A low turnout and vote abuses has marred elections meant to complete Mali’s democratic transition.
Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan has called for peace as clashes erupt in Tripoli after dozens of people were killed during an attack by militiamen.
Former Egypt president Mohamed Morsi says he was kidnapped by the Republican Guard the day before the army announced his removal.
At least 10 000 people have been killed by super typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, officials said on Sunday.
One of the strongest typhoons ever to make landfall in the Philippines has left more than 1 000 people dead in the country, says the Red Cross.
Ruling party official says it is inevitable that some people will never be allowed back into areas near the Fukushima nuclear plant.
Four officials have pleaded not guilty in anti-corruption court over a $15-million tender for equipment that was meant to prevent vote fraud.
At least 49 were killed in Baghdad on Sunday in predominantly Shi’ite Muslim areas.
As the DRC army and M23 rebels clash, Rwanda is asked for help in disarming the insurgents.
Proteas batsman Faf du Plessis has been fined 50% of his match fee after he was found guilty of ball tampering.
Vietnamese bid farewell to Vo Nguyen Giap, who presided over the humiliation of the French at Dien Bien Phu in 1954.
A suicide bomber killed 15 people at a school in Iraq on Sunday, while at least 60 were killed on Saturday in two suicide bombings.
Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel completed a hat-trick of Korean Grand Prix victories on Sunday.