Goldman Sachs Group has been charged with fraud by the US Securities and Exchange Commission over its marketing of a subprime mortgage product.
With an African-American in the Oval Office, is this a good time to honour the 19th century soldiers who fought for slavery?
Tough new state law bans abortion after 20 weeks, citing some doctors’ claims that foetuses feel pain at that stage.
Toyota has suspended North American sales of its 2010 Lexus GX 460 after a US consumer magazine issued a safety warning.
US President Barack Obama’s nuclear security summit took a step toward lowering the risk of a terrorist group getting an atomic weapon.
Twitter is all set to unveil its advertisement model on Tuesday, which would allay concerns about its revenue generating potential.
The <i>New York Times</i> reports that Google is working on a tablet computer rival to Apple’s iPad that will run Flash.
US President Barack Obama, who is hosting the 47-nation summit, says nuclear terrorism is the single biggest threat to global security.
Emergent-market business schools are taking centre stage — and giving African business schools a competitive advantage.
Phil Mickelson won his third Masters title and fourth Major crown on Sunday while Tiger Woods could only ponder what could have been.
Barack Obama heaped praise on South Africa for taking the decision to abandon a nuclear weapons programme as he met President Jacob Zuma on Sunday.
Another year at the Masters, another flop, and Ernie Els says he has had enough. "I tell you it’s killing me," he said after a third round of 75.
Britain’s Lee Westwood maintained ice-cool composure while fending off an electrifying back-nine charge by Phil Mickelson.
The United States’ focus is shifting away from Cold War weapons strategy — but Iran and North Korea could still be targeted.
Tiger Woods may have to work on more than his swing if he wants to make a real comeback.
Tiger Woods returned to golf at the Masters on Thursday while Tom Watson rolled back the years with his best round at Augusta National in 20 years.
A year ago, US President Barack Obama pledged to work for the elimination of nuclear weapons and within months he got the Nobel Peace Prize.
United States President Barack Obama and Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev signed a landmark nuclear-arms reduction treaty on Thursday.
Martina Navratilova, who has announced that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer, described the day she found out as "my own personal 9/11".
A passenger on a flight from Washington to Denver sparked a security alert on Wednesday after he was apparently caught smoking in the toilet.
Recent years have been hard for Ernie Els but he has never felt more confident for a US Masters after winning twice in his last three PGA starts.
US President Barack Obama and Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev will sign a treaty on Thursday that slashes their two nations’ atomic arsenals.
Iran’s president on Wednesday warned US counterpart Barack Obama of a "tooth-breaking" response, as he condemned Washington’s new nuclear policy.
The Obama administration unveiled a new policy on Tuesday restricting US use of nuclear weapons.
The United States has urged Sudan to immediately lift restrictions on political parties.
The US says it is seeking a $16-million fine against Toyota for failure to quickly notify authorities about vehicle safety problems.
Families south of the Mexico-California border readied to sleep outside for a second night on Monday after dozens of aftershocks rattle the area.
Tiger Woods set his sights on winning back fans before a fifth green jacket as he faced the media and the public in his Augusta comeback on Monday.
Tiger Woods sprang a surprise at Augusta National on Sunday when he turned up without notice to play the back nine at the US Masters venue.
United States President Barack Obama always said that change would not come easily. Neither, apparently, does explaining it.
Luke Soules was one of the first on the planet to get his hands on an iPad. And he wasted no time taking it apart.
The iPad hits shelves on Saturday after months of intense buzz, giving shoppers the chance to decide whether the device is worth all the publicity.