THE convicted war criminal Charles Taylor has accused the international community of selectively targeting African heads of state with prosecutions while ignoring offences committed by United States forces in Iraq.

CANNES, France, May 17 (Reuters) - It is only day two, but the Cannes film festival has already uncovered a breakout star in Belgian Matthias Schoenaerts, who has earned critical acclaim and plenty of swoons for his portrayal of tough guy Ali in Fren...

Sexual harassment claims brought by a former staffer of federal Speaker Peter Slipper should be heard before a jury, a court has been told.

Friends may be priceless. But 'friending' is worth $38 a share. That's what Facebook set as the initial price when its stock begins trading on Wall Street Friday.

Oil prices back away from multi-month lows on Wednesday, but remained under intense pressure on stubborn concerns over the eurozone debt crisis and signs of weak energy demand in the United States.New ...

BHP Billiton has quit a small joint venture to define the Altia copper and silver prospect in Queensland.

A caretaker government took office in Greece Thursday to organise a second election in six weeks after an inconclusive May 6 vote as fears over a possible disorderly euro exit rocked Spain and Italy.The ...

Organisers of the London Olympics have received the Olympic flame from Greece ahead of the Games.

The centrepiece of the WA government's budget is a future fund that is expected to nudge $5 billion by 2032.

Theresa May has been jeered and heckled by rank-and-file officers as she defended herself against accusations that spending cuts are "destroying" Britain's police service.