Thai Capital Named 'World's Best City

Thailand's capital Bangkok has been named the world's best city by influential US travel magazine Travel + Leisure.

Luanda World's Most Expensive City

Angola's capital Luanda retained the unenviable title of the world's most expensive city for expatriates, narrowly edging out Tokyo, according to a survey published Tuesday.

Indonesia Raises Red Alert At Volcano

Mount Lokon

Indonesia on Monday said it would evacuate hundreds of people living near Mount Lokon on Sulawesi island after raising the volcano's alert status to the highest level.

Strong Earthquake Rocks Northeastern Japan

TOKYO, a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 hit Japan's northeastern coast on Sunday, prompting a tsunami warning for the area still recovering from a devastating quake and killer wave four months ago.

South Sudan Becomes World's Newest Nation

JUBA, South Sudan - South Sudanese citizens, international dignitaries and the world's newest president are convening in the new country capital of Juba to celebrate the birth of a nation.

Facebook Introduces Skype Video Chat

"We think this is awesome because we're using the best technology that's out there for doing video chat with the best social infrastructure that's out there," said Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg.

Jolie and Parker Highest Paid U.S. Actresses

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Angelina Jolie and Sarah Jessica Parker, with annual salaries of $30 million each, are the highest paid actresses in Hollywood, according to a new ranking.

Facebook's Zuckerberg: Yes, I'm on Google+

Mark Zuckerberg

In what could be deemed as taboo in the social networking world, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has confirmed that he is, indeed, a member of Google's new social network Google+.

Novak Djokovic Defeats Rafael Nadal Wimbledon 2011

Novak Djokovic

     On Centre Court in 2008, Rafael Nadal dethroned Roger Federer as the world's best player. On Sunday, Novak Djokovic did the same to Nadal in winning his first Wimbledon title, consolidating his new No. 1 ranking and leaving little doubt as to who's the tennis player of the moment.

Sharapova lost to Kvitova at Wimbledon Finals 2011

Maria Sharapova VS Petra Kvitova

     The women finals at Wimbledon between Maria Sharapova vs Petra Kvitova, as they clash for 2011 Wimbledon Championship title at the All England Club in London. The Russian former 2004 Wimbledon champion, Maria Sharapova is the favorite going into the finals as she takes on the Czech player Petra Kvitova.