The Federal Reserve will continue with its $600bn "QE2" stimulus programme as it is not convinced by the economic recovery, meeting notes reveal.

An extinct flightless bird from Jamaica fought rivals and predators with wings evolved into clubs, scientists suggest.

International diplomats condemn the assassination of Salman Taseer, one of Pakistan's best-known politicians and a senior member of the Pakistan People's Party, in Islamabad.

Experts say they have discovered what they believe is the root cause of male pattern baldness - faulty stem cells.

Flood preparations in the Australian city of Rockhampton are being put to the test as levels on the River Fitzroy approach their peak.

Police say former US government official John Wheeler was seen alive less than 24 hours before his body was found at a Delaware dump.

South Sudan's information minister welcomes reassurances by the Sudanese president over Sunday's referendum on southern independence.

A new record is set for the sale of a blue fin tuna in a new year auction at Tokyo's fish market.