World Watch

Obama picks Beyonce to sing at Inauguration

President Obama has chosen BeyoncÃ© Knowles to sing the national anthem at his inauguration ceremony later this month.

One million Syrians go hungry

More than one million Syrians will go without food this week as the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) struggles to reach all those in need.

Sandy Hook students relocate

The students who survived the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School will head to a new school in a neighboring town this week.

2012: The Year In Pictures

GALLERY: Santa Claus is coming to town

Kate makes first appearance since leaving hospital

The Duchess of Cambridge meets sports stars in London at her first public appearance since being treated for severe morning sickness.

Town grieves in Connecticut

As Newtown grieves, worshippers headed to Sunday services to mourn the victims of the horrific school shooting in Connecticut.

Young shooting victim could “light up a room”

The father of six-year-old Emilie Parker, who was one of 20 children shot dead by a gunman at a Connecticut school, pays tribute to his daughter.

Saying “I Do” on 12/12/12

Twelve couples in Hong Kong are among the many romantics who decided to tie the knot on December 12, 2012, considered an auspicious day.

Nurse’s sister-in-law: “I will really miss her a lot”

Flowers left outside the family home of Jacintha Saldanha, the 46-year-old nurse who unwittingly revealed details about Kate’s health to radio show pranksters

First dog Bo inspects White House decorations

The Obamas’ pet dog Bo makes his final inspection of this year’s White House holiday decorations before guests arrive to view the splendor at the presidential home.

International Day of People with a Disability

December 3, 2012 marks the 20th anniversary of International Day of People with Disability which aims to promote an understanding of people with disability and encourage support for their dignity, rights and well-being.

Scuba Santa spreads underwater joy

Sharks and rays are not left out this holiday season as a scuba diving Santa Claus visits them at a Tokyo aquarium.

Obama goes Christmas shopping

U.S. President Barack Obama goes holiday shopping with his daughters at a bookstore in Arlington, Virginia.

Thanksgiving Day celebrations

From President Obama’s pardoning of the national turkey, to the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, scroll through our gallery of highlights from this year’s Thanksgiving celebrations.

Cash-strapped students turn junk into jazz

A group of financially-challenged Polish students aren’t letting their lack of money interfere with their musical ambitions. Instead, they are making musical instruments out of objects they find in scrap heaps.

GALLERY: Royal Pacific tour

Celebrations erupt outside White House

Supporters of U.S. President Barack Obama celebrate outside the White House as television networks project Obama victory.

Obama takes final swings at Romney

During a glitzy campaign rally, Barack Obama criticizes challenger Mitt Romney as the race for the White House enters the home stretch.

Daylight reveals Sandy’s wrath

Americans woke to scenes of destruction wrought by monster storm Sandy after it smashed into the eastern United States, cutting power and swamping New York’s subway system.

Hurricane Sandy shuts down Wall Street

Sandbags block the entrance of New York Stock Exchange in downtown Manhattan as Hurricane Sandy made its approach in New York.

SAMSN: Men surviving childhood sexual abuse

Men coping with the effects of childhood sexual abuse can have a hard journey ahead of them. SAMSN, run by three male Survivors of childhood sexual abuse, organises psychologist led peer-support groups for men who were sexually assaulted when they were yo

Stiletto race for the cure

Teetering on high heels, hundreds of runners join the annual Stiletto Stampede to raise awareness for breast cancer.

Empowering women

The ability to generate and control an income can empower women in developing countries and lead to a better future for their families and communities. Diana Bowles from Good Returns explains how you can help.

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