The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver have come to an end. It’s Russia’s turn next, as the Winter Games will come to Sochi in four years’ time.

Australian company profits grew solidly in the fourth quarter of 2009, while new home sales surged in January, keeping pressure on the central bank to raise interest rates tomorrow.

Dubai’s forensic department reveals new details on the killing of a Hamas leader.

Ex-Bosnian Serb leader’s genocide trial to resume after court dismisses delay request.

Bond traders have been relatively sanguine about Tokyo’s massive pile of government debt, but that attitude could be tested over the next three months.

Russia will continue to consistently oppose any dubious unilateral actions in the area of missile defense which may adversely affect international security, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Andrey Nesterenko.

Eta commander captured in joint Spanish-French raid after 13 years in hiding.

China’s manufacturing activity grew for the 12th straight month in February, the official PMI survey showed , but the rate slowed as factories closed for a holiday.

They have style and substance. The new fashion icons - from Demi Moore to Michelle Obama - prove that maturity has its own powerful allure. By Jacinta Tynan.

Wayne Rooney comes off the bench to ensure Manchester United retain the League Cup by beating Aston Villa.