Gene scientists on Wednesday said that in lab-dish cells, they had found a way to switch off the rogue chromosome that causes Down's syndrome. The breakthrough opens up the tantalising goal of therapy for Down's,

Italian screenwriter Vincenzo Cerami -- author of the screenplay for "Life is Beautiful" by Roberto Benigni -- died on Wednesday at the age of 72. "Vincenzo Cerami is the one person who has taught me

Britain on Wednesday became the 15th country worldwide to legalize gay marriage when Queen Elizabeth II gave her royal assent to a bill approved by lawmakers. Here is a breakdown of countries with similar laws

The U.S. economy grew at a "modest to moderate" pace in recent weeks, with the housing market and construction improving nationwide, the Federal Reserve said in a report Wednesday. The Beige Book's overall assessment of

Global retailer Carrefour SA says rising sales in Latin America and Asia helped offset shrinking revenue in Europe in the second quarter. The French-based company reported quarterly sales of 20.46 billion euros, down 0.6 percent

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Qatar will host the 2015 world boxing championships, beating a bid from Bangkok. C.K. Wu, the president of governing body AIBA, says “it is very exciting for AIBA to explore new horizons

- FIFA President Sepp Blatter plans to ask the governing body's executive committee to consider moving the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to the winter in order to avoid the searing summer heat. "If this

Gunmen ambushed a vehicle carrying government paramilitary forces in a restive Pakistani tribal region near the Afghan border on Thursday, killing two soldiers, officials said. The attack took place in Kamar village, around 40 kilometers

Britain's outgoing army chief has warned that attempts to impose a no-fly zone over Syria would be unsuccessful without establishing ground control, in an interview published in Thursday's Daily Telegraph. Britain is at the forefront

Yellow jersey holder Chris Froome hit out at rival Alberto Contador after both narrowly avoided crashing during a dramatic finale to the 16th stage of the Tour de France won by Portuguese Rui Costa