POLITICS & POLICY

The earth shook in the American East Coast on mid-Tuesday and prompted hundreds of office worker to rush out from swaying buildings, in what authorities described as the biggest earthquake to hit the region in the last 70 years.

Prince Harry of Britain will be spending a couple of months in California and Arizona to complete his training and for some American downtime.

Newlywed Kim Kardashian has channeled her inner princess by donning similar eyebrows and make-up that the Duchess of Cambridge did wore on her wedding day.

Australian's Treasurer Wayne Swan has finally been convinced that the country's economic prospects and the sectors involved and contributing to its strength needs a major review from policy makers and industry players.

Sort of labour pains could bedevil a number of Australian industries in the months ahead but Prime Minister Julia Gillard has expressed confidence that her government’s policy tools are sufficient in meeting the demands of shifting economic environment.

Contrary to earlier statements from the Royal sources, Prince Harry has been dumped by his lingerie model girlfriend, Florence Brudenell-Bruce and not the other way around.

While visiting a coffee shop that was looted during the London riots, The Duchess was again spotted with an Alexander McQueen ensemble.

Since the Duchess' wedding gown went on display at the Buckingham Palace, ticket sales have already summed up to more than £15m.

Australia's Federal government has approved that BlueScope can draw from the funds allocated for the carbon tax package much earlier than planned.

Retail shareholder sentiment remains gloomy about the Australian stock market, according to the Global Proxy-Melbourne Institute Shareholder Confidence Index released Monday.

Like the unexpected turn of event in the Royal Wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton in April, everyone is on the look out as to who would upstage the bride in Kim Kardashian-Kris Humphries Wedding 2011.

The carbon legislation contained a 'poison pill' which would forever exclude coal mining from being treated the same as every other trade exposed industry, the coal sector claims.

Facing the spectre of labour unrests and leadership shakeup from roll-over crises last week, national carrier Qantas Airways won a much-needed reprieve on Monday as Australia’s competition watchdog provisionally approved the company’s proposed alliance with American Airlines.

They’re rich, yet “infamous”. A recent poll reveals the top ten unwanted and unpopular celebrities in Hollywood.

Paris Hilton takes Manila by storm leaving no signs that her stars are not as bright back home as thousands of fans took to the street to take a glimpse of the stunning hotel heiress.

During a town hall meeting yesterday, when an Illinois farmer told President Obama he was concerned about upcoming regulations regarding the Food Safety Modernization Act and would rather be farming than "filling out forms and permits," Obama had choice words to offer in reply: "Don't always believe what you hear."

Foreign professionals will face more stringent criteria to qualify for an employment pass to work in Singapore, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton have touched the lives of the members of the community and the families of the victims of the devastating street violence as they made a surprise visit to riot-affected areas in Birmingham, London on Friday, Aug. 19.

The global population is expected to reach seven billion this year, according to a study made by the National Institute of Demographic Studies (INED) in France, which was published on Thursday.

The protest staged by some airport workers across the country have not caused major flight delays and disruptions in the Sydney and Brisbane airports, reports said.

Business sales figures across Australia posted disappointing numbers in July, according to a survey done by Commonwealth Bank on 200,000 merchant facilities.

Australians who make excess concessional contributions to their superannuation may benefit from changes announced by the government Thursday.

Australia's small and big banks have cut down the term deposit rates of their bank products, which could discourage consumers from hoarding cash and explore other investment options.

Those who are trying to find replicas of Pippa Middleton's bridesmaid gown now have an easier option, with mall giant Debenhams retailing the dress for a fair price.

The Australian Rock and Roll Hall of Famers have added another branch to their legendary empire by releasing their own line of high end wines.

MARKET CLOSE (4.30pm AEST)The Australian sharemarket pulled back in the second half of trade to wipe out a portion of yesterday's stellar gains. The ASX 200 index (XJO) fell 0.8 pct or 35.6 pts to 4247.3 while the broader All Ordinaries index (XAO) dropped 0.7 pct or 29.5 pts to 4317.3.

Western Australian towns along the coastline are among the most at risk to climate change in the world according a new report from the Climate Commission.

After announcing an expansion into Asia, Qantas Airways will be facing a government investigation over job losses at home.

Justin Bieber leads Hollywood celebrities honored at the 2011 Do Something Awards held in Los Angeles, California Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011. The Canada’s teen sensation has been recognized for making not just one but millions “less lonely girls” (and surely some teen boys) for his music.