Chilean doctors successfully separated on Tuesday ten-month-old conjoined twins Maria Paz and Maria Jose, who were linked at the thorax, stomach and pelvis.
The Commonwealth Bank's website and ATM went offline for five hours Wednesday angering customers who could not withdraw money and do other online transactions.
An Australian military court sent an erring naval officer to jail after finding him guilty of exercising undue authority over a female sailor he subjected to a humiliating discipline routine.
The family of a missing man from Geelong is offering a $50,000 reward to anyone who could lead them to him before Christmas, reports said.
Japanese scientists will measure the radiation level in the forest near the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant using wild monkeys.
The number of social hours needed for a boost in happiness drops with age, according to a US survey. The seniors, 65 years old and up, only need to spend about three hours a day socializing with family and friends to boost their happiness by around 20 percent, the survey found. But for Americans 30 years old and younger, at least six hours of social time is needed to feel the same wellness boost.
Authorities investigating the murder of Hayden Miles on Tuesday recovered human remains from a crime scene at Ruru Lawn Cemetery in Christchurch, where they have spent the past few days in search for the teen’s body.
Wellington journalist Phillip Cottrell who died from severe bashing was attacked by a bully, according to a criminal expert.
A thunderstorm which brought heavy rain over Western Australia, particularly the city of Perth and the town of Williams, caused widespread damage overnight.
One cat from Italy has just gotten a windfall when its owner, the widow of an Italian property mogul, left behind all her wealth to a kitty she picked up, which she found roaming listlessly in Rome four years ago.
The nanny of Chloe Murphy, the baby who died mysteriously, could face charges over the tragedy. Baby Chloe died a year ago, just seven weeks before her first birthday. Detectives waited for final medical reports before moving on with the case.
The legend of Santa Claus occurred thousands and thousands of years ago and it is one that people from all over the world perpetuate even today.
A 46-year-old Sydney teacher has been accused by three 11-year-old girls of indecent behavior towards them. The teacher has been charged with indecent assault and removed from a primary school in Sydney's east in November after allegations were brought to the attention of authorities, as he had allegedly inappropriately touched an 11-year-old student.
It's the holidays, a time of merry making and a time of giving. And with parties happening left and right, giving gifts is a common sight. But with gift-giving comes the age-old problem: what to give.
NSW and Queensland police busted separate drug rings on Tuesday morning arresting eight people and seizing heroin, cocaine and cannabis from raided homes.
Parents can no longer deny what scientists have confirmed – there is always a favorite child. In his book, Jeffrey Kluger wrote whether we admit it or not, having a parental favorite is only natural in human behavior.
The Cairns Supreme Court heard on Monday the case against a Queensland man accused of murdering his wife by dissolving her in acid, leaving no traces of her except for six teeth.
Sometimes, kids and technology mix in a way that is both fortunate and apt. This is certainly one of those times.
Curiosity doesn't always kill the cat. Sometimes, it finds you treasure.
An Australian citizen is set to be convicted by an Israeli court following his admission that he agreed to work for Hamas, regarded by the Jewish nation as a terrorist organization, during his stay in Israel.
Radio New Zealand (RNZ) journalist Phillip Cottrell was severely bashed and unconscious when he was found by a taxi driver on a quiet street in Wellington on Saturday morning. He was rushed to a hospital, but died the next day.
Billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is set to celebrate the holidays in Australia, according to reports by the Sydney Morning Herald.
A 25-year-old refrigeration mechanic was killed when his van exploded Monday morning in front of his home in the Melbourne suburb of Mulgrave.
A happy bunch of 49 penguins ran to the shoreline from an oil spill off New Zealand have been set free after being scrubbed and nursed back to health by concerned officials.
Smartphones allow for full and uninterrupted connectivity but such privilege can also harm or kill unsuspecting users who may get too engrossed in talking and texting using the device.
It's the holidays! And one good thing that comes with the holidays is the fact that the family is all under one roof. That means more time to spend with one another, catch up, and just relax with loved ones. And since everyone is together during this season, it's the perfect opportunity to have a family meal.
In today's virtual world, everyone wants to have faster and better access to information.
A study by AustraliaSCAN said single-person homes in Australia are expected to rise to 31 per cent of households in the country, making this group the largest.
Though they've been getting a bad rep through the years (mostly because of The Black Plague probably), new studies show that it might not be so bad to be called a rat.
It's a nightmare that none of us ever want to live through. A woman who was buried alive in a cardboard box has put into a vivid picture how she used her diamond engagement ring to cut the bonds off her hands and legs free, and then hack her way out of the box.
