Fleeing a military regime, thousands of young Eritreans stream into neighbouring east Sudan, the first stage of their long migration to Europe, Israel -- or even Khartoum.

March 2 (Bloomberg) -- A few miles beyond an irrigated golf course on the outskirts of Damascus, scores of refugees fleeing drought in Syria’s northeastern breadbasket have settled into tents on a rocky field.

SOME areas of Madeira are still without running water and electricity six days after flash floods claimed 42 lives.

From a bedroom in the San Francisco Bay area, Salman Khan is using the Web to teach math and science to millions. Spencer Michels reports on how the non-profit Kahn Academy is providing educational materials through its free YouTube video library.

Donna Deegan arrived Sunday morning wrapped in a pink Snuggie blanket.

AEL Mining Services, an international leader and innovator in commercial explosives and blasting solutions, was recently recognised by the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) for its contribution to innovative research and development in technology at the THRIP (Technology and Human Resources for Industry Programme) Conference which took place in Cape Town last year.

NEW YORK----Dailymotion, one of the largest Web video sites in the world, today announced the launch of Friday Film Fest, a weekly event that will showcase a single feature-length film available on the site.

Daniel Artin, 17, of Camp Springs is one of eight Maryland students recognized for outstanding volunteer work as part of this year's Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.

LONDON - Britain was forced by an appeals court Wednesday to reveal a long-secret description of how a former terrorism...