Carnival parade in Barranquilla
2012-02-20 11:17:11
Mapale dancers perform during a Carnival Parade in Barranquilla February 19, 2012.
Scientists doubtful the end is near
2012-02-21 14:37:15
If you're banking on the world to end on December 21 with the conclusion of the Mayan calendar, you're in a minority, mainstream scientists said.
Traditional Opera Ball in Vienna
2012-02-17 11:05:09
A general view of the state opera during the traditional Opera Ball (Opernball) in Vienna, Feb 16, 2012.
1% of human genes are switched off
2012-02-18 08:44:43
Scientists studying the human genome have found that each of us is carrying around 20 genes that have been completely inactivated.
Business travel to see stable increase
2012-02-16 21:02:00
Volume of business travel worldwide is expected to increase this year despite the fast price rise of air travel and uncertainty of the world’s economic growth.
24k gold leaf face mask therapy
2012-02-14 14:13:04
A client's face is covered with gold leaves at the Viet My beauty salon in Hanoi February 13, 2012.
Italian Mount Etna volcano erupts
2012-02-09 19:39:29
Mount Etna spews lava on the southern Italian island of Sicily February 9, 2012. Mount Etna is Europe's tallest and most active volcano.
Mrs Obama
beats Fallon
2012-02-09 15:29:32
Michelle Obama and "Late Night" host Jimmy Fallon turned the White House into a playground to promote the first lady's "Let's Move!" fitness campaign.
Ex-intern reveals affair with JFK
2012-02-07 13:52:43
A former White House intern is speaking out about an 18-month affair she had with US President John F. Kennedy while he was in office
Scientists: Obesity begins in brain
2012-02-04 14:23:49
Though most people think obesity is a problem of hips, thighs and bellies, a new study by US scientists shows that obesity begins in the brain where the female hormone estrogen plays a role.
Many US kids exposed to smoke
2012-02-07 13:02:57
Fewer US children and teens are being exposed to secondhand smoke while riding in cars, but rates of exposure are still high enough to warrant concern and more states should ban smoking in cars carrying children, according to a US study.