Date: Thu, 30. December 2010 21:56:35

It was World War II, and with many American men overseas, it was necessary to attract women into the world force. Thus came Geraldine Doyle, and "Rosie the Riveter."

Date: Sun, 29. January 2012 21:05:50

AP - Don Fullmer, a former middleweight boxer who fought nine world champions and came within a fight of a world title himself, has died in Utah at the age of 72.

Date: Thu, 27. November 2008 15:06:36

PC World - The Beatles may not be ready for iTunes, but another legend from the world of rock 'n' roll is diving deeper into the digital age.

Date: Mon, 2. June 2008 23:12:57

The world's richest countries meet to discuss climate change and the perilous state of the world economy.

Date: Sun, 17. April 2011 08:54:36

The president of the World Bank, Robert Zoellick, warns that the world is "one shock away from a full-blown crisis".

Date: Fri, 22. October 2010 06:18:10

Guinness World Records has confirmed that a massive pumpkin grown in Wisconsin is officially the world's heaviest.

Date: Thu, 26. May 2011 14:35:55

Leaders of some of the world's wealthiest nations meet in France for a summit set to be dominated by uprisings in the Arab world.

Date: Thu, 8. July 2010 01:33:51

Spain entered the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa as the number one-ranked team in the world.

Date: Tue, 29. March 2011 13:44:22

The world economy needs more long-term investment in infrastructure, but funds are getting tighter, says the World Economic Forum.

Date: Fri, 11. December 2009 22:40:58

AP - American Shani Davis has lowered his own world record in the 1,500 meters at a speedskating World Cup meet in Utah.