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The size of a small egg, the 118-carat gem from southern Africa is expected to sell for a record price when sold at auction.

Tens of thousands of asylum-seekers mass at the gates of Europe. But joining them are increasing numbers of Syrians, Egyptians, Tunisians and Malians fleeing turmoil at home

Russia says US evidence not convincing enough that Assad is to blame for chemical attack     

Melinda Gates on philanthropy and balancing work and her relationship with husband Bill.

Maya Angelou, author of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, will finally receive an honorary National Book Award this year.     

Leaders post direct messages to West online

On Wednesday, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Gear, its first smartwatch and a new entry into the broader category of "wearable technology."     

And the unflattering photo causes a stir

No gas? No problem, with a new electric car rental program in Orlando     

Carrie Underwood puts her own style on 'Sunday Night Football' theme, preps for TV musical     

The parents of a two-year-old girl who left a nursery unnoticed and walked half a mile home alone call for action against staff.

Kashmir Separatists Enraged by Peace Concert

The former provincial safety official Yang Dacai became known as Brother Watch for his penchant for wearing expensive wristwatches, a habit publicized by Chinese microbloggers.     

Lawmakers uneasy over Obama administration push for US-Myanmar military ties     

Big-name Republicans urge defeat as San Antonio council readies to vote on anti-bias ordinance     

A pipe bomb has been found during a security alert in Ballymartin, County Down.

World leaders from the G20 group of nations meet in Russia on Thursday amid sharp differences over military action against Syria's government.

Egyptian security officials said Mohamed Ibrahim survived an assassination attempt on Thursday after an explosive device detonated near his convoy.     

Ohio conducting reviews on prison suicide of Ariel Castro, who held 3 women captive     

You may not have known about the Australian election

Asia Society and the N.Y.U. Grey Art Gallery are mounting exhibitions of art from Iran that illustrate the idea that Modernism has always been a global adventure.     

Practice made perfect for Stanislas Wawrinka at the U.S. Open as he beats his hitting partner Andy Murray in the quarter-finals.