Johannesburg - Nelson Mandela, beloved anti-Apartheid activist and former South African president, has died at 95. He passed away surrounded by friends and family.

Johannesburg - Former president Nelson Mandela, a man who has inspired so many and has lived a good and long life, has finally left these shores. South Africa, and indeed the world, will mourn his passing.

Rock singer James Durbin and former American Idol alum chatted about his new single "Parachute" and his upcoming studio album "Celebrate."

Pretoria - Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president whose resilience helped end the country's brutal apartheid, has died at the age of 95.

Nelson Mandela may be gone, but his deeds-- and his words-- will live on. As the world mourns the loss of a man who was arguably the world's most respected figure, we've compiled a list of some of his wisest words.

A new study has revealed that there is a link between a chemical found in water bottles, and plastic in general, that is linked to migraines.

The strain of flu that caused a pandemic during the 1950s remains a risk to human populations today, according to a new research report. The virus is said to be residing in bird populations.

Toronto - Toronto is 6-11 to start the 2013-14 NBA season, but just one game out in the race for the final spot in the Eastern Conference Playoffs race. This team is expected to make some changes before the trade deadline, but could it be to help the squad?

Psychologists have declared what they believe to be the world’s hardest tongue twister. The nonsense rhyme is the result of several tests undertaken across the U.S. Read on, then read it out, and see if you agree.

Melbourne - A new study has discovered that children in the car are 12 times more distracting to a driver than speaking on a phone. Parents often take their eyes off the road in front for over three minutes.

In lieu of campaigning against the many serious human rights abuses and violations in the Middle Eastern region many people have instead opted to yet again portray Israel as an oppressive apartheid state.

Sydney - Holden (General Motors Holden) are on the ropes. The Holden brand is has been the standard bearer of the Australian “car culture” for so long. The trouble is money. What a surprise.

Tom Daley, the British Olympic-medal-winning diver, has given his first television interview since coming out earlier this week about his relationship with another man.

The central bank of China decided to ban Bitcoin pricing, selling, buying, and product insurance for financial companies, citing that Bitcoin is an unstable virtual money despite continued investor interest.

Johannesburg - The President of South Africa Jacob Zuma announced Thursday the death of the country's former leader Nelson Mandela. UK PM David Cameron has joined other leaders paying tribute to Madiba but in death should there be hypocrisy?

Los Angeles - Kim Fields, 44, best known for her role as Tootie Ramsey on the NBC sitcom, "The Facts of Life," gave birth to her second son Tuesday. Fields also has a six-year-old son, with husband, Broadway actor Christopher Morgan, 37, whom she married in 2007.

Historians argue over the official start of the Vietnam War. Some say 1962, others say 1965. But in the United States, events have begun to commemorate some of the conflict's 50th anniversaries.

Universal Pictures have honoured Paul Walker by releasing a moving tribute YouTube video, including clips from the "Fast & Furious" film franchise the late Hollywood actor starred in.

LA Lakers' basketball star, Kobe Bryant, and FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi return in a face-off for best shot in Turkish Airlines new video promotion: Kobe vs Messi "The Selfie Shootout."

Johannesburg - South Africa has announced the death at the age of 95 of former President Nelson Mandela, who led the country in the struggle against white-minority rule.