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A former London DIY store cashier who became governor of an oil-rich Nigerian state is jailed for 13 years after admitting fraud totalling nearly £50m.

A private equity firm has bought a UK college with its own degree-awarding powers for almost £200m.

Former Conservative deputy prime minister Lord Heseltine tells the BBC the UK will join the euro "if it survives".

Scientists recorded continuing volcanic activity Tuesday in Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano, which sits just southeast of Mexico City and its more than 19 million residents.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Police in Georgia handcuffed a kindergartner after the girl threw a tantrum and the police chief defended the action.

The girl's family demanded Tuesday that this central Georgia city change policy so that other children aren't treated the same way. They say the child was shaken ...

An attempt to name a north Belfast street in memory of 15 people killed in a loyalist bombing is back on the agenda, despite Unionist opposition.

A 17-year-old boy has been detained for eight years for the killing of a pensioner during the London riots.

A baby endures President Obama, President Bush proves he is literate and Rick Santorum eyes his next objective.

Well over a year after Congress voluntarily imposed a ban on pork barrel spending, the number and cost of earmarks have dropped dramatically, a report said Tuesday -- but the snouts are not out of the trough altogether.

Usain Bolt wants to "amaze" the world at London 2012 by running 9.4 seconds for the 100m and 19 seconds for the 200m.

CNN explains the importance and stress of tax day, when it originated and what happens if you don't take it seriously.

The Philippines and China accuse each other of further maritime intrusions in disputed waters following a stand-off last week.

After a preliminary report detailed abuses, and after a final report that showed Jeff Neely may have illegally wasted funds, no one stopped him from taking more trips.

Luxury clothing retailer Aquascutum, best known for its trenchcoats, has gone into administration, putting about 250 jobs at risk.

David Cameron insists the government is united, after the Conservatives' co-chairman suggests coalition with the Lib Dems could create "incoherence".

Soldiers arrest several allies of Mali's ousted President Amadou Toumani Toure days after handing power to a civilian leader, witnesses say - as a rocket scientist is named as interim prime minister.

A footballer denies raping a 19-year-old woman at a hotel claiming he he did not force her to do anything, a jury hears.

Nathan Cleverly withdraws from his WBO light-heavyweight title defence against Robin Krasniqi because of illness.

Road pollution is more than twice as deadly as traffic accidents, according to a new study of UK air quality.

Gloucester confirm that head coach Bryan Redpath has resigned from his position with immediate effect.