Alicia Keys is set to go on a concert tour across North America in support of her latest album "Girl on Fire".

China's trade growth rebounded strongly in December but analysts warn it will be hard to sustain that momentum.

"A group of Black Sea Fleet warships will undertake exercises in the eastern sector of the Mediterranean Sea," Russian Defense Ministry said.

Vaclav Klaus, a charismatic but divisive figure, is barred by the constitution from seeking a third term in office.

Apple has said sales in China more than doubled in 2010 and 2011 though growth has slowed in the past year.

The new Destiny's Child effort called "Love Songs" will be a compilation of contemporary torch songs and ballads.

The credit card provider said it took almost $600 million in after-tax charges in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Thaer al-Waqqas, northern commander of al-Farouq Brigades was shot dead at a rebel-held position in the town of Sermin.

A U.S. P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft conducted a search of the area and spotted “no debris in the water or vessels in distress.”