A Ricky Gervais fan gave up a suicide bid after watching the funnyman’s TV show The Office.

The funeral of former British premier Margaret Thatcher will be held on April 17, the UK government announced today, while undertakers removed the body of the ‘Iron Lady’ from the Ritz Hotel, where she died of a stroke at the age of 87.

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, the “Iron Lady” who shaped a generation of British politics, died following a stroke on Monday at the age of 87, her spokesman said.

Gold today dropped as holdings in exchange-traded products declined and the dollar climbed, curbing demand for the metal as an alternative asset.

Five schools in Norway have been forced to alter their exam dates out of fear that students won’t be able to focus when Justin Bieber comes to town to perform.

President Jacob Zuma announced today that South Africa will pull troops out of the Central African Republic, after 13 paratroopers died in a nine-hour firefight with rebels.

Two men charged with assaulting New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder were remanded on bail when they appeared in court today.

Pop sensation Lady Gaga has been spotted back on her feet after spending weeks confined to a wheelchair following a hip surgery.

Teen pop star Justin Bieber, who has been involved in a series of controversies recently, says he finds it harder to trust people these days.

Cricket Australia today unveiled a list of 20 contracted players for the new season amid reports that star bowler Mitchell Starc is celebrating a million dollar pay-day.