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Ex-gold producer COO replaces Cynthia Carroll as CEO at the world's largest mining groups

Victoria's Secret Angel Candice Swanepoel has been named the cover model for Victoria Secret's annual swimsuit catalogue

2010 World Cup hero makes controversial move from German club Cologne.

Tributes to mountain biker who almost won medal at Olympic Games in London.

West Ham are interested in signing Aston Villa defender Stephen Warnock as they look to find cover for the injured George McCartney.

Fans will raise their glasses to the Lord of the Rings author at 9pm tonight.

Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has stated that the Blues are keen to strengthen their squad in this transfer window.

M&A activity declines in 2012 due to global economic uncertainty.

Former England cricket captain Tony Greig has died in Sydney after suffering a heart attack.

Some of world's greatest cities are among British favourites to see in 2013/

IBTimes UK looks at the heroes and villains from the past sporting year.

Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital in Pretoria and is recovering at home.

Woman and funeral parlour owner arrested for creating fake identity for corpse.

Sachin Tendulkar has announced his retirement from one-day cricket, putting an end to a glorious 23-year-old career in the short format of the game.

England had great year in the subcontinent, winning the series against India and managing a draw against Sri Lanka.

Manchester City linked to Colombian defender Pedro Franco

65-year-old sentenced to nine years for laundering money through New York pizzerias.

Chelsea are reportedly considering a January move for Porto midfielder Joao Moutinho.

Chelsea are reportedly lining up a January move for Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote.

Arsene Wenger is expected to send scouts to watch Parma middfielder Afriyie Acquah during the Africa Cup of Nations

Ex-Arsenal midfielder George Graham has criticised the Gunners and claims his former club have no ambition

Arsene Wenger comes under attack from former players over tactical ineptitude, amid claims of "dictatorial" reign.

Anti-apartheid icon being treated at Pretoria hospital for recurrent lung infection.

Governments join forces to smash poaching gangs responsible for wholescale slaughter of endangered rhinos.

Mandela to undergo tests 'consistent with his age'.

Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund are ready to compete for the signature of CSKA Moscow midfielder Keisuke Honda.

25-year-old holds head in hands as Western Cape High Court judge hands down sentence.

Samsung releases Android 4.1.2 XXDLK7 Jelly Bean software update for Galaxy Note 2 LTE N7105.

Samsung releases Android 4.1.2 XXDLK7 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy Note 2 LTE N7105, according to reports.

England have been drawn with Australia and Wales in Pool A for the Rugby World Cup in 2015 on home soil.