Breastfeeding is the first step in motherhood and can be overwhelming because you want everything to go just right. While your doctor and well-wishers will give you tons of advice on what to do and what not to do, you can never be sure of anything until, of course, you actually start breastfeeding. Here are some simple tips that will help you breastfeed effectively and for as long as your child demands... 

Iran’s foreign minister expressed optimism Sunday that a visit by U.N. inspectors to Iran’s nuclear facilities would produce an understanding, despite world concerns that Iran is trying to build nuclear weapons. The three-day inspection tour by the International Atomic Energy Agency team comes during spiking tension. The West is imposing new sanctions to try to force Iran to slow or halt its nuclear... 

Stephen Hester, the chief executive of Britain’s state-rescued Royal Bank of Scotland, will not take his hotly-disputed bonus of shares worth close to £1 million, the bank says. It was announced last week that Mr Hester would receive a £963,000 ($1.5 million) bonus this year, on top of his £1.2 million salary. The announcement – amid government calls for pay restraint during the continuing... 

Though the NFL players and coaches at the Pro Bowl are in relaxed mode with their season wrapped up, a pair of Japanese coaches are as serious as can be, trying to absorb every moment of this valuable opportunity. Sojiro Kido and Ryoma Hagiyama have been invited by the NFL and the Hawaii Tourism Authority to participate in the Pro Bowl to gain experience from the game’s highest stage. Both Kido... 

Iconic motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson Inc posted a profit of $US105.7 million ($100.63 million) for the fourth quarter, boosted by improved consumer confidence that prompted more riders to buy its often-pricey bikes. The profit contrasted with a loss in the same period a year ago. The company said it expects to ship more motorcycles this year, but remains concerned about the possible effects of Europe’s... 

We all know women are pretty, soft, sexy, and attractive but have you ever imagined another side to them, a slightly unkempt one at that? Actually, women can be quite crazy; they are capable of doing things that make men go red in the face such as faking orgasm, preferring chocolates over sex and the list is endless. Women are psychologically and physically different from men. They hide age, weight,... 

Caterpillar reported a 58 per cent rise in quarterly earnings that blew away Wall Street expectations on record sales of construction and mining equipment, and projected strong growth for 2012. The strength seen by Caterpillar, a bellwether for global spending and credit conditions, could be seen as a much-needed boost to those concerned about consumer confidence and sovereign debt. The company’s... 

Apple’s fiscal first-quarter revenue has blown away Wall Street expectations, driven by strong holiday sales of its iPhones and iPads. Apple shares soared as much as 12 per cent to $US468.95 in extended trading, surpassing their record closing price of $US429.11 on January 18. The stock, up 25 per cent in the past 12 months, had closed at $US420.41 in New York today before the report. Apple sold... 

Figure represents 64.2% of GDP; public borrowing for current year drops; government on target for £127 billion budget deficit Britain’s national debt has risen above £1 trillion for the first time on record, underlining the huge task facing the government in bringing the public finances under control. Official figures released on Tuesday showed the total public sector net debt (excluding the... 

North Korea has allowed the Associated Press to open the first full Western news bureau in the tightly controlled and highly secretive country. The North permits foreign media occasional visits, often for important ceremonial occasions, although journalists are restricted in their movements and accompanied by officials. AP said the move followed a year of discussions. It planned to open its office...