Michelle Obama talks of 'candid' chats with president
2012-01-12 07:09:50
US First Lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday said she talks candidly with her husband on key political issues, following the publication of a book that claimed she had clashed with top White House aides.
Romney wins New Hampshire primary
2012-01-11 10:04:57
Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney won the New Hampshire Republican US presidential primary on Tuesday by a comfortable margin.
Lincoln Center to host China concert
2012-01-10 16:30:13
Lincoln Center in New York will host its first-ever Chinese New Year's Concert, starring famed Chinese pianist Lang Lang.
Cuban official calls to reduce food imports
2012-01-10 10:45:50
Cuba should reduce its increasing food imports, Vice President Esteban Lazo was quoted as saying by official daily Granma on Monday.
Obama changes top aide ahead of re-election
2012-01-10 09:39:14
President Barack Obama announced an election year shake-up at the White House on Monday, choosing budget director Jack Lew to replace chief of staff Bill Daley.
Jay-Z reveals Beyonce's miscarriage in ode to daughter
2012-01-10 09:33:09
Rapper Jay-Z released a new song on Monday celebrating the birth of his baby daughter with Beyonce.
US strongly condemns Iran's death verdict
2012-01-10 08:49:33
Amid rising tensions between the two arch-foes, White House on Monday strongly condemned Iran for giving a death sentence to alleged "CIA spy" Amir Hekmati.
Geithner to discuss economic relations
2012-01-10 07:30:14
US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner will arrive in Beijing on Tuesday to discuss economic ties and exchange views with Chinese leaders on the global economic situation.
Top Obama aide Daley quits, budget chief takes over
2012-01-10 07:10:51
Obama's budget chief Jack Lew would take over as White House chief of staff, replacing former businessman Bill Daley.
US to have the strongest military
2012-01-09 17:01:25
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta cautioned global rivals on Sunday not to misjudge US plans to slash military spending over the next decade.
Romney's rivals running out of time to stop him
2012-01-09 16:07:58
Whether or not he gets to the White House by eventually beating Obama in November's presidential election, Romney is already on the verge of making history.
Rivals unleash fire against Republican favorite Romney
2012-01-09 07:26:05
US Republican front-runner Mitt Romney emerged on Sunday from back-to-back debates in New Hampshire a bit dinged but not seriously dented.