NASA probes reach moon for gravity-mapping mission

2012-01-02 10:41:07

Two robotic probes began orbiting the moon Sunday in preparation for an unprecedented mission to map the lunar interior.

US should deal with Iran with diplomacy rather than war: ex-diplomats

2012-01-02 08:53:20

The United States should learn a lesson from the failures of its previous wars and resolve its disputes with Iran with diplomacy.

LA hit by arson fires on New Year's Eve

2012-01-02 06:24:27

Firefighters in Los Angeles worked throughout better part of the New Year's Eve to fight a renewed spate of fires.

World rings in 2012 and bids adieu to a tough year

2012-01-01 09:48:21

With glittering fireworks and star-studded celebrations from New Zealand to Times Square, the world eagerly welcomed a new year and hope for a better future.

Obama signs bill on banking sanctions against Iran

2012-01-01 06:30:48

Obama signed on Saturday a wide-ranging defense funding bill in Honolulu, calling for new sanctions against financial institutions doing business with Iran's state banking institutions.

Obama signs bill on banking sanctions

2012-01-01 06:30:48

Obama signed on Saturday a wide-ranging defense funding bill in Honolulu, calling for new sanctions against financial institutions doing business with Iran's state banking institutions.

Obama signs massive defense spending bill

2012-01-01 05:54:22

US President Barack Obama on Saturday signed a massive defense spending bill despite having "serious reservations" with languages on terrorist detention.

White House delaying debt ceiling request

2011-12-31 07:40:06

Obama has agreed to delay submitting a debt ceiling increase request until next month to allow lawmakers time to consider it while they are in session.

Boeing wins $3.48b US missile defense contract

2011-12-31 07:25:25

Boeing Co beat out Lockheed Martin to retain its position as the prime contractor for the US long-range missile shield.

Oil ends volatile year on negative note

2011-12-31 07:17:02

Oil prices slipped on Friday, the last trading day of 2011, but still locked a gain of more than 8 percent for the year.

Obama delays request for debt ceiling

2011-12-31 06:17:05

The president may submit a certification to Congress and Congress may have 15 days to consider a joint resolution of disapproval.

Jamaica opposition looks for big election win

2011-12-30 11:08:44

Jamaica's ruling party appeared headed for defeat in national elections on Thursday.