US in close touch with ROK, Japan over Kim's death
2011-12-19 12:57:52
US was in "close touch" with its allies of ROK and Japan over the death of Kim Jong-il, top leader of DPRK.
Former Czech president Havel dies at 75
2011-12-19 07:51:37
Former president of the Czech Republic Vaclav Havel has died at the age of 75 after a lengthy illness, the country's media reported on Sunday.
LA consulate shooter a Chinese American
2011-12-18 12:01:41
The gunman who fired several shots at the Chinese Consulate-General in LA has been identified as a naturalized US citizen of Chinese descent.
US Senate passes payroll tax cut, spending bill
2011-12-18 07:38:08
The US Senate on Saturday approved a two-month extension of the payroll tax cut and a $1 trillion bill to fund the government.
Obama signs US govt spending bill into law
2011-12-18 07:11:02
US President Barack Obama has signed into law a spending bill that Congress approved to keep the government running, the White House said on Saturday.
Obama brings up election flaws with Medvedev
2011-12-17 18:49:32
US President Barack Obama on Friday brought up the issue of Russian election flaws with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev during their phone conversation. But he also praised the Russian government for allowing the following demonstrations to occur peacefully.
3 dead, 2 wounded in California office shooting
2011-12-17 09:34:58
Three people were killed and two more injured Friday in a California office complex shooting, police said.
Ex-Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac executives charged
2011-12-17 05:57:36
The financial watchdog alleged they knew and approved of misleading statements, claiming the companies had minimal holdings of higher-risk mortgage loans.
Brazil seizes 115 tons of drugs
2011-12-16 11:10:46
More than 115 tons of drugs have been seized and some 4,200 traffickers detained in border operations by Brazil's military over the past six months.
IMF chief calls for global co-op
2011-12-16 09:47:12
World economy is facing gloomy prospects and all countries need to take action to deal with the global challenge, said the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Gunmen opens fire at Chinese consulate in LA
2011-12-16 08:49:42
A unknown gunman opened fire at the Chinese consulate in Los Angeles Thursday afternoon.
Conjoined twins separated in 20-hour operation
2011-12-16 07:37:52
Chilean doctors successfully separated conjoined twin girls in a marathon 20-hour surgery, saying on Wednesday that the operation went extremely well despite challenges.