US pushes ban on cell phone use while driving
2011-12-14 11:23:23
US safety investigators called for a nationwide ban on texting and cell phone use while driving.
Chicago grain prices hike as oil surges
2011-12-14 09:50:13
Chicago grain futures rallied on Tuesday, boosted by sharply higher energy prices as well as market concerns over dry conditions in South America.
Canada must still cut emissions-UN
2011-12-14 09:28:12
Canada's decision to withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol is surprising and regrettable, the United Nations climate change chief Christiana Figueres said on Tuesday.
NASA's Mars rover begins research in space
2011-12-14 09:12:25
NASA's car-sized Curiosity rover has begun monitoring space radiation during its 8-month trip from Earth to Mars.
China regrets Canada's exit from Kyoto Protocol
2011-12-14 04:26:26
China on Tuesday expresses the hope that Canada will continue its commitments on emission cuts.
Canada pulls out of Kyoto accord
2011-12-13 10:31:42
Canadian Environment Minister Peter Kent announced Monday that the country has withdrawn from the Kyoto Protocol, thereby saving about $14 billion in penalties.
Brazil's Lula is beating cancer: doctors
2011-12-13 09:40:10
Doctors in charge of throat cancer treatment for former Brazilian President LuizInacio Lula da Silva said the tumor in his larynx had shrunk by 75 percent in size.
US, Iraq building long-term partnership
2011-12-13 06:35:11
US and Iraq are building a long-term and comprehensive partnership, Obama said on Monday.
Chile vows to deepen ties with Argentina
2011-12-12 14:46:19
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera Sunday pledged to deepen relations with neighboring Argentina after his Argentine counterpart Cristina Fernandez was inaugurated for a second term.
Obama says unemployment to fall below 8%
2011-12-12 11:25:40
US President Barack Obama said he believes unemployment rate will fall below 8 percent by the time US voters cast their votes to choose next president in November 2012.
Obama says unemployment to fall below 8%
2011-12-12 10:20:56
Obama: Unemployment rate will fall below 8% by the time US voters cast their votes to choose next president in November 2012.
Gingrich fights off rivals in Iowa debate
2011-12-11 14:23:18
Surging frontrunner Newt Gingrich fought off heavy attacks in a presidential debate in Iowa on Saturday from Republican rivals.