Protesters target Washington lobbyists

2011-12-08 08:43:19

Police arrested economic protesters in Washington on Wednesday as they blocked streets and snarled traffic.

US virtual embassy to Iran blocked

2011-12-08 06:32:22

Iran has blocked a web-based embassy provided by the US gov't to Iranians a day after it was launched.

US marks Pearl Harbor attack

2011-12-07 15:58:39

Some 100 aging Pearl Harbor Survivors will attend ceremonies on Wednesday on Oahu marking the 70th anniversary of the Japanese air and naval assault.

Brazil's economy stalls in third quarter

2011-12-07 10:34:16

Brazil's economic growth stalled in the third quarter this year due to affects of the eurozone debt crisis, according to official statistics released on Tuesday.

Pearl Harbor attack in pictures

2011-12-07 09:31:49

December 7, 2011 marks the 70th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack in which over 2,400 members of the United States military were killed.

US envoy on DPRK to hold 9-day Asia tour

2011-12-07 08:00:56

The US envoy for policy on DPRK Glyn Davies will kick off a 9-day tour of ROK, Japan and China.

Fairness critical to US prosperity: Obama

2011-12-07 07:02:49

While the financial crisis has left a "deficit of trust" between the Main Street and Wall Street, the US economy and society would prosper if everyone gets a fair share of opportunities and wealth, said Obama on Tuesday.

Canada refuses to renew Kyoto commitment

2011-12-06 17:50:16

Canada has dumped its support for the Kyoto climate protocol as data show the country's domestic greenhouse gas emissions are rising.

Pearl Harbor attack in pictures

2011-12-06 17:18:30

December 7, 2011 marks the 70th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack in which over 2,400 members of the United States military were killed.

US imposes restriction on client funds

2011-12-06 13:17:14

Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved a restriction over how brokers can invest client funds.

'Kung Fu Panda 2' leads Annie Award nominations

2011-12-06 11:11:08

"Kung Fu Panda 2"  led a pack of 10 nominated films for the 39th Annual Annie Awards.

Mexico backs 2nd commitment period of Kyoto Protocol

2011-12-06 10:39:32

Mexico Monday expressed its support for the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol, calling for a binding treaty.