US blocks key fund in climate agreement
2011-11-25 10:50:24
The US is refusing to sign a flagship global climate fund as negotiations intensify ahead of the UN climate summit next week.
Cuba launches credit program to boost agriculture
2011-11-25 10:22:40
Cuban authorities Thursday launched a credit program aimed at boosting food production, the official daily Granma reported.
Rats sniff out landmines in Colombia
2011-11-25 09:38:00
In a laboratory on the grounds of a police-guarded complex, 11 white-furred rats wait their turn to impress trainers and perhaps receive a bit of sugar as reward.
Thanksgiving Day
2011-11-24 17:12:53
Thanksgiving Day is a time to give thanks for the harvest and express gratitude.
Oil falls sharply on weak economic data
2011-11-24 11:25:52
US crude oil price fell sharply on Wednesday as data from Europe and the United States came in weak.
Missile defense system no threat to Russia
2011-11-24 10:02:59
The US stated that the missile defense system being deployed in Europe does not and cannot threaten Russia's strategic deterrent.
Wall Street sell-offs extend to sixth day
2011-11-24 09:56:24
Wall Street sell-offs continued on Wednesday before the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Football season pep rally in University of Texas
2011-11-23 14:17:22
University of Texas students, alumni, faculty and fans gather on the main mall for the 26th annual Hex Rally in Austin, Texas.
US says Kyoto Protocol not on its Durban agenda
2011-11-23 13:46:32
The Kyoto Protocol was not up for discussion for US in the new round of UN climate change talks in South Africa next week.
GOP presidential hopefuls support more pressure on Iran
2011-11-23 13:10:35
Republican Presidential hopefuls on Tuesday evening supported putting more pressure on Iran to give up its nuclear program, but tread cautiously on whether to help if Israel decides to bomb Iran.
Peruvian official urge more knowledge of Chinese market
2011-11-23 11:18:26
Latin American businessmen must improve their knowledge of the Chinese market and its supply and demand to promote trade with the Asian country, director of the Peru-China Chamber of Commerce (Capachi) William Lao said.
Plea deal in California gay classmate killing
2011-11-22 20:20:55
A Southern California teenager pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for killing a gay student during a computer lab class 3 years ago.