Volcano near Mexico City spews ash, smoke
2011-11-21 10:39:58
A volcano near here spewed ash and smoke into the air Sunday, and local civil protection authorities warned people not to go close as burning ash could fall for hours.
US debt panel poised to admit failure
2011-11-21 06:15:30
A special deficit-reduction supercommittee appears likely to admit failure on Monday, unable or unwilling to compromise on a mix of spending cuts and tax increases required to meet its assignment of saving taxpayers at least $1.2 trillion over the coming decade.
Spaniards go to the polls in general election
2011-11-20 17:09:47
Spanish voters began casting their ballots Sunday morning with hopes that a new government could emerge from the general election to lead the debt-ridden country out of its malaise.
UN predicts more extreme weather
2011-11-19 14:55:12
UN scientists are predicting that an increase in heat waves is almost certain this century, along with a greater frequency of natural disasters across the globe as the Earth’s climate warms.
US man charged with trying to assassinate Obama
2011-11-18 10:05:47
A man who called Obama the "devil" and "anti-Christ" was charged on Thursday with trying to assassinate the US leader by opening fire on the White House.
Ninety year olds in US triple in three decades
2011-11-18 09:59:24
The United States's population aged 90 and above nearly tripled over the past three decades, reaching 1.9 million in 2010.
Occupy protesters join Action day in Chicago
2011-11-18 09:52:12
More than 1,000 Occupy Chicago demonstrators joined forces afternoon,answering the call for an International "Jobs Not Cuts"Day of Action.
Canada's airport check violates privacy rights
2011-11-18 09:51:53
Canada's airport security and police authorities have misconduct in body check and personal information management that are in violation of privacy rights of passengers and citizens.
Russia concerned by US military plans in central Asia
2011-11-18 09:18:22
Russia was concerned by US plans to expand its military presence in central Asia and to set up large military bases in Afghanistan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Thursday.
Evicted Wall St protesters seek rebound with rally
2011-11-17 14:45:28
Occupy Wall Street protesters hope to rebound with a march on the New York Stock Exchange.
US Congress approves bill to help veterans seek jobs
2011-11-17 14:09:30
US House of Representatives passed a legislation on Wednesday that would help veterans get jobs.
US military better prepared for cyber warfare
2011-11-17 09:55:08
The US military now has a legal framework to cover offensive operations in cyberspace.