Mexico: US dumping criminals at border
2011-10-21 08:49:18
Mexican President Felipe Calderon accused the United States on Thursday of dumping criminals at the border because it is cheaper than prosecuting them, and said the practice has fueled violence in Mexico's border areas.
Obamas pick Halloween pumpkins
2011-10-20 14:34:55
US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama pick Halloween pumpkins at Wood's Orchard in Hampton, Virginia, October 19, 2011.
US needs to focus more on economic issues with China
2011-10-20 14:00:34
Considering its future relationship with China, the United States should concentrate more on economic rather than military issues, several US academics said Wednesday.
US seeks to up military presence in Australia
2011-10-20 13:59:13
Australia is in talks with the United States about a stronger American military presence in its north, the government said on Thursday, amid reports US President Barack Obama will make an announcement during a visit to Australia next month.
Chavez plans 'thanksgiving' after Cuba cancer tests
2011-10-20 11:30:14
Venezuela's convalescing President Hugo Chavez said he would be home on Thursday for a thanksgiving ceremony at a religious shrine after checks in Cuba following cancer treatment.
'US energy policy in wrong direction'
2011-10-20 10:40:45
The energy policy in the United States is moving in the wrong direction and may risk making energy more scarce and expensive, warned John S Watson
US: No 'cyber war' with China
2011-10-20 09:24:04
A US State Department official dismissed on Tuesday the possibility of a cyber war between China and the United States, while calling for building mutual confidence to avoid such an eventuality.
Governors keen to build trade ties
2011-10-20 09:16:08
US governors called for increased economic cooperation between China and the United States at the China-US Governors Forum on Wednesday.
US to talk with Pyongyang over nuke program
2011-10-20 06:57:39
The United States will hold talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in Geneva next week over its nuclear program, the US State Department said.
Apple to shut US stores for Jobs memorial
2011-10-19 21:29:48
Apple is holding a private memorial service for employees to celebrate the life of company co-founder and former chief executive Steve Jobs.
Jamaica to install new PM on Sunday
2011-10-19 11:24:40
Jamaica's Prime Minister Bruce Golding will formally step down on Sunday and be succeeded immediately as premier by Education Minister Andrew Holness, Golding's office said on Tuesday.
US deports record number of immigrants in 2011
2011-10-19 11:03:04
The United States deported nearly 400,000 illegal immigrants in fiscal 2011 - the highest number since the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency was formed eight years ago.