Obama dedicates King memorial in Washington
2011-10-17 05:45:22
US President Barack Obama on Sunday dedicated the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington D.C., reminding supporters that "our work is not done" and "change can come if you don't give up."
Alleged Iran plot 'very real':US lawmakers
2011-10-17 02:11:29
The heads of the intelligence committees in the US Congress said on Sunday an alleged Iranian plot to kill the Saudi ambassador should be taken very seriously.
20 killed in Mexican jail fight
2011-10-16 15:32:57
Twenty prisoners were killed and 12 others injured Saturday in a skirmish at a Mexican prison bordering the US state of Texas, local media reported.
No decision yet on future troop presence in Iraq
2011-10-16 10:07:20
The Obama administration denied a news report on Saturday it had made a final decision to pull almost all US troops out of Iraq by a year-end withdrawal deadline.
Wall Street protests go global
2011-10-16 07:37:45
Anti-capitalist protesters rallied globally on Saturday, denouncing bankers and politicians over the international economic crisis.
US cities face fiscal cirsis
2011-10-15 15:19:46
Many US cities are facing severe financial difficulties due to the economic downturn.
Nine killed in prison battle in Honduras
2011-10-15 15:02:37
Nine inmates were killed and three wounded in a fight between rival groups in a prison in Honduras.
Iran denies US direct contact over murder plot
2011-10-15 08:23:37
The Iranian authorities denied that the United States had "direct contact" with Iran over the alleged involvement of the Iranian government in a plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to Washington
US delays currency report
2011-10-15 05:13:05
The US Treasury Department announced Friday that it will delay the publication of its semi- annual currency report to Congress.
'Recipe for disaster' for Jackson's death found
2011-10-14 11:32:28
prosecution expert who had reviewed how Michael Jackson's personal physician had treated the superstar before his death noted the mix of drugs was a recipe for disaster.
Chile urges unity on mine rescue anniversary
2011-10-14 10:52:45
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera Thursday said the rescue of the 33 miners trapped underground for 69 days in a copper mine one year ago was an example of national unity.
Obama vows 'toughest sanctions' on Iran
2011-10-14 10:33:45
US President Barack Obama on Thursday vowed to apply the "toughest sanctions" on Iran and to garner international support to further isolate the Islamist state.