US Asia-Pacific strategy 'not about China'
2012-08-03 02:56:48
A top Pentagon official dismissed concerns that the US' strategic rebalance of the Asia-Pacific region is intended to counter a rising China.
Bomb threat causes airport evacuation
2012-08-02 07:07:28
A bomb threat at San Antonio International Airport in the US state of Texas caused the evacuation of both terminals there on Wednesday afternoon.
Balloon festival floats off in New Jersey
2012-07-30 19:25:26
Hot air balloons are seen during the 30th annual New Jersey Festival of Ballooning in Readington, New Jersey July 28, 2012.
Gun control debate could fizzle
2012-08-01 14:00:27
Although discussions of US gun control are slowly gearing up, experts say any real and robust debate could fizzle out before it really begins.
Romney trip boosts diplomacy chops
2012-08-01 13:19:30
Mitt Romney ended his trip to Europe and Israel, during which he tried to contrast himself with President Barack Obama on foreign policy.
Al-Qaida in decline with deaths of key figures
2012-08-01 10:53:54
The deaths of Osama bin Laden and other key figures have put al-Qaida on "a path of decline".
Obama discusses crisis with Italian PM
2012-08-01 09:41:10
US President Barack Obama spoke with Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti over the phone call earlier Tuesday to discuss tackling the eurozone debt crisis.
Chinese experts criticize US report
2012-08-01 02:15:47
The United States has named China as one of eight "countries of particular concern" in its annual report on religious freedom issued on Monday.
Romney's statement should be watched out
2012-07-31 14:40:27
US presidential candidate Mitt Romney's statement that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel is likely to worsen the already tense Mideast situation.
Canada to drop penny from circulation in 2013
2012-07-31 14:24:45
Canada will no longer circulate the one-cent penny as of Feb 4, 2013, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced Monday.
Clinton to visit 6 African nations
2012-07-31 14:08:14
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is heading for a six-nation African tour on Tuesday.
Giant panda delivers 6th cub at San Diego Zoo
2012-07-31 09:55:11
The most prolific giant panda in captivity outside of China, Bai Yun, has proved her mettle yet again with the delivery of her sixth live cub at the San Diego Zoo.