US economy grows at modest pace: Fed
2012-07-19 06:48:22
The US economy was expanding at a "modest to moderate pace" in June and early July, but the employment situation only improved at a "tepid" pace.
8 million worldwide receiving HIV treatment
2012-07-19 06:47:40
Over eight million people worldwide had access to life-saving treatment in low- and middle- income countries last year - an increase of 1.4 million over 2010.
US, Russian military chiefs hold talks
2012-07-14 09:04:07
US Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey met Thursday with his Russian counterpart Nikolay Makarov at the Pentagon.
Yahoo's quarterly earnings beat estimates
2012-07-18 07:01:37
Yahoo reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings, a day after the Internet company named a former Google executive as its new CEO.
Obama's rating strong in New York
2012-07-18 06:37:42
A poll found that Barack Obama had a 59 percent favorability among New York voters, a 27 percentage point lead over presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
IMF lowers global economic outlook
2012-07-17 06:39:46
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday cut the projected world economic growth rates of this year and the next.
Yahoo snags Google's Mayer as CEO
2012-07-17 06:38:39
Yahoo on Monday announced that it has appointed Marissa Mayer, a former Google executive, to be its president and chief executive officer (CEO).
Morsi, Clinton discuss Egypt-US relations
2012-07-15 05:25:41
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi held talks with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Saturday afternoon to boost bilateral relations.
Suspect killing 2 Chinese face death penalty
2012-07-14 14:56:58
If the two defendants charged with murdering two Chinese students at University of Southern California were convicted, they face death penalty or life without parole.
US eyes bigger role in Southeast Asia
2012-07-14 08:18:53
While softening its stance toward Myanmar, Washington was expected to focus more on economic issues than security concerns as it engaged its nontraditional partners in the region.
Obama tries to repeat Virginia win
2012-07-14 09:40:10
US President Barack Obama on Friday embarked on a two-day bus tour into the battleground state of Virginia.
Chavez says election loss would spark civil war
2012-07-14 09:39:18
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Friday warned followers that losing his re-election bid in the Oct 7 presidential race could spark a civil war.