US carrier arrives in S. Korea for joint drill
2012-06-27 15:25:35
USS George Washington, a nuclear-powered 97,000-metric ton aircraft carrier of the US 7th fleet, arrives at a navy port of South Korea in Busan, about 420 km southeast of Seoul June 27, 2012.
Pentagon marks gay pride month for first time
2012-06-27 16:01:18
The US military celebrated gay pride month at the Pentagon for the first time on Tuesday.
Big banks craft 'living wills' in case they fail
2012-06-27 15:25:57
Five of the biggest US banks are putting finishing touches on plans for going out of business as part of government-mandated contingency planning.
Cuba to withdraw ambassador from Paraguay
2012-06-27 07:44:39
Cuba announced the decision to withdraw its ambassador in Paraguay in another protest of the impeachment of Paraguayan President Lugo.
Police buses crash, killing 14 in Argentina
2012-06-27 07:38:58
At least 14 people were killed and another 53 were injured in a highway crash Tuesday involving two packed police buses and a cargo truck in Argentina.
New Paraguayan cabinet sworn in
2012-06-26 10:10:52
Interim Paraguayan President Federico Franco swore in his new cabinet Monday at an official ceremony in the capital Asuncion.
Rare giant tortoise dies
2012-06-26 04:24:17
Lonesome George, the last remaining tortoise of his kind and a conservation icon, died on Sunday of unknown causes, the Galapagos National Park said. He was thought to be about 100 years old.
Americans split on 'Obamacare'
2012-06-25 04:27:09
Most Americans oppose US President Barack Obama's healthcare reform even though they strongly support most of its provisions.
Chinese markets a boon to residents
2012-06-25 04:06:45
Chinese supermarkets have been booming in Argentina, where Chinese nationals are well assimilated into the local society.
Sandusky found guilty on sex charges
2012-06-24 07:39:59
A jury found former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky guilty on 45 of 48 child sex abuse charges on Friday.
Rio+20 outcome 'substantive'
2012-06-24 09:00:16
The Rio+20 Earth Summit in Brazil wrapped up on Friday with more than 100 heads of State and government adopting an outcome document.
Mexico admits mistake in drug case
2012-06-23 14:56:17
Mexico on Friday admitted it had mistakenly claimed to have captured a son of Mexico's most wanted drug lord, Joaquin "Shorty" Guzman, which the ruling party had hailed as a major victory in its war on cartels.