Obama attacks Romney on immigration
2012-06-23 08:07:39
Obama traveled to Lake Buena Vista, Florida, to speak to a conference of Latino officials, using the opportunity to voice his commitment to immigration reform.
S Korea, US conduct joint drills
2012-06-23 09:42:36
The drills involved some 8, 000 personnel from the two allies' navies and airforces.
Nations in $30b currency exchange pledge
2012-06-22 23:40:50
China and Brazil on Friday announced a $30 billion currency exchange.
Wen at Rio+20 Summit
Paraguayan Senate impeaches president
2012-06-23 08:03:13
The Paraguayan Senate voted on Friday to impeach President Fernando Lugo.
US commerce secretary resigns
2012-06-22 14:46:54
US Commerce Secretary John Bryson, who has been under investigation for his role in two car crashes earlier this month, said on Thursday he was resigning to "prevent distractions" at the department he led for less than a year.
Republicans cite AG for contempt
2012-06-22 02:00:00
Republicans escalated a clash with President Obama following a failed gunrunning investigation by voting to hold attorney general in contempt of Congress.
US Commerce Secretary resigns
2012-06-22 01:53:57
U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson has resigned after being involved in a traffic accident when he suffered a seizure.
New York heat draws people to water
2012-06-21 11:02:02
Children play with water at a park in New York City on June 20, 2012, when the temperature soared above 34 C.
Microsoft previews Windows Phone 8
2012-06-21 07:09:21
Microsoft on Wednesday previewed its latest mobile operating system Windows Phone 8, a further step by the software giant to beef up its mobile efforts.
Asians top immigrant group to US
2012-06-21 00:05:32
A survey released on Tuesday showed that Asians have overtaken Latinos as the largest group of new immigrants arriving each year in the United States.
Wife guilty of hiring men to kill husband
2012-06-21 09:32:14
A federal jury convicted a woman for directing hit men to beat to death her husband and his mother, heirs to a famed luxury Miami hotel.
G20 has confidence in eurozone
2012-06-20 23:39:24
The G20 is showing its support for eurozone countries, said analysts, while G20 members from Europe vowed to work on concrete steps to combat the debt crises.