Principle key to action plan
2012-06-18 00:49:10
The principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities" must be reaffirmed in the action plan of UN Conference on Sustainable Development.
UN report sounds alarm to clean up oceans
2012-06-18 00:49:10
In a giant tent not too far from the beautiful coastline of Rio de Janeiro, ocean experts were sounding sirens over the condition of the ecosystem.
European issues to dominate G20 summit
2012-06-18 00:38:03
The global economic recovery and growth will be the most pressing topics at the G20 summit in Los Cabos, Mexico, on Monday and Tuesday
Issues linger before summit
2012-06-17 09:33:40
The draft action plan for the coming Rio+20 of global sustainable development summit remains unfinished as the final preparatory meeting wrapped up.
4 Japanese climbers dead in Alaska avalanche
2012-06-17 09:25:42
Four Japanese climbers are presumed dead after they were swept up by a powerful avalanche on Alaska's Mount McKinley.
Obama shifts US immigration policy
2012-06-16 21:33:02
Hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants who were brought into the United States as children will be able to avoid deportation and get work permits under an order on Friday by President Barack Obama.
US pledges to boost US-China military ties
2012-06-16 12:48:26
Commander of US Pacific Command Samuel Locklear pledged on Friday to continue to strengthen the US-China military relations to enhance the security in the Asia-Pacific.
Pentagon warns of mobile device security
2012-06-16 08:55:05
The US Department of Defense plans to step up security for mobile devices against the "new boundary of threat," according to part of its mobile device strategy released on Friday.
G20 chiefs to fight fires singeing global economy
2012-06-16 02:27:42
China and other emerging economies are expected to play a crucial role at next week's G20 summit in Mexico, where world leaders will try to untangle problems afflicting the fragile global economy.
'Made in China' gains acceptance
2012-06-16 02:18:22
"Made in China" is a phrase Americans know mainly as an indicator of pervasive offshore manufacturing.
US astronauts wish Chinese peers well
2012-06-15 02:57:43
As China is set to send its first female astronaut into space this weekend, American women who have made the journey will be tracking her historic trip.
Syngenta's latest plant to satisfy nation's sweet tooth
2012-06-15 02:53:47
Syngenta, the world's largest agrochemicals company, opened a $100 million sugarcane processing plant on Wednesday in Brazil, to help satisfy China's growing demand for sugar.