Romney promises 'US ideals'
2012-09-01 02:20:27
As Mitt Romney presented himself to the world as the future leader of the US, his speech focused little on foreign policy.
Romney accepts Republican nomination Romney's stance on China debated
At least three die in new US shooting
2012-08-31 23:27:58
At least three people died in a shooting early Friday in the US state of New Jersey, local law enforcement officials said.
Romney accepts Republican nomination
2012-08-31 11:12:16
Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney on Thursday night accepted the US Republican Party's nomination to run against President Barack Obama.
White House defends Obama's red line
2012-08-31 10:48:10
The White House on Thursday defended the red line set by US President Barack Obama on the use of chemical weapons in Syria.
Isaac's rage in Louisiana
2012-08-31 07:08:26
Hurricane Isaac forced evacuations affecting tens of thousands of people in Louisiana and Mississippi on Thursday, even as relieved New Orleans residents said its destruction was nothing like that seen after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Harvard investigates cheating allegations
2012-08-31 07:08:12
Harvard University is investigating allegations that approximately 125 undergraduate students cheated on a spring take-home final exam.
US defense secretary to visit China
2012-08-30 23:48:02
United States Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will visit China in mid-September, the spokesman for China's Ministry of National Defense said Thursday.
Drenched New Orleans passes post-Katrina hurricane test
2012-08-30 14:35:32
Hurricane Isaac brought widespread flooding to the US Gulf Coast on Wednesday, but elaborate defenses built to protect New Orleans after it was devastated by Hurricane Katrina seven years ago seemed to pass their first major test.
Ryan accepts Republican Party's VP nomination
2012-08-30 13:19:30
US congressman Paul Ryan accepted the Republican Party's nomination as vice president contender. GOP nominates Romney as presidential candidate
Chilean government not to tolerate police brutality
2012-08-30 11:03:05
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera said Wednesday that his government would not tolerate police brutality.
Republicans' image ties Democrats'
2012-08-30 09:18:48
The favorability of the Republican Party among US registered voters matches the 2008 pre-convention level, and has a virtual tie with that of the Democrats.
Improved Taiwan arms deal mooted
2012-08-30 08:00:55
A Romney administration may consider providing more advanced weapons to Taiwan to maintain strong US military capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region, a senior foreign policy adviser to the Republican presidential candidate said on Tuesday.