West Nile virus outbreak claims 66 in US
2012-08-30 06:56:58
US federal health officials said West Nile virus cases rose more than 40 percent over last week, claiming altogether 66 lives in the country so far this year.
Questions raised about bin Laden's death
2012-08-30 04:49:23
A US Navy SEAL who has authored a first-hand account of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden says the al-Qaida leader was shot as he peeked from a bedroom door.
Romney's stance on China debated
2012-08-30 00:57:35
The domestic economic impact of international trade, especially with China and Latin America, is foremost in US voters' minds in 2012 presidential election. 
Improved Taiwan arms deal mooted Convention gives contrasting views
Isaac tops Louisiana levee on Katrina anniversary
2012-08-29 20:05:40
Hurricane Isaac drove water over the top of a levee on the outskirts of New Orleans on Wednesday, triggering life-threatening flooding seven years to the day after Hurricane Katrina, authorities said.
Republicans adopt hardline position
2012-08-29 12:33:40
US Republicans laid out a hardline policy platform at its quadrennial convention, pledging to repeal President Barack Obama's health care reform.
Venezuela unveils fund for refinery blast victims
2012-08-29 12:30:31
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced Tuesday that the government will establish a 100-million-Bolivar fund ($23.2 million) to help victims of Saturday's blast.
US issues fuel efficiency standards for cars
2012-08-29 10:44:10
The US government finalized record high standards to double fuel efficiency for cars and trucks by 2025.
GOP nominates Romney as presidential candidate
2012-08-29 06:33:11
Mitt Romney on Tuesday secured US Republican Party's presidential nomination during a roll call vote at the party's national convention.Romney sticks to Obama songbook on China.Convention gives contrasting views
Clinton visit raises concerns
2012-08-29 01:32:51
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's expected visit this week to the Cook Islands in the South Pacific has raised geo-political concerns over competition among major powers in the region.
Romney sticks to Obama songbook on China
2012-08-29 08:21:03
Despite some hostile rhetoric during his campaign, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's views on China are largely in line with President Barack Obama.
Clinton to attend PIF Post-Forum Dialogue in Cook Islands
2012-08-29 08:17:59
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will depart for the Cook Islands, Indonesia, China, Timor-Leste, Brunei, and Russia on Aug 30.
Scientists find 2-sun planetary system
2012-08-29 07:29:25
A team of astronomers has found two planets orbiting around a pair of stars, declaring it the first multi-planet system centering a binary star.