9/11 suspects defiant at Guantanamo arraignment

2012-05-06 09:55:31

Five Guantanamo prisoners accused of plotting the September 11 attacks defiantly refused to answer a US military judge's questions on Saturday.

Buffett plays down health concern, mulled megadeal

2012-05-06 08:26:00

Warren Buffett revealed that he recently tried to make one of the biggest acquisitions of his storied career.

9/11 mastermind on trial in Guantanamo

2012-05-06 01:11:20

The alleged mastermind behind the September 11 attacks appeared in a U.S. military tribunal.

Fire kills 14 in Peru's drug rehab center

2012-05-05 22:03:14

A fire blazed up Saturday in a drug rehabilitation center around 30 km east of Lima, claiming 14 lives, local media reported.

Obamas kick off campaigning

2012-05-05 17:41:35

With his wife at his side and Air Force One as a campaign plane, President Barack Obama holds his first political rallies of the 2012 presidential race.

Chinese defense minister visits US

2012-05-05 09:44:36

Chinese Defense Minister starts an official visit to the United States.

China, US to build stronger ties: Geithner

2012-05-04 12:48:14

China and the US will "build a stronger economic relationship" despite challenges in bilateral relations, United States Secretary of Treasury Timothy Geithner said on Friday.

Obama holds Cinco de Mayo reception

2012-05-04 10:50:25

US President Barack Obama greets guests at a Cinco de Mayo reception in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, May 3, 2012.

The Scream sells for $119.9m at auction

2012-05-04 08:05:55

It's a scream that is still reverberating around the world.

Student left in cell for 4 days sues for $20m

2012-05-04 08:05:55

A college student picked up in a drug sweep in California was never arrested, never charged and should have been released. Instead he was forgotten in a holding cell for four days and says he had to drink his own urine to stay alive.

US to screen 9/11 hearings for first respondents

2012-05-04 09:18:00

Some 400 to 600 first responders to the 9/11 terror attack sites will watch as five alleged conspirators face arraignment at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay.

Canadian students march against tuition hikes

2012-05-04 09:14:37

Students march against tuition hikes during a protest in downtown Montreal, Quebec, May 3, 2012.