Republicans rally
2012-08-29 03:55:47
The day's highlight was to be the nomination of Mitt Romney as the 2012 Republican candidate in the US presidential election in November.
Movie makers seek to please Chinese
2012-08-29 01:26:55
Not too long ago, Western movie audiences' idea of a Chinese character was Fu Manchu — an evil mastermind who plotted to take over the world in the 1969 film The Castle of Fu Manchu.
Obama declares Louisiana in emergency
2012-08-28 11:09:06
Obama on Monday afternoon declared Louisiana a state of emergency, as Tropical Storm Isaac is gaining strength to impact the region devastated nearly seven years ago by Hurricane Katrina.
Colombian president confirms contact with FARC
2012-08-28 10:20:11
Colombian President confirmed Monday that his government had made contacts in Cuba with the leaders of the country's rebel Armed Revolutionary Forces as a first step to start peace talks.
Apple seeks quick bans on 8 Samsung phones
2012-08-28 09:35:59
Apple Inc is seeking speedy bans on the sale of eight Samsung Electronics phones, moving swiftly to translate its resounding court victory over its arch-foe into a tangible business benefit.
Flags to fly at half-staff to honor Armstrong
2012-08-28 09:24:02
US President Barack Obama directed that US flags be flown at half-staff for the funeral of astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon.
US troops escape criminal charges
2012-08-28 09:13:57
US military officials said several US troops received punishment but escaped criminal prosecution for involvement in scandals of desecrating corpses.
High school student shot on campus in US
2012-08-28 03:07:55
A high school student was shot on campus on Monday morning in the US state of Maryland, local police said, adding that the victim has been hospitalized.
Ill winds batter US Republicans
2012-08-28 01:40:11
Nothing was certain on Monday as tropical storm Isaac churned toward the northern Gulf Coast, forcing the Republican Party to reschedule their convention.
Chavez mourns victims of refinery fire
2012-08-27 14:48:05
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Sunday mourned victims of a fire that swept through an oil refinery.
Isaac heads for US Gulf Coast after drenching south Florida
2012-08-27 13:48:30
Isaac is expected to strengthen to a Category 2 hurricane and hit the Gulf Coast somewhere between Florida and Louisiana at midweek.
Obama offers support as Isaac nears Florida
2012-08-27 10:04:11
Obama called Florida Governor to offer support as Tropical Storm Isaac has been approaching the state.