Washington exempts nations from sanctions on Iran
2012-03-22 08:17:03
The United States on Tuesday exempted Japan and 10 EU nations from financial sanctions because they have significantly cut purchases of Iranian crude oil, but left Iran's top customers, China and India, exposed to the possibility of such steps.
Obama to stress security alliance in Seoul visit
2012-03-22 08:17:03
The United States will stress the Washington-Seoul security alliance during Obama's visit to the fortified border on the Korean Peninsula.
HP announces PC, printing units merge
2012-03-22 03:59:12
Hewlett-Packard (HP) on Wednesday announced that it will merge its Imaging and Printing Group (IPG) with Personal Systems Group (PSG).
Romney projected to win Illinois primary
2012-03-21 10:08:12
Republican Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney was on Tuesday night projected to win his party's Illinois primary by Fox News and CNN.
US rules out more funds from IMF
2012-03-21 10:06:33
US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Tuesday that the United States has "no intention" to seek additional resources for the IMF.
Chavez alleges plot to kill rival
2012-03-21 08:00:14
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez said on Monday that he had information about a plot to assassinate opposition rival Henrique Capriles, who hopes to block his bid for re-election in October.
Afghan killings suspect remembers little: Lawyer
2012-03-21 08:00:14
Army Staff Sergeant Robert Bales remembers little about the night he is accused of slaughtering 16 Afghan civilians in a nighttime shooting rampage, his lawyer says.
Big quake hits Mexico, no major damage reported
2012-03-21 06:54:23
A major earthquake struck Mexico on Tuesday, unleashing panic as it damaged scores of buildings and caused homes in the capital to bounce like "trampolines".
US exempts 11 states from Iran sanctions
2012-03-21 06:27:49
The United States announced on Tuesday that it will initially exempt Japan and 10 European nations from its new tough sanctions on Iran.
New iPad questioned on heat issue
2012-03-21 04:17:08
Some independent tests showed the latest tablet runs 10 degrees Fahrenheit (around 5 degrees Celsius) hotter than its previous versions.
7.6 earthquake hits Mexico Pacific coast
2012-03-21 02:36:11
A major 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck 120 miles east of Acapulco on Mexico's Pacific coast, the US Geological Survey said on Tuesday.
12 policemen killed in S Mexico
2012-03-20 11:07:23
A total of 12 state and municipal policemen were ambushed and killed on a highway in southern Mexico's Guerrero state between Sunday night and early Monday.