Death toll of Honduras prison fire rises to 350
2012-02-15 21:19:56
A forensic official in Honduras says a fire that swept through a prison has killed at least 272 inmates.
Cuba ready to start commercial oil drilling
2012-02-15 10:15:17
Cuba is ready to launch commercial oil drilling in the "Exclusive Economic Zone" exploration field in the Gulf of Mexico.
'Humans to blame' for rise in shark attacks
2012-02-15 08:01:13
Sharks killed twice as many swimmers and surfers last year than in 2010, with the increase due largely to a growth in tourism and changing shark patterns.
Houston's body heads back home
2012-02-15 08:01:13
Whitney Houston's body was headed to her home state of New Jersey late on Monday for a funeral to be held at week's end.
Obama plans first defense budget cuts since 2001
2012-02-15 08:01:13
The Pentagon is planning its first defense budget cutbacks since the attacks of Sept 11, 2001.
Whitney's body flown out of Los Angeles
2012-02-14 10:45:49
The body of pop singer Whitney Houston was flown out of a Los Angeles airport on Monday, reportedly heading home to New Jersey for funeral services.
Obama election-year budget aims to spur hiring
2012-02-14 07:05:00
President Barack Obama called on Monday for new spending to boost growth and higher taxes on the rich, laying out an election-year vision for America.
Obama stresses key investment on sustainable growth
2012-02-14 00:55:41
Obama stressed that cutting the government's deficit should not hamper investment on key areas that were critical to the nation's sustainable growth.
Brazil's Lula declared cancer-free after exam
2012-02-13 10:57:48
Brazil's former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has no sign of the throat cancer he was treated for, doctors said Sunday.
Music world unites in tribute to Whitney
2012-02-13 10:20:47
Musicians, producers and fans on Sunday paid tribute to US soul diva Whitney Houston, hailing her as an inspirational figure.
Castro in 9-hour meeting with intellectuals
2012-02-13 08:15:09
Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro held his second lengthy public event in a week, this time a nine-hour session with writers and intellectuals.
Reactions to the death of Whitney Houston
2012-02-12 15:12:16
Reactions on Whitney Houston's death from the music industry via statement, Twitter or to Reuters.