Mitt Romney wins Maine caucuses
2012-02-12 10:22:00
The Republican Party in US state of Maine announced Saturday that former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney had won the state's caucuses.
Harper wraps up China visit with panda pact
2012-02-11 22:22:22
Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper wrapped up a visit to China aimed at boosting oil sales by announcing Saturday that Beijing will loan two of the country's prized giant pandas to Canadian zoos.
Argentina, Britain spat over disputed islets
2012-02-11 14:26:00
Senior diplomats from Argentina and Britain on Friday traded accusations over the contested Malvinas Islands at separate press conferences held at the UN Headquarters in New York.
17 Brazilian cops arrested for supporting strike in Rio
2012-02-11 11:02:29
Seventeen police officers in the southwestern Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro were arrested after they joined a strike called by some firefighters and policemen Thursday night.
Canada's winter so tame, festival buys fake snow
2012-02-10 14:56:31
The usually frigid Canadian city of Winnipeg - often nicknamed Winterpeg - has been so mild.
Facebook 'defriending' led to double murder
2012-02-10 11:04:36
A Tennessee couple who "defriended" a woman on Facebook were murdered in their home.
Obama praises Italian PM's economic efforts
2012-02-10 11:01:13
Obama on Thursday praised visiting Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti for his efforts to fight the debt crisis.
Bolivia accuses US of spying on L America
2012-02-10 10:52:30
Bolivian President Evo Morales on Thursday accused US of spying on his and other L American countries.
US, Italy aim to end bloodshed in Syria
2012-02-10 09:58:59
Obama praised Italy's cooperation on Afghanistan, Syria and Iran, saying that the two countries aim to end the "outrageous bloodshed" in Syria.
US state approves same-sex marriage statute
2012-02-10 09:50:26
A bill to legalize gay marriage in Washington state won final legislative approval on Wednesday.
Mexican troops find 15 tons of meth
2012-02-10 08:08:42
Mexican troops have made an historic seizure of 15 tons of pure methamphetamine in the western state of Jalisco.
Santorum victories rattle race
2012-02-09 08:12:21
Christian conservative Rick Santorum's unexpected trio of state wins has reignited his White House bid.