Cuba rejects US claim over dissident's death
2011-05-17 10:42:27
Cuba on Monday rejected US politicians' claim over the death of a Cuban dissident, saying Washington said so because it is "seeking excuses" to invade the island country.
US develops aircraft carrier-based drones
2011-05-16 15:21:20
American officials have been tightlipped about where the unmanned armed planes might be used, but a top Navy officer has told The Associated Press that some would likely be deployed in Asia.
America shows off warship that buried bin Laden
2011-05-15 14:50:42
US officials welcomed visitors Sunday to the USS Carl Vinson warship, from which Osama bin Laden's body was buried at sea, but did not discuss the ultra-secretive attack that killed him.
Obama accepts resignation of US Mideast envoy
2011-05-14 07:37:57
US President Barack Obama said on Friday that the United States as a nation remains committed to peace in the Middle East.
US intensifies drone aircraft attacks in Pakistan
2011-05-13 09:29:43
A US drone aircraft fired missiles at militants in Pakistan on Thursday, killing eight of them, Pakistani officials said
Libya rebels seek funds in White House meeting
2011-05-13 09:06:19
Libyan rebels will meet senior White House officials in Washington on Friday, seeking both cash and diplomatic legitimacy in their war to topple Muammar Gadhafi.
Pakistan summons US ambassador to protest
2011-05-13 06:48:49
Foreign Affairs Secretary Salman Bashir told Munter that the US operation was an attack on the country's security and sovereignty.
Kerry heads for Pakistan to soothe fury over raid
2011-05-12 08:01:09
US Senator John Kerry will travel to Pakistan in coming days to put relations "on the right track" after the killing of Osama bin Laden in a surprise Navy SEALs raid, but he is likely to face fury from the army over what it sees as a breach of trust.
SEAL sleuths expose those who've faked service
2011-05-11 21:16:34
As long as there have been Navy SEALs, there have been men pumping up their resumes or thumping their chests in bars with bogus claims of being one of the Navy's elite warriors.
US recognizes India's need for Iranian oil
2011-05-11 09:24:53
The United States recognizes that India will keep buying oil from Iran but is not actively suggesting ways to pay for it without violating international sanctions on Iran
US, Indian leaders recommit to strategic partnership
2011-05-10 15:40:25
US President Barack Obama on Monday called Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and they reaffirmed their commitment to building a global and strategic partnership.
Obama to host Jordan king for Middle East talks
2011-05-10 09:21:36
US President Barack Obama will host Jordan's King Abdullah on May 17 to discuss unrest across the Middle East and the quest for Arab-Israeli peace.
