Few Armenians support early elections
2011-08-10 22:29:19
Most Armenians are opposed to early parliamentary or presidential elections, a new poll said Wednesday.
US says kills Taliban who shot down US chopper
2011-08-10 22:06:42
Coalition forces in Afghanistan have killed the Taliban militants responsible for shooting down a US helicopter last weekend
Remains of troops come home shrouded in secrecy
2011-08-10 09:09:06
The bodies of troops killed in the deadliest incident of the Afghan war came home Tuesday, traveling in death much the same way they did in life, shrouded in secrecy.
Hotel maid files suit against Strauss-Kahn over encounter in NYC
2011-08-10 07:57:38
A hotel maid who accuses ex-International Monetary Fund boss Dominique Strauss-Kahn of sexual assault sued him on Monday over their encounter.
Zoo to open elephant sperm bank
2011-08-10 07:57:38
Zoo officials hope the initiative will boost dwindling numbers of elephant in the United States.
US to keep near zero interest rate for 2 years
2011-08-10 06:25:51
The Federal Reserve said it was considering further action, sparking a rebound in stocks.
Polygamist heard on tape training girls for sex
2011-08-09 21:50:44
Among the final pieces of evidence was an audiotape of Jeffs having sex and one of him telling five girls to "set aside all your inhibitions" as he gives his child brides instructions on how to please him sexually.
Torture suit OKed against Rumsfeld
2011-08-09 15:28:58
A lawsuit accusing the former defense secretary of personal responsibility for US forces allegedly torturing two American whistleblowers will be allowed to move forward.
Obama calls US triple-A nation despite downgrade
2011-08-09 10:37:59
President Barack Obama on Monday essentially dismissed the first-ever downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, trying to reassure investors and the public that the nation's leaders need only show more "common sense and compromise" to tame a staggering accumulation of debt.
Obama seeks to reassure faith in US credit
2011-08-09 10:29:43
US President Barack Obama on Monday dismissed an unprecedented downgrade in America's credit rating, insisting investors will stand by the US.
US copter crashed in Taliban trap
2011-08-09 07:46:55
The Taliban lured US forces into an elaborate trap to shoot down their helicopter, killing 30 American troops in the deadliest such incident of the war
US woman starts record Cuba-to-Florida swim attempt
2011-08-09 07:46:55
With a calm sea before her and destiny on her mind, 61-year-old US swimmer Diana Nyad plunged into the Straits of Florida at dusk on Sunday to begin what she hopes will be a world record 168-km swim from Cuba to Florida.