Brazilian govt to use anti-spying email system

2013-11-06 10:16:56

Brazil published a decree on Tuesday, ordering all federal government agencies to use a new encrypted email system to shun spying.

US will keep its edge: Hagel

2013-11-06 10:00:28

As China and the US see increased military exchanges, top US defense and military leaders also warned of dangers of potential conflicts in the Asia-Pacific region. Biden to emphasize Asia pivot

Cyber minister proposes security fix

2013-11-06 09:41:27

Speaking at Stanford University, China's minister of the State Council Information Office called for "strengthening international cooperation in cyber security".US, China face cyber security threats: Hagel

US zoo starts campaign to name panda cub

2013-11-06 09:16:00

The US Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, the American national capital, on Tuesday asked panda fans across the world for help to name the female giant panda cub via voting online.

Franchisors look to follow KFC’s lead

2013-11-06 08:08:25

Diners in Chongqing, Nanjing and Dalian looking for authentic American food may soon have more options than KFC and McDonald's.

Brazil welcomes China's oil investments

2013-11-06 07:08:23

China is beginning to take a larger stake in Brazil's oil industry, a move that the South American nation welcomes, said Brazilian Ambassador to China Valdemar Carneiro Leao.

Canadian province closes debt issue in HK

2013-11-06 01:03:55

Canada's British Columbia province has completed its sale of yuan-denominated bonds in Hong Kong, the provincial government said on Tuesday.

US media under attack for 'double standards' on terror

2013-11-06 00:47:04

Experts said US media outlets' unbalanced coverage of terrorism after a car crashed and exploded in Tian'anmen Square could damage the national interests of the two countries.Editorial

Biden to emphasize Asia pivot on tour

2013-11-06 00:43:04

As Joseph Biden prepares for his East Asian trip, the issue of how the US and China handle their relationship has again moved to the front burner.

BlackBerry calls off sale, spurring stock plunge

2013-11-05 16:47:35

BlackBerry Ltd abandoned on Monday its plan to sell itself and said its CEO is stepping down, sparking a 16 percent dive in its share price.

US mall on lockdown after shots heard

2013-11-05 14:29:37

US authorities put a shopping mall in New Jersey on lockdown Monday night after shots were heard and a gunman was spotted.

UN envoys urge M23 to give up rebellion

2013-11-05 14:13:41

A team of special envoys led by the UN voiced their concerns at the renewed outbreak of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and urged M23 rebels to renounce its rebellion as already agreed.