Obama, Merkel condemn Russia's annexation of Crimea
2014-03-19 09:19:58
US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel condemned on Tuesday Russia's moves to formally annex Crimea.
Obama to steer Mideast talks
2014-03-19 08:30:44
US President Barack Obama pressed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday to help break the stalemate in US-brokered peace talks with Israel, saying leaders on both sides must take political risks before an April deadline.
US Ambassador to China Max Baucus meets media in Beijing
2014-03-18 19:34:24
US Ambassador to China Max Baucus gestures in front of Chinese and American national flags during a news conference at the US Embassy, upon his arrival to his new post, in Beijing, March 18, 2014.
Obama imposes sanctions on Russians
2014-03-18 09:37:25
Obama on Monday slapped sanctions on two top aides to President Vladimir Putin and 9 other people linked to Russia's military incursion into Crimea.
Michelle to push education on China visit
2014-03-18 09:21:24
US first lady Michelle Obama heads for China with her mother and daughters on Wednesday and the trip will be all about education and people-to-people links.
Writing, living 'American dream story'
2014-03-18 07:44:11
When Helen Wan started writing a book more than a decade ago, she thought it would be a collection of short personal essays about her experiences in the work force as someone who occupied not just one category of "outsider" status, but two: woman and minority.
Energy startups on same wavelength
2014-03-18 07:21:00
Harnessing the energy of ocean waves is a concept that is at least 200 years old, but a clear technology has yet to surface. This week, a startup from China is unveiling a mechanism that might catch the big wave.
Man who said he kissed nurse in Times Square photo dies at 86
2014-03-18 06:48:42
In the black-and-white photo, the sailor would always be a young man, locked in a kiss with a nurse in New York's Times Square to mark the end of World War Two.
Jewish holiday of Purim celebrated in US
2014-03-17 15:16:20
A girl dressed as a box of popcorn stands on a street corner during the Jewish holiday of Purim in the South Williamsburg suburb of New York March 16, 2014.
US accelerates delivery of weapons to Iraq
2014-03-17 10:08:19
The United States continues to accelerate delivery of weapons and ammunition to Iraq, with nearly 100 Hellfire missiles and other armaments having been delivered this month.
US not to recognize Crimean referendum
2014-03-17 09:03:37
US President Barack Obama said on Sunday the United States will not recognize the Crimean referendum, vowing to impose fresh sanctions on Russia.
US not to recognize Crimean referendum
2014-03-17 09:03:37
US President Barack Obama said on Sunday the United States will not recognize the Crimean referendum, vowing to impose fresh sanctions on Russia. 
Crimea votes to join Russia