Chavez back at the helm: official
2012-12-17 13:29:36
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is back at the helm of the country and has begun giving instructions and leading his administration, an official said Sunday.
Obama says will try to end mass shootings
2012-12-17 13:27:40
US President Barack Obama said Sunday night that he would use the powers of his office to try and end mass shootings.
Calls for gun control grow after US shooting
2012-12-17 09:53:34
Washington heavyweights debated on whether the country needs to tighten laws that control assault weapons after a 20 chilren died in a shooting last week.
Church near site evacuated following threat Identities of victims revealed Police find 'good evidence' on motive Major school shootings in US
Clinton faints from dehydration
2012-12-17 08:55:29
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sustained a concussion last week after becoming extremely dehydrated and fainted while suffering from a stomach virus.
Children's injuries in US shoooting 'devastating'
2012-12-17 08:18:30
The victims of the US school shooting were shot multiple times by semiautomatic rifle, the medical examiner said, and he called the injuries "devastating".Church near site evacuated following threat Identities of victims revealed Police find 'good evidence' on motive Major school shootings in US
Obama congratulates Japan's Abe on election victory
2012-12-17 05:37:38
US President Barack Obama extended his congratulations to Shinzo Abe, a former Japanese prime minister, on his party's victory in the parliamentary elections.
Church near US shooting site evacuated following threat
2012-12-17 03:47:56
A church in US state Connecticut was evacuated Sunday because of an unspecified threat. The church was near the site of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting which had left 28 people dead.
Hillary Clinton faints, has concussion
2012-12-16 14:52:55
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has fainted and hit her head, sustaining a concussion, her spokesman said Saturday.
Police find 'good evidence' on shooting motive
2012-12-16 12:35:18
Investigators assembled "some very good evidence" to explain what drove a 20-year-old gunman to slaughter 20 children and six adults at an elementary school, police said on Saturday, a day after one of the worst mass shootings in US history shattered a small Connecticut town.
Obama urges solidarity as America mourns shooting victims
2012-12-16 11:50:00
US President Barack Obama urged Americans on Saturday to join in solidarity as they mourn the victims of a shooting rampage at a Connecticut elementary school, saying the hearts of parents across the country were "heavy with hurt" for the lives lost.
Newtown of Connecticut on healing journey, mystery remains
2012-12-16 10:49:43
One day after a gunman shot and killed 26 people, including 20 children, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut of the United States, many questions remain unknown as to the motive behind the massacre.
Obama to nominate Senator Kerry for secretary of state
2012-12-16 10:39:07
US President Barack Obama has decided to nominate Massachusetts Senator John Kerry to be the next secretary of state, CNN and ABC News reported on Saturday.