Michael Jackson's doctor on trial in singer's death

2011-09-27 14:03:49

More than two years after Michael Jackson went into cardiac arrest at his mansion, the doctor who was treating the "Thriller" singer will come before a jury on Tuesday charged with responsibility for his death.

Iraq signs deal to buy 18 F-16 warplanes

2011-09-27 14:00:37

Iraq has signed a contract to buy 18 Lockheed Martin F-16 warplanes to bolster its air force, an adviser to Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said on Monday.

US says Pakistan ties face 'clear challenges'

2011-09-27 11:55:16

US says relations with Pakistan have some "very clear challenges" due to Islamabad's suspected ties with a militant group.

S Korea, US to hold annual trade talks

2011-09-27 11:35:15

South Korea and the US are set to hold two-day trade talks later this week, the foreign ministry said.

Gleeful Boeing hands first 787 to Japan's ANA

2011-09-27 11:29:37

Boeing Co workers presented the company's first 787 Dreamliner in the pouring rain to All Nippon Airways on Monday, capping nearly a decade of development of the world's most advanced jetliner.

Boeing hands 1st 787 to Japan's ANA

2011-09-27 11:29:37

Boeing Co workers presented the company's first 787 Dreamliner in the pouring rain to All Nippon Airways.

Senate set to vote in US budget dispute

2011-09-27 10:40:53

Democrats and Republicans remained deadlocked over a bill that would provide emergency relief and keep government agencies running beyond Friday.

Obama, on US jobs tour, chides Europe on debt woes

2011-09-27 09:51:35

President Barack Obama said on Monday that Europe's debt crisis was "scaring the world" and eurozone leaders were not acting fast enough.

Castro: Obama's speech 'gibberish'

2011-09-27 07:54:32

Castro blasted Obama and the United States for what he views as bellicose and hypocritical behavior.

After 3 years, Boeing Dreamliner becomes reality

2011-09-26 08:56:54

Boeing's long-awaited dream machine became a commercial reality on Sunday when the lightweight plastic-composites 787 Dreamliner was formally delivered to its first Japanese customer.

US Senate rejects House stop-gap budget plan

2011-09-24 10:57:54

The US Senate on Friday rejected a short-term funding bill the House of Representatives passed hours earlier, intensifying the latest budget fight which could result in partial shutdown of the federal government if parties fail to compromise.

Pakistan criticizes US over spy allegations

2011-09-24 08:53:39

Pakistan warned the United States it risks losing an ally if it continued to accuse Islamabad of playing a double game in the war against militancy.