Perry seen easier for Obama to beat
2011-08-19 10:15:25
Republican White House hopeful Rick Perry has at least some supporters in the Democratic stronghold of Chicago - President Barack Obama's re-election team.
IBM unveils first 'brain chips'
2011-08-19 08:26:41
IBM researchers Thursday unveiled an experimental computer chip that emulates the way the human brain processes information.
Obama says Syrian president must go
2011-08-19 07:59:13
The Obama administration imposed fresh sanctions on Syria's government, freezing assets in the United States as well as banning petroleum products of Syrian origin.
Toilets compete for top seat
2011-08-19 07:59:13
News conference to be held in winning facility; winner to enter restrooms hall of fame in US
HP kills mobile business, considers selling PCs
2011-08-19 06:55:56
Hewlett-Packard confirmed that it is considering selling its personal computer business, along with announcements of an end to its tablet computer and smartphone products.
New biography claims Coco Chanel was a spy for Nazis
2011-08-18 08:19:56
Authorities find stolen Rembrandt drawing
2011-08-18 08:19:56
It wasn't some bold theft carried out by burglars breaking into a heavily-fortified museum with high-tech alarms to swipe a masterpiece.
Biden arrives on goodwill mission
2011-08-18 07:06:38
The Obama administration is determined to put relations on a steady and sustainable track.
Special: US Vice-President Biden visits China
US steps up terror awareness
2011-08-18 06:55:49
US Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced new steps to guard against terror attacks ahead of the 9/11 anniversary next month.
Arms sales remain a point of contention
2011-08-17 11:23:56
United States Vice-President Joe Biden, who arrives in Beijing on Wednesday, is expected to discuss a new round of arms sales to Taiwan during his visit to China, according to some overseas news reports. One of his tasks while he is here is to persuade the Chinese government not to overreact.
US taking 'smart power' approach to Libya, Syria
2011-08-17 09:54:45
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Tuesday that the country is taking a "smart power" approach to dealing with Libya and Syria.
Obama warns of threat from 'lone wolf' attack
2011-08-17 09:22:29
US President Barack Obama warned against the threat of "lone wolf" terror attack to the United States, as the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaches.