US-ROK drills add to tension

2011-08-17 08:23:41

The Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States launched on Tuesday an annual joint military exercise aimed at enhancing their interoperability in defense.

ROK, US launch annual military exercise

2011-08-16 10:35:11

The Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States launched Tuesday an annual joint military exercise aimed at enhancing their interoperability in defense.

Biden's Asia trip to renew US role

2011-08-16 07:52:30

US Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday starts his visits to China, Mongolia and Japan as part of the Obama administration's efforts to "renew and intensify" the US role in Asia.

Biden's trip to 3 Asian nations to renew US role in Asia

2011-08-16 07:52:30

US Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday starts his visits to China, Mongolia and Japan as part of the Obama administration's efforts to "renew and intensify" the US role in Asia.

Pawlenty exits White House race

2011-08-15 11:11:19

Tim Pawlenty became the first major casualty in the marathon US presidential campaign while fellow Republicans Michelle Bachmann and Rick Perry built momentum in the race.

Plane crash kills two in Alaska

2011-08-15 10:31:46

Two people were killed in a plane crash Saturday evening in western central Alaska and four others on board survived, Alaska State Troopers said Sunday.

Texas Governor Perry joins White House race

2011-08-15 08:07:52

Republican Rick Perry, the conservative governor of Texas, declared himself a candidate for US president and made a blistering attack on Barack Obama.

US Treasury yields at record auction lows

2011-08-15 08:02:01

The US Treasury sold $72 billion of notes and bonds last week, with yields on three- and 10-year notes at record auction lows

5 killed as Indiana State Fair Stage collapses

2011-08-15 06:43:13

A fifth people was confirmed dead Sunday and 45 others were injured after a stage collapsed at the Indiana State Fair Saturday, the Fox News reported.

Bachmann wins Iowa straw poll

2011-08-14 07:26:08

Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann won a test vote of Iowans on Saturday, a show of strength five months before the state's caucuses kick off the GOP presidential nominating season.

Security handover in Afghanistan discussed

2011-08-13 14:01:34

US President Obama and his Afghan counterpart Karzai discussed progress in handing over security responsibility towards a full Afghan lead in 2014.

US presidential hopeful Romney reveals wealth

2011-08-13 10:46:44

Mitt Romney, the Republican frontrunner to challenge President Barack Obama in the 2012 election, reported a net worth up to $264 million.