US military probes toxic chemical dump in Korea
2011-05-24 09:00:55
The US military in South Korea said Monday it had made "some progress" in its investigation into allegations that large amounts of the toxic defoliant Agent Orange were buried over 30 years ago at a US military base in the country.
Obama defends endorsement of 1967 borders
2011-05-24 07:59:35
US President Barack Obama defended his endorsement of Israel's 1967 boundaries as the basis for a future Palestine
Security beefed up for Obama UK visit
2011-05-24 07:59:35
Security for US President Barack Obama's first state visit to the United Kingdom has been beefed up following Osama bin Laden's death.
Obama pays first state visit to Britain
2011-05-24 07:43:44
US President Barack Obama accompanied by First Lady Michelle Obama began his three-day state visit to Britain on Monday night.
Death toll from tornado climbs to 116
2011-05-24 06:54:07
At least 116 people died Monday in a half-mile-wide tornado that blasted much of a Missouri town off the map, making it the nation's deadliest single tornado in nearly 60 years and the second major tornado disaster in a month.
Strauss-Kahn's apartment tourist spot
2011-05-23 16:41:06
The New York apartment building where former IMF leader Dominique Strauss-Kahn is under house arrest has become a new tourist hot spot.
Powerful tornadoes kill at least 31 in US Midwest
2011-05-23 15:27:06
Tornadoes tore through parts of the US Midwest on Sunday, killing at least 31 people.
S Korea, US conduct joint air drill
2011-05-23 14:32:54
South Korean and US air forces kicked off Monday a five-day joint exercise aimed at enhancing interoperability.
Gates: guard strength in deficit cuts
2011-05-23 13:16:27
The US security and prosperity depend on making sure the armed forces get the necessary equipment, training and funding, said Robert Gates.
United Airlines launches Shanghai-Los Angeles flight
2011-05-22 15:39:30
United Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings Inc, launched its daily non-stop service between Shanghai and Los Angeles at Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport on Saturday.
NASA clears space shuttle damage, says gouge OK
2011-05-22 10:27:24
NASA says the gash in space shuttle Endeavour's belly poses no safety concern.
Strauss-Kahn under house arrest in New York
2011-05-22 07:21:45
Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn remained under house arrest and armed guard on Saturday.