Alibaba IPO: Could be the biggest ever

2014-04-29 09:59:10

Sometime soon, perhaps in a few days, Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding will file for an initial public offering that could be the largest ever.

Air China, Houston roll out red carpet

2014-04-29 09:23:49

The program, called Air China Boarding Pass Extension Program and Shopping, started on Monday and will last for six months.

Obama sets new sanctions on Russia

2014-04-29 08:59:05

US President Barack Obama announced new sanctions against some Russians on Monday in response to what the US sees as Russian involvement in the turmoil in eastern Ukraine.

US imposes new sanctions on Russia

2014-04-28 21:42:45

The White House on Monday announced fresh sanctions on Russia, targeting seven government officials and 17 companies linked to the inner circle of President Vladimir Putin.

US imposes new sanctions on Russia

2014-04-28 21:42:45

The White House on Monday announced fresh sanctions on Russia, targeting seven government officials and 17 companies linked to the inner circle of President Vladimir Putin.

George Clooney, UK human rights lawyer are engaged - law firm

2014-04-28 21:26:56

The Hollywood star has gone back on his vow never to remarry and decides to wed British human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin.

New-energy vehicles shine in Eco-marathon

2014-04-28 13:42:51

Shell Eco-marathon Americas 2014 witnesses a variety of new-energy automobiles in Houston.

Bill Gates urges more to help poor

2014-04-28 11:26:24

Microsoft founder Bill Gates contributes to People's Daily, China's Party paper, to encourage the country's wealthy to do more for the poor.

"The Other Woman" beats "Captain America" with $24.7m

2014-04-28 05:16:43

Fox's comedy "The Other Woman " unseated three-time box office champion "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" to win the race at North American theaters this weekend.

US can learn from China in basic education: Rice

2014-04-27 21:53:24

China and the United States have a lot to learn from each other in terms of education, former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Sunday.

Old US nuclear explosion images released

2014-04-26 10:51:15

This U.S. Navy handout image shows Baker, the second of the two atomic bomb tests, in which a 63-kiloton warhead was exploded 90 feet under water as part of Operation Crossroads, conducted at Bikini Atoll in July 1946 to measure nuclear weapon effects on warships.

Ballerina-to-be in audition

2014-04-26 09:39:37

Children stand as they wait for their turn during an audition for the School of American Ballet in New York April 25, 2014. The school is holding auditions for over 600 beginner ballet students, who will be selected to fill the 120 spots available to study on campus.