Whitney's body flown out of Los Angeles
2012-02-14 10:45:49
The body of pop singer Whitney Houston was flown out of a Los Angeles airport on Monday, reportedly heading home to New Jersey for funeral services.
Obama unveils $3.8 trillion budget
2012-02-14 07:05:00
US President Barack Obama called on Monday for new spending to boost growth and higher taxes on the rich, laying out an election-year vision for America.
Xi set to discuss important bilateral issues
2012-02-14 06:22:32
Vice-President Xi said he would explore important issues in an active and practical manner with his American hosts during his five-day official trip.
Xi begins US visit with special gathering
US projects $1.33 trillion deficit
2012-02-14 05:55:04
The White House on Monday projected that the US federal government's budget deficit will reach around 1.33 trillion US dollars in the 2012 fiscal year.
Obama stresses key investment on sustainable growth
2012-02-14 00:55:41
US President Barack Obama on Monday stressed that cutting the government's deficit should not hamper investment on key areas that were critical to the nation's sustainable growth.
Chinese language presence in US increasing
2012-02-13 16:28:27
“Spanish is the No 1 foreign language offered in the schools across the country, French is second and Chinese is third – but growing exponentially.”
Brazil's Lula declared cancer-free after exam
2012-02-13 10:57:48
Brazil's former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has no sign of the throat cancer he was treated for, doctors said Sunday.
Music world unites in tribute to Whitney
2012-02-13 10:20:47
Musicians, producers and fans on Sunday paid tribute to US soul diva Whitney Houston, hailing her as an inspirational figure.
Reactions to the death of Whitney Houston
2012-02-12 15:12:16
Reactions on Whitney Houston's death from the music industry via statement, Twitter or to Reuters.
Mitt Romney wins Maine caucuses
2012-02-12 10:22:00
The Republican Party in US state of Maine announced Saturday that former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney had won the state's caucuses.
US pop queen Whitney Houston dies at 48
2012-02-12 10:19:46
Grammy Award-winning singer and actress Whitney Houston has died aged 48, a family spokesman said on Saturday. Key facts about Whitney Houston
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