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  • No IMF disclosure from China yet

    2012-04-21 05:30

    China, Brazil, Russia and India haven't yet finalized the level of their contributions to the International Monetary Fund, said its managing director, Christine Lagarde.
    IMF official calls for economic reform

  • IMF official warns of imbalance from low consumption

    2012-04-21 03:47

    A decline in China's current account surplus has been driven more by investment than consumption, the International Monetary Fund director for Asia and the Pacific said Friday, raising concerns over the risk of internal imbalance.

  • Memorial service held for slain students

    2012-04-20 07:03

    The memorial service in Los Angeles for Wu Ying and Qu Ming, who were fatally shot one week ago, was held on Wednesday evening.

  • US steel wheels decision brings hope

    2012-04-19 19:44

    The United States' decision not to impose anti-dumping duties or countervailing duties against imports of steel wheels from China has brought hope and confidence to the industry.

  • Brazil's basic interest rate down to 9%

    2012-04-19 13:26

    Brazil's Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) announced on Wednesday evening a cut in the country's annual basic interest rate Selic from 9.75 to nine percent.

  • Cuba calls for L American unity in defiance of US

    2012-04-19 11:22

    Cuba called for Latin American and Caribbean countries to maintain unity amid US attempts to sow division in the region, the official daily Granma said Wednesday.

  • US agent sacked over sex scandal

    2012-04-19 10:10

    Three Secret Service agents have been forced out of their positions in the aftermath of a scandal involving 11 agency personnel and prostitutes.

  • Memorial set for two slain Chinese students

    2012-04-19 09:47

    A memorial service for two Chinese students who were shot and killed last week is scheduled to take place at Shrine Auditorium near University of Southern California (USC) Wednesday evening.

  • US concerned as Sudan vows to topple South

    2012-04-19 08:22

    The United States government on Wednesday expressed concerns on the statement by Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, in which he vowed to topple the government in South Sudan.

  • Robber's role investigated in Chinese students' slayings

    2012-04-19 01:40

    The detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) are investigating possible role a suspect may have played in the shooting death of two Chinese students.

  • Investments to keep fast growth in Canada

    2012-04-18 22:19

    China's investment in Canada is likely to grow at a "record" pace in the near term, building on fast expansion in recent years, the Canada China Business Council said on Wednesday.

  • Mexico strengthens volcanic monitoring

    2012-04-18 14:43

    Mexican Interior Minister Alejandro Poire said Tuesday that the country is keeping a close watch on the Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City.

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