Expert testifies against Jackson's physician

2011-10-21 15:11:15

A New York medical expert on Thursday continued to testify against Michael Jackson's personal physician who is charged of involuntary manslaughter of the pop superstar.

Canada, EU reach free trade agreement

2011-10-21 14:20:31

Canada and the European Union have made formal offers on services and investment in their latest round of trade talks, and Canadian Trade Minister Ed Fast said Thursday that "another milestone" had been reached.

Wen urges China-ASEAN exchanges

2011-10-21 13:02:53

Premier Wen Jiabao said China and ASEAN countries should continue taking advantage of the ASEAN-China Friendship and Exchange Year to increase exchanges and cooperation in culture, education, tourism and youth affairs.

Republicans block popular piece of Obama jobs bill

2011-10-21 11:34:55

US Senate Republicans blocked a popular piece of President Barack Obama's stimulus plan - one to raise taxes on millionaires to create or protect 400,000 jobs for teachers and firefighters.

Jobs refused cancer treatment too long - biographer

2011-10-21 11:14:48

Apple Inc co-founder Steve Jobs refused potentially life-saving cancer surgery for nine months, shrugging off his family's protests and opting instead for alternative medicine.

Delegation brings Tibetan culture to US

2011-10-21 10:09:32

A delegation from the Tibet autonomous region is currently on a two-week trip to the United States and Canada to promote Tibetan culture.

Chavez says he is free of cancer

2011-10-21 08:59:30

Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez declared himself cancer-free on Thursday, four months after surgery to remove a malignant tumor that shook the South American nation ahead of a 2012 presidential election.

Mexico: US dumping criminals at border

2011-10-21 08:49:18

Mexican President Felipe Calderon accused the United States on Thursday of dumping criminals at the border because it is cheaper than prosecuting them, and said the practice has fueled violence in Mexico's border areas.

US needs to focus more on economic issues with China

2011-10-20 14:00:34

Considering its future relationship with China, the United States should concentrate more on economic rather than military issues, several US academics said Wednesday.

US seeks to up military presence in Australia

2011-10-20 13:59:13

Australia is in talks with the United States about a stronger American military presence in its north, the government said on Thursday, amid reports US President Barack Obama will make an announcement during a visit to Australia next month.

Chavez plans 'thanksgiving' after Cuba cancer tests

2011-10-20 11:30:14

Venezuela's convalescing President Hugo Chavez said he would be home on Thursday for a thanksgiving ceremony at a religious shrine after checks in Cuba following cancer treatment.

US energy policy in wrong direction: Chevron CEO

2011-10-20 10:40:45

The energy policy in the United States is moving in the wrong direction and may risk making energy more scarce and expensive, warned John S Watson, chairman and CEO of Chevron corporation on Wednesday.