Harper wraps up China visit with panda pact
2012-02-11 22:22:22
Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper wrapped up a visit to China aimed at boosting oil sales by announcing Saturday that Beijing will loan two of the country's prized giant pandas to Canadian zoos.
US not opposed to Palestinian interim govt deal
2012-02-11 21:40:38
The Obama administration has told Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas that it doesn't object to the formation of a new government under a deal between Abbas and Hamas, a Palestinian official said Saturday.
Argentina, Britain spat over disputed islets
2012-02-11 14:26:00
Senior diplomats from Argentina and Britain on Friday traded accusations over the contested Malvinas Islands at separate press conferences held at the UN Headquarters in New York.
17 Brazilian cops arrested for supporting strike in Rio
2012-02-11 11:02:29
Seventeen police officers in the southwestern Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro were arrested after they joined a strike called by some firefighters and policemen Thursday night.
Obama compromises on birth control rule
2012-02-11 03:54:27
Obama announced a compromise aimed at soothing the concerns of some religious organizations over a new rule requiring most religious-affiliated employers to provide free birth control coverage.
Michelle Obama performs dance
2012-02-10 15:10:46
The first lady is on a three-day trip to mark the second anniversary of her "Let's Move" initiative.
Canada's winter so tame, festival buys fake snow
2012-02-10 14:56:31
The usually frigid Canadian city of Winnipeg - often nicknamed Winterpeg - has been so mild.
3 killed in gunshot in Mexico
2012-02-10 11:16:49
A taxi driver was shot dead by gunmen almost at the same time when another group of hitmen attacked three taxi drivers in a different neighborhood, killing two.
Facebook defriending led to murders
2012-02-10 11:04:36
A Tennessee couple who "defriended" a woman on Facebook were murdered in their home.
Obama praises Italian PM's economic efforts
2012-02-10 11:01:13
Obama on Thursday praised visiting Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti for his efforts to fight the debt crisis.
Bolivia accuses US of spying on L America
2012-02-10 10:52:30
Bolivian President Evo Morales on Thursday accused the United States of spying on his and other Latin American countries.