Cuba starts oil drilling in deep waters
2012-02-03 10:34:31
A Spanish oil company has started drilling the first well in Cuban deep waters by using a Chinese-made oil rig, the company said Thursday.
Michelle Obama wins push-up challenge
2012-02-03 10:02:45
Michelle Obama has been busy promoting her healthy eating and fitness program for two years. But how fit is she herself?
Panetta sees Israel could attack Iran
2012-02-03 09:37:46
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said that Israel could attack Iran this spring, the Washington Post reported here on Thursday.
US economic recovery outlook remains uncertain
2012-02-03 07:43:46
The outlook of the US economic recovery remained uncertain, as the recovery was confronted with a set of domestic and external headwinds.
Bulls rampage through streets during Candlemas
2012-02-02 14:42:23
A pack of bulls is let loose to rampage through the streets for hours as crowds taunt them as part of the week-long religious celebration.
US mortgage applications dip on weak market
2012-02-02 10:51:03
The US mortgage applications last week edged down although mortgage rates remained near record lows, signaling the housing market was still far from recovery.
Ice hotel in Montreal
2012-02-02 10:50:43
The snow village in Montreal has an ice hotel where restaurants and furniture are all made of ice.
Military equipment on Marine West Military Expo
2012-02-02 10:02:42
The expo is one of the year's largest annual display of new military equipment.
Facebook shoots for $5b in mega-IPO
2012-02-02 07:10:47
Facebook filed Wednesday to raise a targeted $5 billion in a hotly anticipated initial public offering, setting the stage for Silicon Valley's biggest-ever IPO.
US carrier to cut 13,000 jobs
2012-02-02 06:56:15
US carrier American Airlines said Wednesday that it wants to eliminate 13,000 jobs as it seeks to cut labor costs by 20 percent.
Obama unveils plan in aid of homeowners
2012-02-02 04:14:14
It's said to give every responsible homeowner in America the chance to save about $3,000 a year on their mortgage.
Romney wins Florida presidential primary
2012-02-01 09:28:43
Mitt Romney had a large lead in the Florida Republican US presidential primary on Tuesday, with nearly one third of the votes counted, television networks reported.