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.