Whale stranded on beach
2012-02-04 15:14:02
Park rangers, fishermen and residents push a whale into deep water after it was found at the Paracas National Reserve in Pisco, south of Lima February 3, 2012.
US unemployment rate down to 8.3%
2012-02-04 03:45:48
The US unemployment rate edged down to 8.3 percent last month from 8.5 percent in Dec 2011, evidence of an improving job market.
Smoking tied to higher psoriasis risk
2012-02-03 16:53:02
Smokers have an increased risk of developing the chronic skin condition psoriasis, and that appears to be true both for people who currently smoke as well as past smokers, according to a U.S. study.
Immigrants pray for blessings from god of water
2012-02-03 14:32:41
African and Brazilian immigrants in Argentina take part in a ceremony praying for blessings from the god of water.
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.