Romney wins Nevada Republican caucuses
2012-02-05 11:27:23
Republican front-runner Mitt Romney cruised to an easy victory in Nevada on Saturday, crushing his three remaining rivals.
US police evict 'Occupy DC' protesters
2012-02-05 11:20:27
US Park Police on Saturday cleared "Occupy DC" protesters from their encampment blocks from the White House, arresting at least six people.
Fidel Castro presents 2 volumes of memoir
2012-02-05 10:44:11
Former Cuban President Fidel Castro presented two volumes of his memoir "Guerrilla Man of Time," which related his experience from childhood to the end of December 1958.
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.