More armed group in Myanmar signs peace agreement

2011-11-05 13:39:45

One more Kayin ethnic armed group, the Kaloh Htoo Baw armed group, has signed an initial peace agreement with the peace-making group of the Kayin state government to pave way for talks with the central government.

US veteran injured in Oakland clashes with police

2011-11-05 12:30:09

A former US Army Ranger and Occupy Oakland protester was in intensive care on Friday after a veterans' group said he was beaten by police during clashes with anti-Wall Street demonstrators this week.

MF Global CEO resigns, declines severance package

2011-11-04 22:11:03

Jon Corzine stepped down Friday from running MF Global after the securities firm collapsed under the weight of his risky wagers on European debt.

Mars crew 'lands' after 520 days in isolation

2011-11-04 20:23:16

The crew of a long-duration isolation study emerged bleary-eyed to a flood of daylight and applause after 520 days locked away in windowless cells to simulate the length of a journey to Mars.

3 DPRK sailors dead after ship sinks

2011-11-04 20:06:46

The body of a missing DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) sailor was found Friday, bringing the death toll from the October 28 sinking of a cargo ship off the coast of China to three.

Google visits Indian-controlled Kashmir

2011-11-04 17:45:58

An eight-member team from search engine giant-Google Thursday interacted with young entrepreneurs, information technology aspirants and students of Indian-controlled Kashmir.

S Korea, US to hold drill against DPRK

2011-11-04 17:04:23

South Korea and the United States will hold a joint military drill next week to improve the allies' deterrence strategies against the DPRK.

Thai flood death toll rises to 442

2011-11-04 15:19:23

A total of 442 people were confirmed dead and two people were missing in the floods that have inundated the upper part of the country for almost three months.

China contributes more to world economic growth: Hu

2011-11-04 14:04:56

Chinese President Hu Jintao said Thursday that his country is making more contributions to world economic growth as its economy has made strides in the past decade.

Fresh violence kills dozens in Syria

2011-11-04 10:17:44

Different accounts on deaths emerged Thursday from Syria's central province of Homs, one of the country's most volatile areas.

China's official suggests promote Sino-German ties

2011-11-04 09:50:29

Visiting China's top political advisor Jia Qinglin expounded China's concept on future development and made several proposals on furthering its ties with Germany on Thursday.