Two tremors jolt San Francisco Bay Area

2011-10-21 14:33:56

Two earthquakes created large jolts in San Francisco Bay Area Thursday afternoon and night after millions of Californians ducked for cover in an earthquake drill earlier in the day.

Wen calls for deepened China-ASEAN co-op

2011-10-21 13:46:02

Premier Wen Jiabao on Friday called for a deepened regional cooperation between China and member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, in the wake of global financial crisis.

S Korea's farm, food imports surge over 5 yrs

2011-10-21 11:36:15

South Korea's imports of food and agricultural products from the United States surged over the past five years, data showed Friday.

Japan PM to ease arms export ban

2011-10-21 09:54:19

Japanese Prime Minister is set to give Barack Obama a pledge in Nov that Japan will join rule-making talks on a US-led free trade initiative and ease its self-imposed ban on arms exports.

Philippines must hand boats back to China, says FM

2011-10-21 09:55:44

China on Thursday demanded the Philippines return Chinese boats promptly and unconditionally after a Philippine warship confronted a Chinese fishing boat.

Hillary, Pakistani PM agree to reduce tension

2011-10-21 08:58:21

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met Pakistani Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani Thursday night and agreed to reduce tension caused by threats by several top US military leaders of unilateral action in Pakistan, officials said.

Vietnam, Russia to boost investment

2011-10-21 08:41:18

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and Moscow Businessmen's Association (MBA) held on Thursday the Vietnam-Russia Business Forum to boost bilateral cooperation and investment.

India, France agree to enhance cooperation

2011-10-21 08:34:33

India and France Thursday agreed to deepen cooperation in combating piracy and terrorism, reported local media.

China demands return of boats from the Philippines

2011-10-20 19:10:27

China on Thursday demanded the Philippines return small Chinese boats promptly and unconditionally after a Philippine military vessel confronted a Chinese fishing vessel.

Clinton seeks 'reality check' on Afghan visit

2011-10-20 16:17:38

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Thursday she was looking for a "reality check" on her visit to Afghanistan, but said she had seen progress, and remained hopeful about the prospects for a peaceful and stable future.

Thai govt to discuss more on flood prevention

2011-10-20 16:13:22

Security-related agencies at the Thai Government House called on an urgent discussion about flood prevention plan for the compound Thursday morning as flooding possibility emerged.

Pumping of oil resumes from stricken ship off NZ

2011-10-20 14:02:28

The recovery of fuel oil from a stricken container ship grounded off New Zealand resumed on Thursday as salvage teams worked to minimise the damage in the country's worst environmental disaster in decades.