Saleh arrives in US for medical treatment
2012-01-29 15:56:22
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh arrived in the United States Saturday for medical treatment, US State Department spokesman Noel Clay said.
New models needed for all: Zhu Min
2012-01-26 09:46:45
As the world is undergoing profound changes, to find new development models is a common task for both developed and developing countries, said Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund.
Gingrich turns race upside down
2012-01-22 15:38:30
Newt Gingrich didn't just beat Mitt Romney in Saturday's South Carolina primary, the former House speaker kicked away one of the main pillars of his rival's election campaign.
World's top 10 S&T achievements in 2011
2012-01-17 22:32:55
Following are the world's top 10 science and technology achievements in 2011 unveiled Tuesday, as chosen by academicians with the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering:
Michelle talks of chats with Obama
2012-01-12 07:09:50
US First Lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday said she talks candidly with her husband on key political issues, following the publication of a book that claimed she had clashed with top White House aides.
Jay-Z releases new song for daughter
2012-01-10 09:33:09
Rapper Jay-Z released a new song on Monday celebrating the birth of his baby daughter with Beyonce.
Romney wins Iowa caucus
2012-01-04 22:45:41
Romney edged out Rick Santorum, a conservative former Pennsylvania senator, by only eight votes in Iowa's caucuses, the first presidential nominating contest of 2012.
Argentina's president has thyroid cancer
2011-12-29 10:08:48
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez, who will have cancer surgery next week, called for moderation from unions and big business on Wednesday in her first appearance since her illness was made public.
World's shortest living woman
2011-12-17 16:25:39
A high school student in central India was recognized as the world's shortest woman by Guinness World Records on Friday as she turned 18 and said she hopes to earn a degree and make it in Bollywood.
Carter recalls his fascination with China
2011-12-15 07:17:57
"So it's been a long process in my life, involving China and my love for the Chinese people," former US president Jimmy Carter said.
Brazil's Lula beating cancer
2011-12-13 09:40:10
Doctors in charge of throat cancer treatment for former Brazilian President LuizInacio Lula da Silva said the tumor in his larynx had shrunk by 75 percent in size.
NJ Nets owner challenges Putin
2011-12-13 09:24:38
After a week of surprising challenges, Putin faces a new one: the billionaire owner of the New Jersey Nets says he will run against him in March's presidential election.