US sends warships to join Libya mission
2011-03-23 22:41:27
The US Navy on Wednesday dispatched three warships to the Mediterranean to join the military mission in Libya.
Britain's royal wedding to be on iTunes
2011-03-23 21:36:01
Prince William and Kate Middleton can go straight from Westminster Abbey to your personal playlist.
Japan radiation fear sparks S.Korea diaper rush
2011-03-23 19:05:40
The risk of radiation contamination from Japan's damaged nuclear power stations has sparked food bans across the globe and more surprisingly, a buying frenzy from South Korean mothers who fear their favourite Japanese-made diapers may suddenly become unavailable.
Loud explosions in Tripoli
2011-03-23 15:45:09
Loud explosions and intensive anti-aircraft fire were heard in Tripoli Tuesday, as the United States and France agreed on the role of NATO in the Western-led coalition's military actions in the North African country.
Small amounts of radiation detected in LA
2011-03-23 15:42:39
Small amounts of radioactive elements were detected in parts of Los Angeles, but posed no threat to public health.
US expert questions real intent of air strikes on Libya
2011-03-23 15:34:08
Despite US insistence that military actions against Libya will stick to protecting civilians as mandated by the United Nations, a US expert questioned the real intent behind the intense air strikes on the North African country.
Gaddafi vows to fight on
2011-03-23 09:12:51
Libyan leader Mouammar Gaddafi made his first public appearance in a week near Tripoli late Tuesday, vowing to fight on.
Afghan forces to control 7 areas
2011-03-23 09:07:00
President Hamid Karzai said on Tuesday that his security forces will soon take charge of securing seven areas around Afghanistan - the first step toward his goal of having Afghan police and soldiers protecting the entire nation by the end of 2014.
India says US-led international coalition out of line in Libya
2011-03-23 08:33:48
The US-led international coalition has no right to interfere in Libya's affairs, India said on Tuesday, stepping up its condemnation of the military strikes on Muammar Gadhafi's forces to establish a no-fly zone.
World learns from Dutch to keep head above water
2011-03-23 08:11:56
Dubai's Palm Island, New Orleans' upgraded dykes and Australia's water recycling plants all have one thing in common: They benefited from Dutch know-how gained in the country's age-old quest for dry feet.
US jet crashes in Libya, pilots safe
2011-03-23 07:04:31
Muammar Gadhafi's forces attacked two west Libyan towns on Tuesday after coalition forces bombarded Libya for a third straight night, and NATO tried to resolve a heated row over who should lead the Western air campaign.
Loud blasts, anti-aircraft fire heard in Tripoli
2011-03-23 04:50:08
Loud explosions and intensive anti-aircraft fire were heard Tuesday night in the Libyan capital of Tripoli, which has been bombed by Western forces in recent days, a Xinhua reporter said.