US military probes toxic chemical dump in Korea
2011-05-24 09:00:55
The US military in South Korea said Monday it had made "some progress" in its investigation into allegations that large amounts of the toxic defoliant Agent Orange were buried over 30 years ago at a US military base in the country.
Obama defends endorsement of 1967 borders
2011-05-24 07:59:35
US President Barack Obama defended his endorsement of Israel's 1967 boundaries as the basis for a future Palestine
Powerful tornadoes kill at least 31 in US Midwest
2011-05-23 15:27:06
Tornadoes tore through parts of the US Midwest on Sunday, killing at least 31 people.
IMF ex-chief's apartment new tourist spot
2011-05-23 16:41:06
The New York apartment building where former IMF leader Dominique Strauss-Kahn is under house arrest has become a new tourist hot spot.
'US must guard strength in deficit cuts'
2011-05-23 13:16:27
The US security and prosperity depend on making sure the armed forces get the necessary equipment, training and funding, said Robert Gates.
US, ROK conduct joint air drill
2011-05-23 14:32:54
South Korean and US air forces kicked off Monday a five-day joint exercise aimed at enhancing interoperability.
United Airlines launches Shanghai-Los Angeles flight
2011-05-22 15:39:30
United Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings Inc, launched its daily non-stop service between Shanghai and Los Angeles at Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport on Saturday.
NASA clears space shuttle damage, says gouge OK
2011-05-22 10:27:24
NASA says the gash in space shuttle Endeavour's belly poses no safety concern.
Strauss-Kahn under house arrest in New York
2011-05-22 07:21:45
Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn remained under house arrest and armed guard on Saturday.
Egypt says Obama speech will help Palestinians
2011-05-20 13:47:05
US President Barack Obama's backing of a key Palestinian demand on the borders of its future state will help win UN recognition of a Palestinian state, Egypt's UN ambassador said Thursday.
Obama, Netanyahu face tense meeting on Mideast
2011-05-20 13:23:10
US President Barack Obama's endorsement of a longstanding Palestinian demand on the borders of their future state sets the stage for what could be a tense meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday.
US judge orders back-wages for Thai workers
2011-05-20 09:02:58
An administrative law judge has ordered a Los Angeles-based farm labor contractor to pay more than $340,000 for failing to properly treat and pay Thai farmworkers in Hawaii
