US to launch three-track strategy in Afghanistan
2011-02-19 08:41:57
Hillary Clinton laid out a three-track approach to the Afghan conflict this afternoon while announcing the appointment of a new envoy for the region.
M&A plan worries US experts
2011-02-18 10:51:11
US experts are firing back against China's new rules for national-security reviews of foreign M&A, while China says the rules will increase transparency.
US envoy to decide on White House run soon
2011-02-18 09:20:19
Jon Huntsman, the departing US ambassador to China, will likely decide on a possible bid for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination "in the next couple of weeks," his brother, head of chemicals maker Huntsman Corp, said on Thursday.
Clinton expresses 'deep concern' about Bahrain
2011-02-18 08:12:31
US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Thursday expressed "deep concern" about deadly clashes in Bahrain and called for restraint as the Gulf kingdom is grappling with anti-government protests.
Apple Inc admits fault in scandal
2011-02-18 07:13:47
While Apple is enjoying hot worldwide sales of its fashion electronics, its health and environmental responsibilities have come under fire in China.
US House denies funding for second F-35 engine
2011-02-17 09:19:33
US House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to kill the extra engine for the F-35 joint strike fighter (JSF), a move that the Pentagon hailed as a step toward the right direction.
US urges Bahrain to respect citizen rights
2011-02-17 08:52:09
The White House spokesman Jay Carney on Wednesday urged Bahrain to respect the universal rights of its citizens and refrain from violence.
US sees Iran's leaders split on nukes
2011-02-17 08:23:01
American officials say that US intelligence agencies believe Iranian leaders are split over whether to use its nuclear program to develop atomic weapons.
Somali pirate to be sentenced in US case
2011-02-16 16:31:39
Abdiwali Abdiqadir Muse has admitted he's a modern-day pirate. The US government says he also had a sadistic streak.
US must focus on soft power: Senator
2011-02-16 10:39:08
The US should step up its public diplomacy as it lags behind China in building up its national soft power, said a Senate report released on Tuesday.
D.Boerse unveils NYSE deal, faces bumpy road
2011-02-16 10:33:20
Deutsche Boerse faces a long, hard struggle to get approvals from a host of regulators for its $10.2-billion takeover of NYSE Euronext to form the world's largest exchange operator.
US military budget near record level
2011-02-16 08:05:42
Analysts warned that instability may increase in the Asia-Pacific region if the US Congress approves the nation's increased defense budget.
