Great Full Moon festival celebrated in Seoul
2011-02-16 21:25:34
Participants whirl cans filled with burning wood chips during a celebration ahead of "Jeongwol Daeboreum", or Great Full Moon, at a park in Seoul Feb 16, 2011. The traditional Korean holiday celebrates the first full moon of the lunar calendar.
Coca-Cola says secret of its recipe still intact
2011-02-16 14:55:17
Coca-Cola Co said that its flagship cola recipe is still secret after nearly 125 years, denying a story by a public radio show that it has uncovered the formula.
US probes whether Venezuela sent gasoline to Iran
2011-02-16 10:57:00
The United States is investigating whether Venezuela has sent gasoline to Iran despite US sanctions on such activity.
D.Boerse unveils NYSE deal, faces bumpy road
2011-02-16 10:33:20
D. Boerse faces a struggle to get approvals from a host of regulators for its takeover of NYSE Euronext to form the world's largest exchange operator.
WTO urges Japan to reform, free trade
2011-02-16 09:45:30
Japan must liberalise its foreign trade as part of wide-ranging structural reforms to restore competitiveness and boost growth.
Egypt's military rulers hope swift transition will restore stability
2011-02-16 07:56:33
Egypt's military rulers are expected on Tuesday to step up efforts to restore stability.
Iran blames West for provoking unrest
2011-02-16 07:36:16
Iranian officials blamed the West Tuesday for provoking unrest inside the country.
Egypt to finish constitution amendments in 10 days
2011-02-15 21:16:44
The Egyptian Supreme Council of the Armed Forces on Tuesday set a period of 10 days for the constitutional amendment committee to finish its task.
Japan's youths make lives out from realities, some by DIY
2011-02-15 19:44:29
The fracturing of the post-World War Ⅱ system that propelled Japan's economy to the No.2 global spot -- a status now lost to China -- has pushed many youths to seek security by trying to cling to what remains. But for others, the uncertainty itself is giving birth to a do-it-yourself mindset that could generate welcome dynamism. Picture taken November 27, 2010
US halts use of long-life landmines
2011-02-15 17:54:19
The US military has stopped using a type of landmine often condemned as a long-term threat to civilians.
Pakistan says 761 Pakistanis imprisoned in India
2011-02-15 17:18:48
At least 761 imprisoned Pakistanis, among them 18 defense personnel, are spending their days in Indian jails.
ROK, US to hold annual military drills
2011-02-15 13:57:18
South Korean and US forces will stage annual military exercises starting later this month in the allies' latest show of force.