DPRK urged to show sincere attitude toward dialogue
2011-02-01 14:27:29
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak said Tuesday that an inter-Korean summit is possible, if necessary, when the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) shows sincerity toward dialogue.
Japan volcano erupts with big blast of ash, rocks
2011-02-01 14:03:11
A revived volcano in southern Japan erupted Tuesday with its biggest explosion yet, shooting out a huge plume of gas, boulders and ash and breaking windows 5 miles (8 kilometers) away.
ROK's Lee hints at summit with DPRK
2011-02-01 13:29:45
The Republic of Korea's President Lee Myung-bak on Tuesday held out the possibility of a leader's summit with rival North Korea if planned inter-Korean dialogue goes well.
White House: US envoy to leave China post
2011-02-01 08:33:12
US ambassador to China Jon Huntsman, a Republican with potential presidential ambitions, has advised officials that he intends to leave the post during the first part of this year, the White House said Monday.
New Egyptian cabinet sworn in
2011-02-01 08:15:49
The new Egyptian cabinet led by Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq was sworn in Jan 31.
ROK rejects DPRK's call for talks
2011-02-01 08:09:38
The Republic of Korea (ROK) rejected a proposal by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Monday to bring forward military talks by 10 days.
Brain scan can tell if a smoker will quit
2011-02-01 06:55:28
US researchers have found a way to predict how successful a smoker will be at quitting by using an MRI scan to look for activity in a region of the brain.
Southern Sudan votes to secede
2011-01-31 09:17:13
Close to 99 percent of southern Sudanese chose to secede from the north in a landmark Jan 9-15 referendum.
Most US citizens see China friendly
2011-01-31 07:53:37
United States citizens have increasingly formed favorable impressions of China with the deepening of understanding between the two countries.
Kan: China growth positive for Japan
2011-01-31 06:55:00
Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan's statement points to a positive and strong change in future China-Japan relations.
Kan: China growth positive for Japan
2011-01-31 06:55:00
Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan's statement "welcoming" China overtaking his nation as the world's second-largest economy points to a positive and strong change in future China-Japan relations, according to analysts.
