Flying over dunes in Mozambique
2011-07-15 09:31:23
Paragliding pilot Gavin McClurg, 39 years old, takes to the skies above a dune in that had never been flown before, captured by another paraglider, photographer Jody MacDonald, flying above, in Bazaruto, Mozambique.
Cuba, Russia seek to boost business ties
2011-07-14 13:32:21
Business representatives from both Cuba and Russia signed an action plan on Wednesday to strengthen bilateral economic and trade cooperation.
Exchange helps job creation
2011-07-15 09:25:01
Gregoire said governors are committed to promoting a "meaningful exchange" that will create opportunities for both China and their own states.
85 killed, Congo pulls airline's license
2011-07-15 09:06:37
Congo's ministry of transport has canceled the license of the country's largest airline after a crash last week killed 85 people.
South Sudan heads for UN membership
2011-07-14 09:58:29
The UN Security Council unanimously recommended the General Assembly approve five-day old South Sudan become a member of the United Nations.
Libya rebels retake western village
2011-07-14 08:27:01
Rebel fighters said they had retaken the village of Al-Qawalish in western Libya from forces loyal to Muammar Gadhafi on Wednesday.
Hillary Clinton says Gaddafi's days numbered
2011-07-14 09:40:25
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton chanted dirges again on Wednesday for Muammar Gaddafi, saying days for the Libyan leader "are numbered."
France extends Libya mission
2011-07-13 15:19:34
Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to extend funding for France's military intervention in Libya.
3 Mumbai bombings minutes apart kill 21
2011-07-14 06:42:34
Three coordinated bombings tore through the heart of Mumbai during rush hour on Wednesday, killing 21 people in the worst terror attack in the country since the 2008 Mumbai siege.
Astronauts on last spacewalk of shuttle era
2011-07-13 06:27:05
Astronauts making the last spacewalk of NASA's space shuttle era on Tuesday retrieved a broken pump from the International Space Station and installed a fill-er-up experiment for a robot.
Political solution in Libya taking shape
2011-07-13 07:39:58
Senior French officials said that political solution on Libya crisis is taking shape, and emissaries from Gadhafi said he is "prepared to leave".
Assad missed opportunity to reform
2011-07-13 09:41:27
In a bid to step up pressure on Syria, Obama criticized Syrian President for missing the opportunity to bring about reform in the country.