ROK deploys missile that can hit Pyongyang: source
2011-06-17 18:11:24
The Republic of Korea (ROK) deployed an advanced tactical missile system capable of hitting Pyongyang, a government source said on Friday
UN council recommends 2nd term for Ban Ki-moon
2011-06-18 07:27:55
The UN Security Council on Friday "adopted by acclamation" a resolution to nominate incumbent UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for a second five-year term, the Council president told reporters here.
Explosion in central Israel kills three
2011-06-17 09:36:57
At least three people were killed late Thursday night by an explosion in the central Israeli city of Netanya, local source told Xinhua.
Libyan rebels dismiss election
2011-06-17 09:36:46
Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi agreed to hold internationally-supervised elections, his son said, which was dismissed by rebels Thursday.
Mubarak-linked businessman detained
2011-06-17 09:35:58
Fugitive businessman Hussein Salem, an accomplice in the corruption case of former Egyptian President, was arrested.
Zawahri appointed al Qaeda leader
2011-06-16 15:37:58
Osama bin Laden's long-time lieutenant, Ayman al-Zawahri, is now the leader of al Qaeda, Al Arabiya television reported on Thursday.
Chile volcano ash spurs travel chaos in Argentina
2011-06-17 09:21:34
Some towns in Argentina's Patagonia remain blanketed in volcanic ash. Airline activity is getting back to normal after days of chaos caused by a towering ash cloud, but Andean towns are covered in a thick, ashed blanket that is disrupting water and power supplies.
Libya mission to cost $1.1b by Sept 30
2011-06-16 09:21:46
The cost of US military operations in Libya was $716 million as of June 3 and is projected to reach $1.1 bn by September 30, 2011.
Iran launches homemade satellite into orbit
2011-06-16 04:01:34
Iran launched a satellite into earth orbit Wednesday, in a feat that is likely to raise concerns among those who fear Iran's intentions.
Iran to launch 'cyber command'
2011-06-16 00:33:39
Deputy head of Iran's Armed Forces Joint Chiefs of Staff Brigadier General announced Iran plans to establish its first cyber command.
Total lunar eclipse turns the moon red
2011-06-16 07:13:21
Total lunar eclipse is seen all over the world.
Cucumber crunch time
2011-06-15 07:49:03
Two contestants eat as many cucumbers as they can in five minutes in front of the Brandenburg gate in Berlin on Tuesday.