India court rejects bail pleas in telecoms trial
2011-04-20 16:19:20
A court on Wednesday rejected bail applications of five business executives involved in one of India's biggest corruption scandals.
Libya vows to fight foreign ground troops
2011-04-20 14:39:00
Libya Tuesday pledged to fight any foreign ground troops landing on its soil.
Man charged with sex assault at US airport
2011-04-20 14:28:11
A man suspected of raping a 22-year-old woman at Denver International Airport was charged Tuesday with one count of sexual assault.
DPRK detains 2 Japanese in drug probe
2011-04-20 14:27:35
DPRK has detained two Japanese men on a visit to an industrial zone in the country, likely on suspicion of drug trafficking.
Jackson estate settles lawsuit over Heal the World
2011-04-20 13:16:49
Michael Jackson's estate reached a settlement Tuesday that ended its lengthy fight with a nonprofit that claimed it was the successor to the singer's Heal the World charity.
NASA sets date for shuttle Endeavour's final voyage
2011-04-20 12:54:44
The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Tuesday set April 29 as the launch date for Endeavour's final voyage.
Spending cuts plan vital for US prosperity: Obama
2011-04-20 10:38:17
The White House long-term spending reduction plan released last week could help reduce the deficit and secure economic prosperity for the country.
Mubarak responsible for killing protesters
2011-04-20 10:31:47
Egypt's fact-finding committee's report held Mubarak ultimately responsible for killing the protestors during January 25 uprising.
Libya govt says to fight any foreign troops
2011-04-20 08:03:05
The Libyan government on Tuesday firmly rebuffed a proposal by the European Union (EU), saying it would fight any foreign troops that landed on its soil.
US porn company is amassing 1-800 numbers
2011-04-20 07:21:02
A little-known Philadelphia company called has quietly gained control over nearly a quarter of all the 1-800 numbers in the US and Canada.
Kindergartner brings gun to Texas school, 3 hurt
2011-04-20 07:20:41
A kindergartener who brought a loaded gun Tuesday to his Houston elementary school was among three students injured.
Raul Castro elected CCP chief
2011-04-20 07:08:49
Cuban President Raul Castro on Tuesday was elected chief of the ruling Cuban Communist Party (CCP).