Black Lives Matter holds 'Black Xmas' protests in Minnesota, California
2015-12-24 16:05:27
Black Lives Matter held demonstrations in Minnesota and California on Wednesday to protest police killings of unarmed blacks, dubbing the day "Black Xmas" to show it could affect the economy on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
China slams US double standards on terrorism
2015-12-24 07:11:21
China rejects US criticism against its draft law on terrorism and urges Washington to refrain from applying "double standards" in fighting terrorism.
SpaceX booster makes safe return to Earth
2015-12-23 07:56:12
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Florida on Monday with a payload of communications satellites.
NASA cancels launch of next Mars probe due to instrument leak
2015-12-23 10:13:43
A US science satellite slated to launch to Mars in March has been grounded due to a leak in a key research instrument, NASA said on Tuesday, creating uncertainty about the future of a widely anticipated effort to study the interior of the planet.
SpaceX booster makes safe return to Earth
2015-12-23 08:12:53
The reusable main-stage booster then turned around, flew back to Cape Canaveral and landed safely near its launchpad in a dramatic spaceflight first.
SpaceX Falcon rocket blasts off and returns to safe landing
2015-12-22 11:31:51
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Florida on Monday with a payload of communications satellites before the reusable main-stage booster turned around, soared back to Cape Canaveral and landed safely near its launch pad in a dramatic spaceflight first.
Obama criticizes media's saturated coverage of IS threat
2015-12-22 09:52:41
US President Barack Obama criticized the US media's saturated coverage of recent terror attacks by Islamic State (IS) for whipping up the public's fear about the group's threat.
Raul Castro says no progress made on key issues in Cuba-US ties
2015-12-19 15:42:31
Cuba and the United States have made no progress in the past year on key issues that would improve bilateral relations, Cuban President Raul Castro said on Friday.
Immense organ set to thunder back
2015-12-19 08:11:37
It's described as the largest musical instrument in the world, yet an audience can barely see it.
World's refugees and displaced exceed record 60 million
2015-12-18 14:37:31
The number of people forcibly displaced worldwide is likely to have "far surpassed" a record 60 million this year, mainly driven by the Syrian war and other protracted conflicts, the United Nations said.
No specific, credible terror threats against US: Obama
2015-12-18 10:26:16
US President Barack Obama on Thursday reassured Americans that there are no specific and credible terror threats against the United States during holidays.
UNSC adopts resolution to cut off IS funding
2015-12-18 10:30:28
The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution to cut off funds for the Islamic State the extremist group, in a firmer move to fight terrorism.