Governors from US to reciprocate with visit
2011-08-18 07:03:59
A delegation of United States governors will visit China in October to attend a dialogue with their Chinese counterparts as part of the two nations' efforts to promote ties at the local government level.
Trust still seen as issue in China-US relations
2011-08-18 07:03:59
More than a third of the people surveyed in a China Daily poll said relations between China and the US are very volatile while more than half of them believe the biggest hurdle is a lack of mutual trust.
US steps up terror awareness ahead of 9/11 anniversary
2011-08-18 06:55:49
US Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Janet Napolitano on Wednesday announced new steps to guard against terror attacks ahead of the 9/11 anniversary next month.
Obama: 'lone wolf ' biggest threat
2011-08-17 15:52:02
A decade after the 9/11 attacks, a "lone wolf terrorist" like the shooter in Norway now presents a bigger risk to the United States than a large-scale operation, President Barack Obama said on Tuesday.
Eight Turkish soldiers killed in blast
2011-08-17 16:52:39
Eight Turkish soldiers were killed in a suspected bomb explosion in Turkey's southeastern Hakkari province on Wednesday
Muslim world pledges support to Somalia
2011-08-18 09:35:19
Muslim nations pledged to contribute $350 million to support famine- hit Somalia, where some 3.2 million people are on the brink of starvation.
Libyan rebels advance in west front
2011-08-18 09:18:43
Libyan rebels have captured Sabratha, a town about 80 km west of the capital Tripoli, in the west front, a rebel spokesman said Wednesday.
Libya rebels expect victory soon
2011-08-18 08:17:01
Libya's rebels were bolstered by fresh battlefield advances, as leaders claimed the war had entered a decisive phase and could end within weeks.
Rebels advance on Gadhafi
2011-08-17 08:40:55
Forces loyal to Muammar Gadhafi fired a Scud missile for the first time in the country's civil war, a US defense official said.
South Africa to deliver supplies to Somalia
2011-08-16 11:13:55
South Africa will use a military aircraft to deliver 18 tons of supplies to famine victims in Somalia this week, aid group Gift of the Givers said on Monday.
Mubarak in court again in would-be lengthy trial
2011-08-16 11:08:16
Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak appeared in court on Monday for the second time with his two sons on charges of murder and corruption.
US taking 'smart power' approach to Libya, Syria
2011-08-17 09:54:45
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Tuesday that the country is taking a "smart power" approach to dealing with Libya and Syria.