57 al-Qaida militants escape prison in S.Yemen
2011-06-23 09:46:50
Dozens of al-Qaida militants battled their way out of prison Wednesday in the latest sign that Yemen's political upheaval has emboldened them to challenge authorities in the country's nearly lawless south, security officials said.
NTC 'important dialogue partner'
2011-06-23 08:11:13
China regards Libya's opposition National Transitional Council (NTC) as "an important dialogue partner".
Former Dior designer on trial for anti-semitic slurs
2011-06-22 22:59:06
Former Dior designer John Galliano, dressed in black, went on trial Wednesday, charged with hurling anti-Semitic slurs in a Paris cafe.
CNES, Snecma sign contract over Ariane 6
2011-06-22 22:47:43
French Space Agency (CNES) and engine maker Snecma signed a contract worth 7.6 million euros ($10.9 million).
Beijing welcomes UN chief's re-election
2011-06-23 07:54:04
China extended congratulations to Ban upon his election to serve a second five-year term as secretary-general of the United Nations.
Vietnam, China hold joint naval patrol
2011-06-22 09:27:12
Vietnam and China have concluded two days of joint naval patrols, including a port call in China.
All sides in Libya 'must be engaged'
2011-06-22 07:00:29
China is ready to seek direct engagement with all sides in Libya, including the powerful opposition, to help resolve the crisis.
Ex-China envoy enters White House race
2011-06-22 10:14:07
Former US ambassador to China Jon Huntsman on Tuesday entered the race to unseat his ex-boss, President Barack Obama.
General Assembly appoints Ban as UN chief for 2nd term
2011-06-22 06:42:23
The UN General Assembly on Tuesday appointed Ban Ki-moon as the UN secretary-general for a second five-year term starting January 1, 2012.
Syrian president blames crisis on 'saboteurs'
2011-06-20 20:58:41
Syria's embattled president said Monday his regime would consider political reforms, including ending his Baath Party's monopoly on power, but gave no sign he might step down, a key demand of nationwide protests.
US provides $10m in food aid to Yemen
2011-06-20 17:14:42
The United States announced the arrival of $10-million worth of food aid in Yemen on Sunday, its embassy in Sanaa said in a statement later the day.
Iraq bomb hits French convoy, 7 injured
2011-06-20 16:46:52
A French embassy convoy in Iraq was hit by a roadside bomb in Baghdad on Monday.