UN launches new agency to empower women
2011-02-25 11:46:52
In a packed General Assembly hall, the public repeatedly chanted "Women's rights are human rights" to officially launch UN Women, the newest UN organ fabricated to advocate gender equality and the empowerment of women.
Japan's populatoin in slowest growth since 1920
2011-02-25 11:35:40
Japan's population has seen the slowest growth since 1920, standing at 128,056,026 as of October 1, 2010, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said Friday.
Japan's populatoin in slowest growth since 1920
2011-02-25 11:35:40
Japan's population has seen the slowest growth since 1920, standing at 128,056,026 as of October 1, 2010.
Fighting flares as rebels seize towns near Tripoli
2011-02-25 07:56:49
Forces loyal to Muammar Gadhafi launched a counter-attack on Thursday as rebels threatened the Libyan leader's grip on power.
Glamorous cigar festival lights up Cuba
2011-02-25 07:56:49
Distributor says strong demand in China fuels growth in Asia.
New Zealand quake toll rises to 113
2011-02-25 07:34:31
Rescuers toiled for a fourth day among the ruins of New Zealand's quake-ravaged city of Christchurch on Friday.
Shuttle Discovery lifts off for last space flight
2011-02-25 06:23:22
Space shuttle Discovery blasted off for the last time on Thursday, carrying six astronauts and a load of supplies, spare parts and a robot for the International Space Station.
Google asks Swiss court to lift Street View curbs
2011-02-24 19:38:48
Google Inc. asked a Swiss court Thursday to lift curbs on its Street View service that have prevented the Internet search giant from updating the popular ground-level pictures in Switzerland for more than a year.
NZ quake deaths at 98, expected to hit 200
2011-02-24 13:27:36
New Zealand police confirmed that 98 people are now known to have died in Christchurch on Tuesday while 226 people remain missing.
NZ earthquake toll at 76 dead, 238 missing
2011-02-24 09:45:13
Rescuers broadened their search of collapsed buildings in New Zealand's quake-shattered city of Christchurch on Thursday.
Protesters stay defiant after Gadhafi's speech
2011-02-24 07:38:51
Heavy gunfire broke out in Libya's capital on Wednesday as forces loyal to Muammar Gadhafi opened fire in the streets.
US readying full range of options on Libya
2011-02-24 06:52:17
US President Barack Obama on Wednesday said the violent crackdown in Libya violated international norms.