Israeli defense minister to set up new party
2011-01-18 15:06:47
Israel's Defense Minister and Labor Party Chairman Ehud Barak announced Monday morning that he decided to quit his lifelong political connection with the Labor Party, to create a new faction, the "Independence Party."
Apple's Jobs takes 3rd medical leave, stock slumps
2011-01-18 07:33:35
Apple Inc Chief Executive Steve Jobs is taking medical leave for the third time since 2004, sending its shares tumbling more than 8 percent as the surprise revived concerns over the long-term future of the iPhone- and iPad-maker.
China, US sign $600 m deals ahead of Hu's visit
2011-01-18 06:50:06
Chinese and US businesses Monday signed six agreements worth of $600 million in Texas, one day ahead of Chinese President Hu Jintao's state visit to the United States.
PM names unity gov't to quell Tunisia unrest
2011-01-18 06:30:57
Tunisia's prime minister appointed opposition figures to a new unity government on Monday in the hope of restoring stability. Embassy keeping eye on situation
Rains, landslides ravage Brazil
2011-01-17 13:45:26
Brazil rains and floods have killed at least 611 people as forecasts of more storms and fears of disease outbreaks overshadowed rescue operations.
Tunisia plans unity government
2011-01-17 07:21:30
Tunisian politicians were holding talks on January 16 to try to form a unity government to help maintain a fragile calm two days after President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali was ousted by violent protests.
Tunisia to announce unity gov't today
2011-01-17 07:02:57
Major gunbattles erupted outside the palace of Tunisia's deposed president, in the center of the capital, in front of the main opposition party headquarters and elsewhere.
Tunisia to announce unity gov't today
2011-01-17 07:02:57
Major gunbattles erupted outside the palace of Tunisia's deposed president, in the center of the capital, in front of the main opposition party headquarters and elsewhere.
Diplomats visit iran's nuclear enrichment site
2011-01-17 06:40:46
Iran showed its Natanz uranium enrichment plant to a group of United Nations nuclear watchdog ambassadors as a sign of transparency about its nuclear activities.
Brazil rains kill more than 600, epidemic feared
2011-01-17 06:19:43
Rains that devastated a mountainous region north of Rio de Janeiro have killed at least 626 people, Brazil's Civil Defense agency said on Sunday, as fears of more storms and disease outbreaks overshadowed rescue operations.
Teresa Scanlan of Nebraska crowned Miss America
2011-01-16 13:33:02
Nebraska's 17-year-old Teresa Scanlan was named Miss America on Saturday becoming the youngest winner ever in the pageant's history after a night of being judged for poise, talent, fitness and knowledge.
Elephant crushes trainer
2011-01-16 08:04:32
An 8,000-pound elephant at a Tennessee zoo backed a trainer into a wall and crushed her to death, and the zoo said on Saturday it had temporarily closed its elephant exhibit.