Hotline restored; talks proposed by DPRK
2011-01-13 07:53:51
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) restored the Red Cross hotline at their joint truce village on Wednesday and talks on bilateral economic cooperation were formally proposed by the DPRK.
Hotline restored; talks proposed by Pyongyang
2011-01-13 07:53:51
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea restored the Red Cross hotline at their joint truce village on Wednesday and talks on bilateral economic cooperation were formally proposed by the DPRK.
3,500 Australians flee Queensland to escape flood
2011-01-12 14:08:37
The death toll from the Australian Queensland floods disaster has risen to 12 and more than 3500 people have been forced to take shelter in 57 evacuation centers across the state.
Floods hit Brisbane, Australia's 3rd-largest city
2011-01-12 07:12:39
Flood in Brisane sparked panic buying of food and left authorities despairing for more than 90 people missing.
Iran says Istanbul talks to be held late January
2011-01-11 16:26:17
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said Tuesday that the Istanbul talks between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany (G5+1) will be held on January 21-22.
US-Russia civil nuclear deal comes into effect
2011-01-11 14:48:28
An agreement allowing US companies to export nuclear technology to Russia is to take effect Tuesday after the US ambassador and a deputy Russian foreign minister exchange diplomatic notes.
Earliest known winery found in Armenian cave
2011-01-11 14:38:54
The earliest known winery has been uncovered in a cave in the mountains of Armenia.
US, French presidents show solidarity and friendship
2011-01-11 09:16:31
With bilateral ties between their states marked by ups and downs, US President Barack Obama and his French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy on Monday tried to show their tender sides of solidarity and friendship.
UN urges maximum restraint in Cote d'Ivoire
2011-01-11 09:03:49
The UN Security Council Monday urged all Ivorians to exercise maximum restraint and refrain from violence amidst a political impasse and recent bouts of violence in Cote d'Ivoire.
UNDP: New South nations to bring change
2011-01-11 07:38:01
The New South countries will play an important role in dealing with global problems, which the old North-South aid model can no longer solve, such as climate change, said a UN official, defining the New South as developing nations.
Suspect in Arizona shootings appears in court
2011-01-11 06:46:47
A troubled 22-year-old college dropout made his first court appearance on Monday on five federal charges, including the attempted assassination of US Representative Gabrielle Giffords.
29 feared murdered in southern Mexican port
2011-01-10 11:35:37
Twenty-nine people were probably executed by drug gangs in the southern Mexican port city of Acapulco in less than two days.