Police descend on Baltimore to enforce curfew after riots

2015-04-29 10:41:05

More than 3,000 police officers took up posts in front of businesses and hospitals in Baltimore a day after the worst rioting in the US in years.

US Senate rejects bid to toughen Iran nuclear review bill

2015-04-29 10:32:49

The US Senate rejected an effort on Tuesday to require any nuclear agreement with Iran to be considered an international treaty.

Obama says no excuse for Baltimore violence

2015-04-29 08:25:25

US President Barack Obama said on Tuesday there was no excuse for that kind of violence that occurred in Baltimore in the past days.

Baltimore erupts in riots after funeral of black man who die

2015-04-28 23:59:00

Baltimore erupted in violence on Monday as hundreds of rioters looted stores, burned buildings and at least 15 police officers were injured following the funeral of a 25-year-old black man who died after suffering a spinal injury in police custody.

Commentary: New US-Japan defense guidelines inject instability in East Asia

2015-04-29 00:11:46

By unveiling the new US-Japan defense guidelines, Washington has simply signed a Faustian pact with a Tokyo that has a knack of alienating its neighbors and creating instability in East Asia.

Activist fights Harvard on Asian Americans' admissions

2015-04-28 15:42:06

The man behind the lawsuit against Harvard University's admission of Asian Americans spoke in Houston about his effort in abolishing race as a college admissions criterion.

Marathon victim's memory honored through photos

2015-04-28 15:33:42

Wuyin means infinity in Chinese, and that is what those honoring Boston Marathon victim Lyu Lingzi wanted to convey when they organized a photography exhibition in her memory.

Japan, China may compete for California rail project

2015-04-28 15:30:42

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to promote his country's high-speed train industry when he visits California and the US this week, setting up a competition with manufacturers in China and other countries.

Chinese travelers spending less: Survey

2015-04-28 15:17:05

Chinese outbound travelers are spending less on their trips due to slower income growth, and the popularity the United States as their "dream destination" has declined, accordingto survey by a unit of the Financial Times.

Kerry says Iran, world powers closer than ever to historic nuclear deal

2015-04-28 11:06:52

The United States and five other major powers are closer than ever to a deal with Iran that would end a 12-year-old standoff over Tehran's nuclear program, though more tough negotiations lie ahead, US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Monday.

Chinese firms need global vision: dean

2015-04-28 11:03:39

Chinese companies have to adopt a global perspective for their evolving role in international markets, the dean of the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business told China Daily on Monday.

Riot, looting prompt state of emergency, curfew in Baltimore

2015-04-28 09:52:25

The governor declared a state of emergency and called in the National Guard to restore order after rioters plunged part of Baltimore into chaos Monday.