Nancy Pelosi's visit to China

The American bipartisan delegation led by Speaker Nancy Pesoli is touring China to discuss the global climatic changes. Since the international concerns on environmental protection has gained worldwide attentions, the leaders are toiling around to fix this hazardous problem...

China welcomes UK Tibet decision

"China welcomes UK Tibet decision Zhu Weiqun speaks on Tibet A senior Chinese official has welcomed the UK's decision to recognise Beijing's direct rule over...

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Gilani okays IMF bailout package

"Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Gilani has given the green signal to finalise details of an economic bailout package with the International Monetary Fund and a six-member delegation will leave for Dubai next week to negotiate, official sources said here yesterday. Adviser on...

BCCI approves Pakistan tour itinerary

"Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) received a shot in the arm after India approved the itinerary and the security plan of its tour next year. A senior PCB official confirmed that India had approved the itinerary of and a three day practice game during the tour from January 4 to...

DOD suggests Marine didn't know what he was doing as it denied Medal of Honor...

Did he throw himself on the grenade or unknowingly cover it with his body before it exploded?  That is at the heart of the matter."SAN DIEGO, California (AP) -- A California congressional delegation asked President Bush on Friday to posthumously award the Medal of Honor...

Rangel pays IRS, says he is target of GOP 'guerrilla war'

"WASHINGTON (AP) -- Rep. Charles Rangel wrote six checks for about $10,800 in back taxes and then penned an open letter to New Yorkers on Friday, saying he has done nothing dishonorable and is the target of a GOP "guerrilla war." ...

World Court begins Georgia-Russia case

The latest battle between Georgia and Russia will be fought in a courtroom. A case has begun at the World Court in the Hague in the Netherlands to rule on who should control South Ossetia. Any ruling the court makes, however, would not be binding on Russia."Georgia accused...

Bloggers play key role at Denver convention

"DENVER, Colorado (AP) -- The age of mom-and-pop pundit shops has arrived at the Democratic convention. ...

Olympians talk about the opening ceremony

"John Dane III (sailing):“Right when we got in the tunnel, we began the chant of “USA, USA” and there was an amazing energy and excitement. It helped me appreciate what each of those athletes had sacrificed to reach that moment. When the chant started we all quit...