It may be weeks or even months before U.S. President Barack Obama announces his first appointment to the United States Supreme Court. But, he is already getting a lot of advice from members of Congress about a possible replacement for retiring Justic...
U.S. health officials are expressing cautious optimism the virus causing swine flu A-H1N1 may not be as virulent as initially feared, but they say aggressive steps to combat the infectious disease are still warranted. 美国卫生官员说，甲型1H...
The World Health Organization says flu viruses are unpredictable and constantly changing. It says countries must not let down their guard, but must remain vigilant in monitoring the evolution of the Influenza A, H1N1 virus, which is being called Swin...
The Asian Development Bank says Asia needs to balance its growth to prevent damage from future crises like the global economic slow-down. The bank has pledged to increase funds to strengthen growth. 亚洲开发银行表示，亚洲需要平衡发展经...
The top U.S. military officer says he is comfortable that Pakistan's nuclear weapons are secure, but he says he is gravely concerned about Taliban advances in the country and neighboring Afghanistan. 美国参谋长联席会议主席马伦上将说，他...
International aid agencies say conditions for Tamils displaced by fighting in Sri Lanka are improving, but food, water, sanitation and shelter are needed. The government is appealing for $50 million in foreign aid. 国际援助机构说，斯里兰卡内...
Security forces have been battling with Taliban fighters for more than a week in the northwest Malakand division, but troops have largely avoided entering the militant stronghold in Swat Valley. 巴基斯坦安全部队在西北部的马拉坎地区同...
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton convened a three-way meeting with the leaders of Pakistan and Afghanistan Wednesday, saying they face a common threat, task and challenge posed by Islamic extremism. Clinton stressed U.S. regret over the death...
The first American citizen has died from the swine influenza A-H1NI virus known as swine flu, and the number of confirmed cases in the United States has surged to 642. The victim was a 33-year-old woman from Texas who officials say had other chronic...
U.S. President Barack Obama says the presidents of Pakistan and Afghanistan are committed to the fight against extremists in their troubled region. Mr. Obama spoke after his first summit with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Pakistani President Asif...
U.S. President Barack Obama is proposing modest cuts in government spending to help offset major investments in health-care, education and energy initiatives. 美国总统奥巴马提议适度削减政府开支，以平衡在医疗保险、教育以及...
The U.S. government says 10 of America's biggest banks need a total of $75 billion in additional capital to survive if the recession deepens. The disclosure is contained in the results of so-called stress tests for top lending institutions that were...
U.S. President Barack Obama said the half-million jobs the U.S. lost in April are sobering. But he said it is somewhat encouraging that the losses are beginning to shrink. The president used the occasion to promote his education and job training prog...
The U.S. Labor Department reports the unemployment rate in the United States rose last month to 8.9 percent. It was the highest rate since 1983, but the number of jobs lost was not as large as expected. 美国劳工部报告称，上个月美国的失业...
The European Union has signed an agreement with four nations to move ahead on creating new gas pipelines to reduce its energy dependence on Russia. 欧洲联盟跟四个国家签署协议，为在能源方面减少对俄罗斯的依赖而修建一套新...
