Thousands protest ahead of Chavez anniversaryThousands of flag-waving protesters flooded the streets of Venezuela's capital Tuesday, seeking to keep pressure on the government on the eve of commemorations marking the anniversary of Hugo Chavez's death.
05 March 2014
No talks on Kazakhstan's accession into WTO for Russia in WashingtonThe United States has banned representatives of Rosselkhoznadzor from participating in the negotiations on adjusting the Veterinary and Phytosanitary Measures in the context of Kazakhstan's accession into the WTO.
'Non-Stop' for Neeson to top of box officeLiam Neeson soared to the top of the North American box office with his plane thriller "Non-Stop," raking in $28.9 million on Oscars weekend.
Rio Carnival twist and shouts to BeatlemaniaBeatlemania gripped the Rio Carnival as more than 130,000 revelers twist and shouted to samba versions of the Fab Four's greatest hits.
Canada warns Russia, says G8 membership at riskCanada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Monday warned that Russia could be stripped of its membership in the Group of Eight industrialized nations if it doesn't reverse course in Ukraine.
Oscar telecast ratings 'hit 10-year-high'Oscars telecast ratings hit a 10-year high, preliminary data showed Monday, as Ellen DeGeneres won plaudits for slick hosting of Hollywood's biggest night -- and breaking a Twitter record.
04 March 2014
Obama to seek Netanyahu backing for peace frameworkPresident Barack Obama will Monday try to cajole Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a US framework for final peace talks with the Palestinians, but the Israeli leader is vowing to resist all "pressures."
03 March 2014
'Gravity,''Dallas Buyers Club' win multiple OscarsSpace adventure "Gravity" and AIDS drama "Dallas Buyers Club" won early Oscars on Sunday, but suspense remained as the show moved towards its climax and the best picture award.
03 March 2014
Stars shine on Oscars red carpet as sun comes outHollywood's A-list stars exuded subtle elegance and old-school glamour on the Oscars red carpet Sunday, as the sun came out just in time for Tinseltown's biggest night of the year.
03 March 2014
Kerry to visit Kiev as Russia faces global outcryUS Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Kiev this week in a show of support for the embattled leadership, as Washington and its allies slammed Moscow for violating Ukraine's sovereignty.
Cisco cleared in rights case, as tech sector watchesA US court has cleared Cisco Systems over liability for human rights abuses in China, in a case closely watched by the global technology sector and activists.