Judge refuses to televise Guantanamo trial A US military judge has turned down a defense request to televise the war crimes tribunal of the alleged Al-Qaeda mastermind of a deadly attack on a US warship in 2000.
13 September 2012
Asian Apple-linked shares mixed after iPhone 5 launch Stocks in Apple's Asian component suppliers were mixed Thursday after the launch of the iPhone 5, with analysts citing uncertainty over its impact in the hugely competitive smartphone market.
13 September 2012
Vivienne Tam goes cutting edge at NY fashion week Vivienne Tam embraced geometrical shapes in a very big way Wednesday for both her spring-summer 2013 collection and her brand-new jewelry line on show at New York fashion week.
Zuckerberg eyes mobile after Facebook IPO flop Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said Tuesday the social network giant is focused on mobile devices and should be seen as a smart bet despite a "disappointing" stock market debut.
13 September 2012
US vulnerable to long-range missile attackThe US could be vulnerable to attack from long-range ballistic missiles unless the government overhauls the country's "fragile" missile defense system.
13 September 2012
Mystery over filmmakers behind anti-Islam movie Mystery remained Wednesday over exactly who was behind the anti-Islam film which sparked deadly protests in the Middle East, amid conflicting claims of Jewish or Coptic Christian involvement.
13 September 2012
Eyes on Apple for "iPhone 5" debut The stage is set for Apple to unveil a new-generation iPhone on Wednesday as the culture-changing company once again lays claim to the heart of the Internet age lifestyle.
13 September 2012
Obama calls Netanyahu to hear explanation on Iran warning President Barack Obama called Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday after he provoked a sudden crisis in relations by warning Washington had no moral right to stop Israel attacking Iran's nuclear program.
12 September 2012
Obama praises 9/11 unity on low-key anniversary President Barack Obama lauded American unity Tuesday as the country marked a somber but low-key anniversary of the 9/11 attacks under crisp blue skies reminiscent of the fateful day 11 years ago.
12 September 2012
Post-convention poll boost for Obama US President Barack Obama received a significant popularity bounce from his party convention last week and now leads the White House race by a small but clear margin.
One dead as Islamists storm US missions in Libya, Egypt An armed mob protesting a film deemed offensive to Islam attacked the US consulate in Benghazi Tuesday killing a US official, hours after angry Islamists stormed Washington's embassy in Cairo.
12 September 2012
US faces 'utter defeat' in Afghanistan: TalibanUS forces face "utter defeat" in Afghanistan and Americans are unsafe wherever they go in the world, the Taliban said ahead of the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.
12 September 2012
Obama nominates new US ambassador for Iraq President Barack Obama nominated a career diplomat as the new US ambassador to Iraq on Monday, after the previous candidate withdrew amid allegations of sexual impropriety.
11 September 2012
Ground Zero cancer victims to get compensation About 50 types of cancer have been added to the list of diseases eligible for coverage in a compensation program for people who became sick after the World Trade Center collapse on September 11, 2001.
11 September 2012
US rebuffs Israel over Iran 'red lines' Tensions between Israel and the United States over how to deal with Iran's nuclear program resurfaced Monday, as Washington rebuffed calls to set "red lines" for action.