US missions stormed in Yemen, stoned in Egypt film protests Demonstrators stormed the US embassy in Yemen, leading to clashes in which four people were killed, while protesters stoned Washington's mission in Cairo as anger spread over a US-produced film mocking Islam.
14 September 2012
US judge nixes terror detention law A New York federal judge shot down part of a controversial anti-terror law Wednesday that journalists and scholars worry could see them locked up indefinitely for speaking their minds.
Obama: Egypt no ally but no enemy either Egypt is neither an ally nor an enemy of the United States, President Barack Obama said Wednesday in the wake of a violent protest at the US embassy in Cairo.
14 September 2012
McDonald's to post calories for its menu First they began offering salad, then they added fruit. On Wednesday, McDonald's announced it would put something else on its menu to help customers watching their waistlines: calorie counts.
13 September 2012
US lawmakers question China organ transplants US lawmakers called Wednesday for pressure on China to stop the use of organs from executed inmates, as experts charged that transplants had become a business that may target prisoners of conscience.
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.