News about United States
Facebook lets users showcase posts on other websites
Facebook on Wednesday began letting people share social network posts at blogs or other spots on the Internet.
01 August 2013
US gays pour out anger, vodka over Russia laws
Demonstrators poured vodka down the drains of New York on Wednesday in protest over new Russian laws that have been widely condemned as anti-gay.
01 August 2013
Snowden's father to visit Russia 'soon': lawyer
Edward Snowden's father is seeking a Russian visa and plans to visit his fugitive son in Moscow soon.
01 August 2013
US calls Assad Instagram account 'repulsive'
The United States on Wednesday denounced as "repulsive" an Instagram site by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, saying it did not reflect the reality of the civil war.
01 August 2013
US House backs new sanctions before Iran inauguration
The US House of Representatives approved new sanctions aimed at preventing Iran gaining nuclear weapons capability.
01 August 2013
USAID hails 'eureka moments' in infant, maternal health
US National Security Advisor Susan Rice called for more "eureka moments" and "unorthodox partnerships."
01 August 2013
Blanchett the star as Woody Allen returns to form
She might be one of the finest actresses of her generation but Cate Blanchett believed she might never have the chance to work with Woody Allen.
01 August 2013
Energy drink makers on defensive at US Senate hearing
The multi-billion-dollar global energy drink industry joined forces on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to fight off growing claims that their caffeine-rich products are hazardous to young people's health.
01 August 2013
'Smart' homes open doors to hackers
Smart homes that let residents control alarms, locks and more over the internet are opening doors for crooks with hacker skills, according to computer security specialists.
01 August 2013
Afghan forces need substantial help after 2014: US
Afghanistan's military is increasingly effective but it will need considerable training and foreign aid beyond the US pullout date of 2014.
01 August 2013
US concerned about charges of vote-rigging in Zimbabwe
The United States voiced concern on Tuesday at charges of potential vote-rigging as Zimbabwe goes to the polls to elect a president.
31 July 2013
Liechtenstein bank pays millions to settle US tax dispute
Liechtenstein's oldest bank said Tuesday it would pay nearly $25 million to settle a dispute with US tax authorities over its suspected role in helping clients dodge US taxes.
31 July 2013
US fines Wyeth $490.9 mn for illegal drug marketing
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals has pleaded guilty to misbranding a drug that prevents the rejection of organ transplants and agreed to pay $490.9 million.
31 July 2013
Chinese woman appears in DC court over green paint vandalism
A Chinese woman appeared in a Washington court Tuesday for splattering green paint inside the National Cathedral the day before.
31 July 2013
Online sharing helps hackers sharpen 'spears'
Sharing on social media helps hackers sharpen "spear phishing" attacks they use to trick their way into computers.
31 July 2013
US urges probe into Cambodia vote 'irregularities'
The United States voiced concern on Monday about reports of irregularities in Cambodia's weekend elections and called for a credible investigation.
31 July 2013
Obama extends economic sanctions linked to Hezbollah
President Barack Obama announced Monday he had extended for at least a year the US freeze on financial assets of entities linked to Hezbollah, citing a threat to Lebanon's stability.
30 July 2013
'World citizen' pioneer Garry Davis dies
Peace activist Garry Davis, who dramatically renounced his US citizenship in the dark days of the Cold War and founded a government for self-declared "world citizens" like himself, has died.
30 July 2013
"Wolverine" leads pack at US box office
"The Wolverine" savored a ferocious premiere weekend at North American box offices, leading a pack including horror flick "The Conjuring," final industry data showed Monday.
30 July 2013
Israeli and Palestinian officials resume talks
Israelis and Palestinians resumed direct talks for the first time in three years on Monday, with the United States urging negotiators to make tough compromises to reach a peace deal.
30 July 2013
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