China’s manufacturing activity grew at a relatively rapid pace in January, a government-backed purchasing-managers’ index showed.

Sydney couple who drowned in front of their children remembered at packed funeral.

Just 19 countries have sent letters of intent to UN before January 31 “soft deadline”.

Those appalled by the excesses of banker compensation in New York or London might be tempted to praise China’s restraint. They shouldn’t.

China’s suspension of military exchanges with the U.S. in retaliation for a $6.4 billion arms sale to Taiwan heightens the risk of friction between Beijing and Washington.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen.-elect Scott Brown of Massachusetts says he opposes federal funding for abortions, but thinks women should have the right to choose whether to have one….

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen.-elect Scott Brown says he’d like daughter Ayla to have another crack at “American Idol,” where judge Simon Cowell once described her performance as robotic and empty….

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration said Sunday it would consider local opposition when deciding where to hold Sept. 11 trials and pledged to seek swift justice for the professed mastermind of the attacks….

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House adviser says it’s gotten to the point where almost any unusual reaction or outburst to a speech by President Barack Obama in the House chamber isn’t really that unusual….

Regional diplomats say Guinea’s new transitional government should keep to timetable to organize elections within six months