China grows self-supply of iron ore

Currently, China´s self sufficiency in iron ore is about 50%. But the Ministry of Land and Sources has reported that China´s future reserves of iron ore are estimated at over 200 billion tons, easing the country´s dependence on imported iron.

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ECFA brings new hope for Taiwan´s economy

The second round of negotiations on the cross-strait economic cooperation framework agreement is set to be held in Taipei.

EU ready to aid Greece with bilateral loans

The European Union is ready to offer aid to Greece one day after Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou threatened to turn to the International Monetary Fund ( IMF) for help.

Obama pushes for healthcare, to lobby House Democrats

Two days before a make-or- break vote in the House of Representatives, U.S. President Barack Obama visited a Washington suburbs university Friday to push the health insurance reform.

Chinese vice president arrives in Russia to start four European nation tour

At the invitation of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping arrived here Saturday for a five-day official visit to Russia.

12 Palestinians injured in air strikes

Israeli warplanes have struck at least seven targets in the Gaza Strip, wounding at least 12 Palestinians.

Mexican drug violence deteriorates security

A bloody drug turf war continues to claim innocent lives in Mexico. Parents are too afraid to let their children venture into the streets.

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