Reports said the exploratory craft is designed to land and transmit back a survey of the moon's surface.
A study led by a former climate change skeptic concludes that man-made greenhouse emissions have contributed to the planet's rising temperature.
China's economy may be slowing down, but the country hasn't lost its luster.
Asian stock markets advanced Tuesday, helped by expectations that the major central banks will announce further stimulus measures when they hold policy meetings later this week.
Most of the European markets fell Tuesday but investors remained cautious with the hope that the central banks all over the world would soon announce stimulus measures to tackle the weakening global economy.
A Chinese teen swimmer's stunning and unbelievable performance in London Olympics has raised many eyebrows as the most senior swimming coaches expressed suspicions over her performance, While Chinese officials discarded allegations as baseless.
South Korea's industrial output declined in June from the previous month with exports decreasing and domestic demand continuing to be weak.
Asian shares paused Tuesday as investors grew cautious ahead of monetary policy meetings by the European Central Bank and the U.S. Federal Reserve, with scepticism countering expectations for more stimulus steps to support fragile global economies.
Swimming dominates the headlines on Monday.
Is Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE: BBY) about to lose its stock exchange ticker symbol and become a private company? Some traders think it's imminent.
In a convincing win, Yannick Agnel triumphed in the men's 200 meter freestyle to win the gold medal for France.
The Olympic U.S. Women's soccer team has become embroiled in controversy over comments by goalkeeper Hope Solo.
China took home the gold in a controversial finish that left the Ukraine without a medal.
American teen sensation Missy Franklin lived up to lofty expectations as she won her first Olympic gold medal in the 100-meter backstroke with a time of 58.33 on Monday.
If you're looking for some uplifting European economic news, that search will likely take you outside the euro zone and into Stockholm.
Vietnam is an odd country to considering legalizing gay marriage since it has a poor record on human rights.
The men's 200 meters freestyle promises to be one of the more competitive swimming events of the 2012 Olympics. Eight men will compete in the race, several of whom have already won gold medals this year.
There are estimated to be at least 30,000 wild peacocks in the Thai desert, but their numbers have been steadily declining in recent years.
The week is chock-full with data releases that will confirm if the summer malaise continued in July. As always, Friday's employment report will carry the most weight. Another highlight of this week is the much anticipated Federal Open Market Committee meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Asian stock markets advanced Monday on renewed hopes that policy makers in U.S. and Europe will announce further stimulus measures to spur economic growth when they hold policy meetings later this week.
Most of the Asian markets rose Monday as investor confidence was lifted by the hope that the central bank around the globe would announce stimulus measures to regain the economic growth momentum.
North Korean weightlifter Om Yun Chol pulled off a major upset at the London 2012 Olympic Games Sunday when the 20-year-old athlete managed to lift three times his body weight in the men's 56-kilogram (123.5-pound) clean and jerk. He won the gold medal after lifting 168 kilograms (370.4 pounds).
