The University of Southern California said two international graduate students were shot and killed in a possible carjacking early Wednesday morning. The two students, a young woman and a young man from China, were identified as Ying Wu and Ming Qu, said the university.
A Chinese cruise ship called the Scent of Princess Coconut has completed a trial voyage to the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea, state media said on Tuesday.
Chinese real estate is facing such deep woes largely because government policies have encouraged market domination by speculators -- pushing prices out of reach for everyone except the rich.
Apple hasn't officially announced the release date for its new revamped Macbook Pro and iMac family, but the latest rumors suggest a redesigned 15-inch MacBook will launch as early as May, with the new revamped iMac following in June.
A naval standoff in the South China Sea is pitting the Philippines against China, and is highlighting how a growing Chinese military presence in the region may create tension in a resource-rich area.
Shares of Alcoa Inc. (NYSE: AA) surged more than 8 percent Wednesday after the U.S. aluminum giant kicked off the Wall Street earnings season with an unexpected profit as it cut costs and improved productivity.
The Commander of North Korea's Satellite Integrated Control Center said on Wednesday that a satellite had already been successfully installed into the rocket and that the Unha-3 was now being fueled.
After ending exports to Spain and Greece, Iran continued with its counter-sanctions against the European Union on Wednesday by cutting oil exports to Germany.
Monkeying around might not be advised in most businesses, but for Kipling it is a way of life. The accessories brand, specializing in handbags, backpacks and totes, was built upon the pillars of playfulness, adventurism and dynamism. The brand celebrates 25 years in 2012 and Julie Dimperio is ready for the next 25.
This November Capcom will be releasing “Resident Evil 6,” the next chapter in the classic horror survival franchise. The company launched the undead-thriller game’s teaser trailer yesterday at its Captivate Event, but fans may be getting more than they expected with “Resident Evil 6.”
Three of China's largest Internet companies have promised the government they will take steps to banish online rumors, state media said on Tuesday, as the ruling Communist Party fights jitters over a tricky leadership transition.
Well over half of people globally use the Internet to search for information on entertainment and hobbies, according to a new survey.
Prices of goods imported into the U.S. rose more than forecast in March, driven by higher prices in fuel and non-fuel sectors, a government report showed Wednesday.
Britain's top share index rose around midday on Friday with banks leading the gainers after being boosted by a positive broker comment.
In case of the company's existing iPhone 4S, people didn't experience anything new when it comes to the device's look as it was pretty much identical to its predecessor, the iPhone 4. And that has probably paved the way for growing rumors that Apple will bring some change to the form factor of its flagship smartphone's next iteration.
When Google (Nasdaq: GOOG), the most popular search engine announces first-quarter results after Thursday’s market close, the biggest question will be about overall revenue. Will it regain momentum lost in the fourth quarter?
Carlyle Group LP, the private equity firm with $147 billion in assets under management, is planning to sell a 10 percent stake in its upcoming initial public offering, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
China's space program remains far behind the U.S. in sophistication and technological advancement, but this summer the People's Republic is expected to carry out another two historic firsts. The summer 2012 mission is predicted to make history by sending China's first female astronaut into space and will be China's first manned space docking.
Stocks extended their longest and deepest slump of the year on rekindled worries about the euro zone crisis along with nervousness about first-quarter corporate earnings.
Bo Xilai, the former party chairman of southwestern China's 28-million strong Chongqing municipality and a leading figure in the country's leadership, has been stripped of his high ranking posts with the Chinese Communist Party.
Woodpeckers pound their heads against trees with a force that would cause any other animal debilitating brain damage. A new study reveals why they are left unharmed.
The Chinese Communist Party has suspended Politburo member Bo Xilai, while his wife Gu Kailai has been named a prime suspect in the death of British businessman Neil Heywood.
