WASHINGTON, May 19 (Xinhua) — The leaders of Group of Eight ( G8) major industrial nations said on Saturday that they remain united in their “grave concern” over Iran’s disputed nuclear program, while urging Tehran to address such concern without delay.

“We remain united in our grave concern over Iran’s nuclear program. We call on Iran to comply with all of its obligations under relevant UNSC (United Nations Security …

HONG KONG, May 20 (Xinhua) — An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale jolted off the east coast of Honshu, Japan early on Sunday (19:05:21 GMT Saturday), the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 14.90 km, was initially determined to be at 39.7496 degrees north latitude and 143.2021 degrees east longitude, or 175 km east of Morioka.

DILI, (Xinhua) — Taur Matan Ruak, a former guerrilla leader and ex-army chief, was sworn in as Timor-Leste’s president early on Sunday to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the country’s independence from Indonesia.

Tens of thousands of Timorese flocked to Tasi Tolu, a beachside square in the capital city of Dili where the first president and incumbent prime minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao declared Timor- Leste’s independence on May 20, 2002, after over 400 years of Portuguese colonization and more …

SAN JOSE, Calif., – Facebook users today filed an amended consolidated class action complaint in federal court in San Jose, California in the case In re: Facebook Internet Tracking Litigation, No. 5:12-md-02314-EJD. The class action asserts federal statutory and California State causes of action related to the revelation in September 2011 that Facebook was improperly tracking the internet use of its members even after they logged …

WASHINGTON, May 18 (Xinhua) — Former U.S. President George W. Bush is expected to return to the White House for the unveiling of his official portrait honored by sitting President Barack Obama later this month, both Bush’s office and the White House confirmed Friday.

The White House said Bush and former first lady Laura Bush will return to the White House on May 31 for the release of their portraits.

Bush’s office spokesman Freddy …

HARBIN, May 18 (Xinhua) — A teacher who risked her life to save two students from an oncoming bus in northeast China’s Heilongjiang province earlier this month has regained consciousness but must wait for the most opportune time to begin surgery, a doctor said Friday.

“We are making preparations for the surgery, but she is still in critical condition due to previous complications. We cannot be blindly optimistic,” said Dr. Zhao Mingyan, director of the intensive care …

HOUSTON—An illegal alien from Vietnam has been sentenced to 140 months in federal prison for his role in a criminal enterprise involving the growth and marketing of hydroponic marijuana, United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson announced today.

Bich Xuan Dang, 39, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute more than 100 marijuana plants on February 22, 2012. Today, U.S. District Judge Keith P. Ellison handed him the federal sentence, which was enhanced due to his classification as a career offender after …

NAIROBI, May 16 (Xinhua) — The Kenyan prosecutors on Wednesday charged a suspect of a grenade attack on worshippers at a church in Nairobi last month. At least two people were killed and 15 others injured in the raid.

However, Ibrahim Kibe Kagwe was released on a cash bail of 600 U. S. dollars after pleading not guilty to six counts of causing bodily harm at the God House of Miracles church in Ngara on April 29. …

Average travel distance decreases significantly as holiday travelers economize by decreasing entertainment costs

WASHINGTON, — AAA projects 34.8 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, an increase of 1.2 percent – or 500,000 travelers – from the 34.3 million people who traveled one year ago. The Memorial Dayholiday travel period is defined as Thursday, May 24 to Monday, May 28.

“The overall domestic economic picture continues to improve slightly, however, American consumers faced a new challenge this year as …

Hannah Hobbs Facebook Tribute Inspires National Social Media Campaign

DALLAS, – Hannah Hobbs, an employee of Bennigan’s Borger, TXrestaurant, has recently sparked the national restaurant chain to create awareness and help raise funds for the families of U.S. military personnel and wounded warriors. During the month of May, Bennigan’s Restaurants will be launching a social media effort on its Facebook page entitled the “Wall of Heroes,” to pay tribute to our servicemen and women.

Hobbs recently served a guest who ordered a beer for …