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Armstrong Tour titles stripped, ban confirmed

Lance Armstrong's epic fall concluded with the loss of seven Tour de France titles, leaving cycling with a gaping hole in its record book and grasping for a way to move past a drug-tainted era.

Japanese artist to perform in Hanoi, HCM City

Katsura Utazo will perform Rakugo, a traditional Japanese one-man show, in Hanoi on October 24 and HCM City on October 27.

Liem fails to defend Spice Cup title

Vietnamese chess GM Le Quang Liem was placed second after a draw with Phillipine rival Wesley So in his last match of the US Spice Cup Festival.

Woods eyes 'decade' of battles with McIlroy

Tiger Woods said he was looking forward to a "decade" of battles with US PGA champion Rory McIlroy as the world's top two prepare to go head-to-head in China next week.

Malaysia win U21 Football Champs

Malaysia triumphed at Thanh Nien (Youth) Newspaper International Under-U21 Football Championships at Pleiku Stadium in the Central Highland province of Gia Lai.

Art exhibit depicts spiritual lives of Vietnamese women

An exhibition depicting one of the most beautiful seasons in Hanoi and the vibrant life of women is going to be showcased later this month.

Sir Alex Ferguson to 'deal with' Rio Ferdinand over Kick It Out protest

Sir Ferguson said Rio Ferdinand "will be dealt with" after not wearing a Kick It Out T-shirt in a protest against the campaign group.

SEA Judo Champs kick off in Bac Lieu

More than 150 martial artists are participating in the 2012 Southeast Asian Judo Championships, which opened in Bac Lieu Province on October 19.

U21 Vietnam vs U21 Malaysia in final game

Vietnam overwhelmed Sydney 3-0 on October 19 to clash against Malaysia in the final match of the ongoing International U21 Football Championships.

Xam music to be performed in Hanoi

A Xam folk music performance will be held in Vietnam Women's Museum on October 26-28.

Hanoi hosts classic guitar competition

First Hanoi Open Classical Guitar Competition will begin on Monday with thirty-two contestant set to participate at the event.

Vietnam martial artists to battle in Iran

Twelve Vietnamese martial artists will take part in the Asian Vovinam Championships at Kish Island, Iran, starting today.

Singers urged to support copyright fight

Singers should take the initiative in reminding event organisers to pay copyright fees for songs that they perform, Vietnamese music copyright chief urged.

Liem sees fifth draw at Spice Cup

Defending champion Le Quang Liem experienced his fifth draw on Oct 16 at the ongoing Spice Cup Chess Festival in the US.

Male supermodel to compete in Mister World

Supermodel Truong Nam Thanh has received an invitation from Mister World 2012 to represent Vietnam in this year’s beauty pageant, said director of Elite Vietnam company.

City to host National Circus Gala 2012

Nearly 100 circus artists will perform original gravity-defying acrobatic feats at the National Circus Gala 2012 in HCMC from October 19-21.

Australian Olympic chief wants anti-doping body

Australian Olympic chief renewed his calls for the nation's anti-doping body to have to right to compel witnesses to give evidence as it probes doping in cycling.