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Final push for new Greek government to save euro

Greek political chiefs were scrambling to form a unity government, name a new PM and call early elections as they struggled to escape a debt crisis under intense international pressure.

Northern provinces set to highlight tourism potential

A culture and tourism week themed “Crossing Viet Bac heritage regions” will be held in the northern province of Bac Kan from November 6-9.

Colombia mudslide toll rises to 36

Mudslides in western Colombia after days of heavy rain killed at least 36 people at the weekend and dozens are still missing, according to an updated official toll.

Syrian forces kill 13 at start of Eid, Arabs to meet

Qatar's PM called for Arab states to meet next Saturday to weigh Syria's failure to implement a deal struck with the Arab League to end bloodshed.

Miss Venezuela wins Miss World crown

Miss Venezuela, Ivian Sarcos, was crowned the 2011 winner of the Miss World beauty pageant on Sunday in London.

Greek leaders talk amid hopes of breakthrough

A breakthrough in Greece's political stalemate seemed likely as the opposition leader said a deal on a unity government was possible if PM Papandreou resigns.

Death toll from Thailand floods rises past 500

The nationwide death toll from flooding in Thailand climbed past 500 as the polluted black water continued its march through northern Bangkok.

SEA Games 26: Vietnam vs Myanmar, 0-0

The Vietnamese team failed to score in their match against Myanmar, although it played with one more team member than their opponents from the 59th minute.

150 die in 'heinous' Islamist attacks in Nigeria

At least 150 people died in a "heinous" wave of gun and bomb attacks in northern Nigeria that were on Saturday claimed by the Islamist Boko Haram sect.

French musician offers eclectic Hanoian evening

French rapper and jazz artist Kad Achouri will perform at the French Cultural Centre in Hanoi on November 15.

Kostner, Gachinski lead in Shanghai

Italy's Carolina Kostner and Artur Gachinski of Russia grabbed the lead at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Cup.

45 saved in rare major Chinese mine rescue

Forty-five miners trapped underground after a rock blast in a Chinese coal mine were brought to the surface, CCTV state television reported.

Greece begins talks on emergency government

Greece was to begin talks on forming an emergency government to drag itself out of political stalemate.

Biggest spike ever in global warming gases: US

Harmful carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels made their biggest ever annual jump in 2010, showed the US Department of Energy's world data.

Greek PM wins confidence vote, vows unity government

Greek PM George Papandreou won a nail-biting confidence vote in parliament early Saturday after vowing to start talks to form a government of national unity in the crisis-hit country.

G20 powers secure Italy deal but fears remain

The leaders of the world's top economic powers forced Europe to take measures to stop Italy following Greece into the abyss of debt and agreed to boost the IMF's war chest.

Vietnam win gold in Chinese Chess event

Vietnamese won two gold medals at the 15th Asian Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) Individual Championship.

Four dead, 50 trapped in China mine accident

Four miners died and 50 were left trapped in a central China coal mine, officials said Friday.

Japan government approves $11.5 billion aid to TEPCO

Japan's government agreed to give the operator of the stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant $11.5 billion in aid.

G20 exporters to ease debt crisis

The world's top exporters will attempt to stabilise a global economy knocked off kilter by the European debt crisis with a pledge at the G20 summit to boost domestic consumption.

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