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Cameron unveils scenes from 'Titanic' in 3D

Filmmaker James Cameron unveiled the first scenes from his new 3D version of the mega-blockbuster hit "Titanic," the second biggest earner in film history, ahead of its April 2012 release.

Kadhafi son in surrender talks as NATO ends Libya mission

The International Criminal Court said it was in contact with slain Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi's son Seif al-Islam over his surrender, as NATO decided to end its mission in Libya.

Well-known Dutch pianist to perform in Hanoi

Well-known Netherlands pianist Martyn van den Hoek will perform in Hanoi next month.

Kids make film to fight smoking

A three-minute film made by ninth graders from a school in HCM City has won first prize at the 5th filmmaking contest for Vietnamese students.

Tien Minh says farewell to French tourney

Nguyen Tien Minh suffered a sudden 2-1 loss to South Korea's Shon Wan Ho in the 2nd round of the French Open Badminton Tournament.

Spanish jobless rate soars to near 15-year high

Spain's unemployment rate soared to a near 15-year high in the third quarter of 2011, data showed Friday.

Five countries attend Hanoi International Aikido Festival

Nearly 200 athletes and coaches of 23 delegations from five countries have gathered for the Hanoi International Aikido Festival being held in Hanoi.

Europe fund chief says no negotiations with China

There are no formal negotiations with China about investing in the European Financial Stability Facility, the head of the bailout fund said.

Strikes cost Qantas US$70 million: airline

Months of rolling strikes have cost Australian flag carrier Qantas Aus$68 million ($70 million), far more than the damage wrought by the grounding of flights by recent volcanic ash clouds.

5.1 billion people lack social security: UN

Two thirds of the world's population live without social security protection, according to a UN report.

Europe seals deal to contain debt crisis

Europe sealed a last-ditch deal to fix its festering debt crisis, pledging new funds for Greece and pushing banks to share the pain.

Singer Amy Winehouse poisoned by alcohol: inquest

Singer Amy Winehouse was more than five times over the British drink-drive limit when she died, an inquest heard.

Eurozone to boost bailout fund to 1 trillion euros: Sarkozy

Eurozone leaders have agreed to leverage the firepower of their bailout fund to one trillion euros ($1.39 trillion), French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Thursday.

World population to hit 10 billion, but 15 billion possible: UN

The world's population of seven billion is set to rise to at least 10 billion by 2100, but could top 15 billion, the United Nations said.

Young piano talent to perform in Hanoi

Vietnamese piano prodigy, Trang Trinh, will give a solo concert at the French Cultural Centre in Hanoi on November 3.

China to take part in eurozone bailout fund

China and other emerging powers have agreed to help eurozone countries facing a debt crisis by taking part in a bailout fund, the China Daily said.

Man. Utd shrug off mauling to enter League Cup quarters

Manchester United shrugged off their mauling against Manchester City to book their place in the quarter-finals of the League Cup.

World awaits Europe's answer to debt crisis

European leaders faced intense pressure to deliver on a promise to resolve the debt crisis at a summit crucial to the world economy as they battled to protect Italy from collapse.