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Bangkok's neighbours shoulder flood burden

As Thailand battles to keep its worst floods in decades from swamping Bangkok, anger is growing among residents upriver who say their homes are being sacrificed to keep the capital dry.

Study seeks to prove theory humans still evolving

Rare evidence of the long-held belief that humans are still evolving has been unearthed in the parish records of a French-Canadian island on the Saint Lawrence seaway, researchers say.

Climate talks inch ahead on aid despite discord

Climate negotiators said they made progress on laying out ways to help poor countries but deep differences remained on core issues ahead of talks in Durban, South Africa.

Sued supermodel recognised as single in asset case

Ngoc Thuy, being sued for allegedly appropriating her ex-husband's assets, failed to register the marriage in Vietnam.

Near-extinct Philippine eagle shot dead

An endangered Philippine eagle, one of only a few hundred left in the world, has been shot dead, a conservation group said.

Vietnam wins most prizes at photo contest

The 6th International Artistic Photo Contest concluded on Wednesday with most prizes going to Vietnamese contestants.

Three women share Nobel Peace Prize

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2011 is to be divided in three equal parts.

Djokovic pulls out of Shanghai Masters

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next week's Shanghai Masters due to troublesome back injury, said organisers.

My Linh touches gold at world bodybuilding champ

Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi My Linh has won two gold medals at both Asian and world championships.

Sony to buy Ericsson out of phone venture: report

Japan's Sony is nearing a deal to buy out Swedish telecom firm Ericsson's stake in their mobile phone joint venture, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Homosexuals, musketeers and revolutionaries to kick off Halloween season

This October Vietnamese cinema lovers will see a bunch musketeers, revolutionarists and boxing coaches hitting the screens nationwide.

Swedish poet Transtroemer wins Nobel Literature Prize

Swedish poet Tomas Transtroemer, who has been called a master of mysticism, won the 2011 Nobel Literature Prize.

Super model cuts and runs over divorce lawsuit

Super model Ngoc Thuy is being sued by her ex-husband for allegedly appropriating property worth VND288 billion.

Boks without Bakkies, England go with Flood at W.Cup

South Africa lost 'enforcer' Bakkies Botha from the World Cup as England and Wales all announced their teams for this weekend's quarter-finals.

Floods drown Asia's rice bowl

Massive floods have ravaged vast swathes of Asia's rice bowl, adding to the burden of farmers who are among the region's poorest.

Harvard toppled from top of worldwide rankings

US and British institutions once again dominate an annual worldwide league table of universities, but there is a fresh name at the top, unseating long-time leader Harvard.