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Afghan women's rights 'at risk' after war decade

Women's rights in Afghanistan risk being forgotten as international troops withdraw and the government struggles for a peace deal 10 years after the Taliban were ousted, Oxfam said Monday.

Sirte exodus as Red Cross warns of medical emergency

Streams of civilians fled Sirte as battles raged for control of Moamer Kadhafi's bastion.

Filipinos still trapped on roofs; typhoons kill 59

Rescuers scrambled to deliver food and water to hundreds of villagers stuck on rooftops because of flooding in the Philippines, where typhoons have left at least 59 people dead.

Yemeni jet mistakenly bombs army post, kills 30

A government warplane mistakenly bombed an army position in southern Yemen, killing at least 30 soldiers and wounding many more, officials said.

Westlife heats up My Dinh national stadium

Thousands of Vietnamese fans had a chance to enjoy the sweet voices of the Irish band Westlife at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on October 1.

Huge shows by overseas Vietnamese singers don't always deliver

Overseas Vietnamese singers have flocked to Vietnam for live performances, but crowds are often left unsatisfied.

More than 500 arrested in Wall Street protest

Police reopened the Brooklyn Bridge after more than 500 anti-Wall Street protesters were arrested for blocking traffic lanes and attempting an unauthorized march across the span.

City back on track as United stay top

Manchester City put a turbulent week behind them with a 4-0 victory at Blackburn as Manchester United rode their luck in a 2-0 win over Norwich.

All 18 people in Indonesia plane crash found dead

All 18 people aboard a plane that crashed on Indonesia's Sumatra island were found dead, an official said.

Hong accepts invitation to chair Mrs World 2011 contest

President of the Mrs World Organisation David Marmel has invited Mrs Congeniality 2005 Doan Thi Kim Hong to chair the jury of the Mrs World 2011 competition.

Hong accepts invitation to chair Mrs World 2011 contest

President of the Mrs World Organisation David Marmel has invited Mrs Congeniality 2005 Doan Thi Kim Hong to chair the jury of the Mrs World 2011.

US envoy on major Asia, Gulf tour

The US special envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan was headed on a multi-nation tour through Asia and the Gulf ahead of two major conferences on Afghanistan's future..

Radical US-born cleric Awlaqi killed in Yemen

Anwar al-Awlaqi, an Al-Qaeda leader wanted over attacks in the US, was killed Friday in an air raid in Yemen hailed by President Barack Obama as a "major blow" to terrorists.

Typhoon set to hit northern Philippines

Typhoon Nalgae was poised to hit the Philippines on Saturday, threatening more than a million people living in areas still flooded from a previous storm, officials said.

Euro inflation jumps sharply to 3.0%

Inflation soared unexpectedly across the debt-laden eurozone in September, the EU said on Friday.

VFF accepts rebel chairmen football reform proposal

The VFF has accepted a proposal by football club chairmen to establish a Vietnam Professional Football Company.

Japan boosts intervention war chest

Japan's finance minister said that Japan will secure an additional 15 trillion yen in funds it can use to intervene in currency markets.

Hope for 18 missing in Indonesia plane crash

There were hopes there could be survivors from an Indonesian plane that crashed with 18 people aboard, the government said, after rescuers spotted the fuselage intact and a door open.

Zany scientists honored in alternative Nobels

In the ultimate accolade for the world's mad scientists, spoof Nobel prizes were awarded for studies into beetle sex, yawning, and other daffy investigations.