Norway horror: 80 die in camp shooting, 7 in blast
A homegrown terrorist set off a deadly explosion in Oslo before heading to a summer camp to commit a shooting spree, killing at least 80 people, police said.
Germany's Lurz bags fifth world swimming title
Germany's Thomas Lurz sealed his fifth world championships open water title in a dramatic 5km race in Shanghai.
China makes nuclear power breakthrough
China has hooked its first so-called "fourth generation" nuclear reactor to the grid that could eventually reduce its reliance on uranium imports.
Microsoft profit soars on record revenue
Microsoft said its annual profit soared on record revenue thanks in part to hot demand for its Xbox 360 videogame console gear and online network.
American Idol star arrives in Vietnam for concerts
David Archuleta, the American Idol runner up in 2008, arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on July 21.
US swelters under deadly heatwave
A heatwave and stifling humidity battered the central and eastern United States, leaving over 20 dead.
Eurozone leaders rush to rescue Greece, euro
Eurozone leaders and private creditors agreed to give Greece a new 159-billion-euro bailout to prevent the debt crisis from spreading worldwide.
ASEAN, China adopt East Sea rules
ASEAN and China have unanimously adopted guidelines for the implementation of the 2002 Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea.
China, ASEAN move on East Sea issue
Senior officials of ASEAN member countries and China have adopted draft guidelines for the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties on the East Sea.
Eurozone leaders may allow Greek debt default
Eurozone leaders entered a critical summit on Thursday eyeing a deal to reduce Greece's debt mountain.
World Vovinam Championship to take place in HCM City
Athletes from 22 countries worldwide will compete in the second World Vovinam Championship that will take place in HCM City from July 28-31.
Vietnamese Harry Porter fans cursed?
When the last movie on Harry Porter hits the screens in the world, its international distributor Warner Bros shows no sign to release it in Vietnam.
Chinese medicine could treat Parkinson's: HK study
Chinese medicine may be effective in battling certain symptoms of Parkinson's disease, according to a new study.
Ethnic sports festival kicks off in Quang Nam
Athletes from 37 ethnic groups nationwide are competing in the seventh National Sports Festival for Ethnic Minorities opened in Quang Nam Province.
Obama holds new crisis debt talks
US President Barack Obama met separately with his top Democratic allies and Republican foes to hammer out a compromise averting a debt default.
Japan posts first trade surplus in three months
Japan posted a surprise trade surplus of $897 million in June, the government said as the nation recovers from the impact of the March earthquake.
Model promotes Lotus flower symbol
First runner-up of Miss Vietnam 2010, Vu Hoang My recently held a photoshoot with lotus flowers.
Phelps lands seeking China gold rush
Michael Phelps arrived in Shanghai with his US team-mates ahead of his bid for another huge medals haul at the world championships.
Ministry voices, artists still quarrel about the state awards
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has raised its voice over the recent complaints of some artists over the state awards.
Profiteering decimates quality of TV series
Film producers in Vietnam are prioritising profiteering rather than the quality of television films and series, a director has revealed.
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