Super 8" debuts as number one at box officeThe sci-fi thriller "Super 8" opened at the number one spot at the North American box office this weekend.
E. coli death toll reaches 35; Germany warns of moreThe death toll from a killer bug outbreak centred on Germany rose to 35 Sunday as health officials said it was the worst of its kind on record.
Travel misery as ash grounds Australia, NZ flightsTravellers were left stranded after ash from Chile's volcanic eruptions prompted Australian airlines to ground some domestic services.
Turkey votes in parliamentary electionsTurkey voted Sunday in parliamentary polls, with the Islamist-rooted Justice and Development Party set to win a third straight term in office.
Global 'Slut Walk' hits London streetsThousands of women took part in a so-called "Slut Walk" in London, insisting that they should be able to wear as much or as little as they like without facing sexual harassment.
Chilean volcano ash sparks flight chaosFlights from major airports across parts of South America and Asia were cancelled as ash from Chile's Puyehue volcano spread.
'Blade Runner' Pistorius chases Olympic dream at NY meetSouth Africa's Oscar Pistorius who dreams of next year's London Olympics, brings his quest to Saturday's Diamond League meet at New York.
US foresees $46 billion in 2011 military salesThe United States plans to export $46.1 billion in weapons this year, nearly doubling its 2010 figures, officials said.
NASA launches ocean-watch satelliteThe US space agency launched a satellite to observe levels of salt on the surface of the world's oceans.
Two withdraw as Europe fights to keep IMF jobTwo candidates to head the IMF backed out of the race, denouncing Europe's bid to hold on to the job.
German bean sprouts source of E. coli outbreakGermany blamed vegetable sprouts on Friday for a bacteria outbreak that has killed at least 33, left some 3,000 ill and caused huge losses.
Bean sprouts source of deadly E. coli outbreakGermany on Friday blamed sprouts for a bacteria outbreak that has left at least 30 dead and some 3,000 ill.
Merzhin to rock the capitalMerzhin will hit the Youth Theater in Hanoi at 8 p.m. on June 20, promising the Vietnamese audience a night to remember.
Mass arrests across Asia over phone scam networkHundreds of Chinese and Taiwanese nationals have been arrested in an international operation targeting telephone scam artists, officials said.
Argentine lab clones cow to produce human-like milkAn Argentine laboratory announced that it had created the world's first transgenic cow, using human genes.
China's trade surplus widens to $13.05 bn in MayChina's politically sensitive trade surplus expanded to $13.05 billion in May, government data showed Friday.
Disabled athletes win three golds at Dortmund badminton tourneyTwo disabled Vietnamese athletes have won three gold medals at the 10th International Para-Badminton Tournament held in Dortmund, Germany.
3D films feature in Transylvanian festivalThe Transilvania International Film festival plans to screen 220 movies including 3D productions, organisers said.
Death toll in German E. coli outbreak hits 30The death toll from an outbreak of killer bacteria centred on Germany jumped to at least 30 on Thursday.
US First Lady to appear on TV show iCarlyUS First Lady Michelle Obama is to make an appearance on hit television comedy iCarly, according to the Nickelodeon TV network.
Quang Tri plans USD 38 million war memory museumQuang Tri authorities have approved a VND 1 trillion (USD 38 million) museum project...
Ha Long carnival unveils expanded night-time spectacleHa Long Carnival 2026 will return on April 30 with a revamped format, turning the coastal...