World leaders welcome bin Laden killing
World leaders welcomed the killing of Osama bin Laden but many warned that the war against terrorism was far from over and that al-Qaeda could strike back with renewed vigour.
Taliban threaten US, Pakistan over bin Laden
Pakistan's main Taliban faction threatened to attack Pakistan and the US after the US confirmed that Osama bin Laden had been killed.
Japan passes 4 trillion yen disaster relief budget
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Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden dead - Obama
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As profits surge, Europe's carmakers rev up global ambitions
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Dollar rises on reports Osama bin Laden is dead
The US dollar rose against the euro and the yen after reports that Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden had been killed after the September 11 attacks.
'Fast Five' takes checkered flag at box office
The first big budget film of the summer season, "Fast Five," broke new records as it scored USD83.6 million in its first weekend in theaters.
Japan PM on defensive over disaster leadership
Japan's Prime Minister pleaded for public "understanding" after a poll showed 75% of people questioned about his leadership and handling of the post-disaster crisis.
China to foster cooperation with ASEAN
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Beijing wants to boost cooperation in trade and security with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Vatican puts John Paul II on path to sainthood
Pope Benedict XVI will honour his late predecessor John Paull II with near-sainthood status at a Vatican beatification ceremony.
A veteran musician's life of musical experimentation
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Teen titan Thompson shares LPGA lead
Alexis Thompson, a 16-year-old US prodigy, fired a five-under par 67 on Saturday to share the lead at the Avnet Classic.
Tornado-struck US communities face daunting recovery
Survivors of powerful tornadoes that swept the US south this week began the monumental task of clearing away debris from a disaster.
Kadhafi son killed after talks offer rejected
Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi's youngest son and three grandchildren were killed in an air strike, a spokesman said Sunday.
Discovery to air Vietnam documentaries in May
Four documentaries by winners of Discovery Channel's First Time Filmmakers Vietnam initiative will premiere in May.
Vietnam names contestant for Miss Global Beauty
Phan Thi Huong Giang, the first runner-up in the 2009 Miss Jewelry contest, will represent Vietnam at 2011 Miss Global Beauty pageant.
Fireworks light up Danang for international festival
Danang sparkled with all sorts of colours on the opening night of international firework contest along Han River.
Morocco bomb investigators looking at Al-Qaeda
A bomb in Marrakesh that killed 16 people was set off by a remote-control device and bore the hallmarks of Al-Qaeda, a Moroccan minister said.
Newlyweds William and Kate kiss as world watches
Prince William and Kate Middleton married with a mix of pageantry and spontaneity, kissing twice in front of a sea of revellers.
WTO talks on 'brink of failure': Lamy
The Doha round of global talks aimed at expanding free trade is on the brink of failure, World Trade Organisation chief Pascal Lamy warned.
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