Premiership transfer record smashed in Torres Chelsea moveChelsea smashed the British transfer record to sign Spain striker Fernando Torres for £50 million from Liverpool.
Tet festivities in Hoi An for foreign touristsForeign tourists can look forward to many interesting events to celebrate Tet in Hoi An Town in the central province of Quang Nam.
BP braces for huge annual loss after oil spill crisisOil giant BP is forecast to post its first annual loss in almost 20 years as it struggles to face the aftermath of the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster.
Japan's Ichiro Ozawa charged over funding scandalJapan's Ichiro Ozawa, one of the governing Democratic Party's top figures, has been charged over a political fund-raising scandal.
Malaysian peatswamps obliterated for palm oil: studyPeatswamp forests home to such species as the Borneo pygmy elephant are being obliterated in Malaysian Borneo to make way for palm oil plantations.
US judge deals new blow to Obama health reformA second US federal judge Monday declared President Barack Obama's health care law unconstitutional.
Egypt braces for mass protests as army holds backEgyptians plan mass marches in their campaign to oust President Mubarak, reassured by the all-powerful army.
Residents, tourists flee as cyclone nears AustraliaResidents and tourists evacuated coastal areas of Australia's Queensland state as officials warned a looming monster cyclone could be "deadly".
Harmonica clubs attract people in Ho Chi Minh CityA club of young members often gathers in Hoang Van Thu Park, in Ho Chi Minh City, every weekend, to practice melodies on harmonica.
Nissan suspends production in EgyptJapan's Nissan Motor has halted its production in Egypt at least for this week due to turmoil in the country.
Vietnam set sights on SEA Games finalVietnam targets reaching the final of the SEA Games in Indonesia in November but experts think it requires a lot of work.
Oman uncovers 'spy network', UAE denies any linksThe authorities in Oman says they have uncovered a network of spies working for the United Arab Emirates, according to the state news agency.
Evacuations begin amid Egypt travel warningsCountries around the globe warned against visiting Egypt and some began evacuating their citizens
10 dead in German train collision: rescuersTen people died when a regional passenger train collided with a goods train in eastern Germany, according to police and firemen.
Mubarak names deputy as protest deaths top 100Embattled Hosni Mubarak tapped Egypt's military intelligence chief as his vice president, as fresh riots left 25 people dead.
Egypt in revolt as Mubarak stands fastTens of thousands of Egyptians Saturday snubbed Hosni Mubarak's promised reforms and took their deadly revolt to the streets.
Moscow to shut all schools due to fluMoscow and at least two other Russian cities will close their elementary schools for a week because of a major flu outbreak that has mostly affected the young.
Clashes in Tunisia as new cabinet sworn inRiot police and hundreds of protesters clashed in the Tunisian capital Friday, as a new cabinet was sworn into office.
Mubarak defiant as Egypt death toll mountsEgypt's President Hosni Mubarak addressed the nation for the first time since deadly protests erupted against his regime.
Germany sign Barbie for World CupThe German Football Federation is planning to cash in on hosting the Women's World Cup with a football version of the children's doll Barbie.
Vietnam to make debut at Venice Art BiennaleVietnam will, for the first time, participate in the Venice Art Biennale in Italy with an...
Danang to launch nine-day beach tourism festivalDanang will open its 2026 beach season with a nine-day festival from April 25 to May 3,...