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Typhoon Megi claims 10 lives in the Philippines

The strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines in years killed at least 10 people as it generated waves as big as houses and destroyed swathes of vital rice crops, authorities said Tuesday.

Typhoon Megi death toll rises to three in Philippines

Philippine authorities said Tuesday the death toll from Typhoon Megi had risen to three.

IMF meets central bank chiefs in Shanghai

International Monetary Fund and central bank officials from around the world met in China Monday to discuss ways to boost the global economic recovery.

TNK-BP says to acquire BP's Vietnam, Venezuela assets

Russian oil company TNK-BP said it had agreed a deal with BP to acquire the troubled British oil giant's assets in Vietnam and Venezuela for 1.8 billion dollars.

Vietnam rolls out red carpet for film festival

The Vietnam International Film Festival opened with the attendance of many film makers, directors, actors and actresses.

Japan PM voices regret over protests in China

Japan's Prime Minister voiced regret over a wave of angry anti-Japanese protests in China at the weekend.

Big toe crew bags Asian hip-hop competition prize

A Vietnamese hip-hop dance crew has bagged the first prize at Southeast Asia's Battle of the Year contest in Singapore.

Study predicts women in power, Muslims heading West

In the next 40 years, an unprecedented number of women will be in positions of power, and Muslim immigration to the West will rise, a new report says.

Somali pirates seize South Korean fishing boat

A South Korean fishing boat with 43 people on board has been seized by Somali pirates off the coast of Kenya, the foreign ministry said Sunday.

China mine accident leaves 20 dead, 17 missing

A China coal mine accident killed 20 miners and left another 17 missing underground Saturday, the government said.

Time, like all good things, may come to an end: study

The end of the world as we know it cannot be avoided, but it can be predicted, according to a group of astrophysicists.

1st Vietnam International Film Festival to take place in Hanoi

Vietnam’s first International Film Festival will take place in Hanoi from October 17 to 21, 2010 and will showcase the best in Vietnamese and global cinema.

Grand masters to battle in France

Two International Grand Masters Le Quang Liem and Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son will compete in the Cap D’Agde Rapid Chess tournament in France from October 23-31.

Time to find a second Earth, WWF says

Carbon pollution and over-use of Earth's natural resources have become so critical that we will need a second planet to meet our needs by 2030, the WWF said.

Google profit soars in third quarter

Google reported that its quarterly profit soared on the back of its thriving Internet advertising service and that its display and mobile ad businesses are taking wing.