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India's Atwal makes history with Wyndham win

Arjun Atwal became the first Indian-born player to win on the USPGA Tour by shooting a final round three-under par 67 to capture the Wyndham Championship.

Record high of people in art show marking Hanoi's foundation

Thousands of artists, veterans and people will join the art show titled “Thang Long – Hanoi- Ho Chi Minh Age” on October 3.

China closes factories as green deadline looms

China has ordered thousands of companies to close high-polluting plants as its leadership vies to retool economic growth.

HCM City girl crowned Miss Vietnam World 2010

Luu Thi Diem Huong from Ho Chi Minh City was crowned Miss Vietnam World 2010 at Vinpearl Land, Nha Trang City.

Australia in political limbo after voters punish PM

Australia was in political limbo Sunday after voters punished Prime Minister Julia Gillard for deposing her predecessor two months ago.

No. 1-ranked Serena Williams pulls out of US Open

Serena Williams withdrew from the U.S. Open on Friday, saying she still is recovering from surgery to repair cuts on her right foot.

Film week celebrates August Revolution and National Day

A film week will be held in Vietnam from August 31 to September 6 to mark 65th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

World urged to act on Pakistan or risk rebel rise

UN chief Ban Ki-moon said Pakistan faces a "slow-motion tsunami" as the flood-ravaged nation pleaded for a massive injection of global aid.

Vietnamese model becomes UNICEF goodwill ambassador

Supermodel Vu Nguyen Ha Anh has been appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Vietnam.

Babel earns Liverpool slender advantage

Liverpool will take a slender 1-0 lead to Turkey after a Ryan Babel goal earned Roy Hodgson's side a narrow victory over Trabzonspor.

Asia's booming middle classes unmasked in new study

Asia's aspirational middle classes have been laid bare in a major new study focusing on their astonishing growth.

Last US combat brigade leaves Iraq

The last US combat brigade pulled out of Iraq at dawn on Thursday, a key milestone in the withdrawal of American forces.

Indonesia railway launches women-only carriages

Indonesia launched women-only train carriages on Thursday to counter sexual harassment on public transport.

Chess players ready for Russia Olympiad

Vietnam's best chess players are ready for the Chess Olympiad 2010 in Khanty Mansiysk, Russia, from September 19 to October 4.

Vietnam inspired Canadian writer's new novel

"The Beauty of Humanity Movement" takes place in Hanoi and explores the country's recent past and present through the eyes of an elderly street vendor.

Special ballet concert to be held in Hanoi

Dancers and musicians of the Vietnam National Opera & Ballet Theater and Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra will be onstage in a special ballet concert.