Philippine police defend handling of deadly hostage crisis
Philippine police on Tuesday defended their handling of a bus hostage crisis that left eight Hong Kong tourists dead, but acknowledged some tactical "shortcomings".
Five Hong Kong tourists killed in Philippine hostage crisis
At least five Hong Kong tourists were killed during a dramatic hostage siege in the Philippine capital on Monday, doctors said.
Pakistan floods leave millions hungry: U.N.
Pakistan's worst floods in decades have left millions hungry, the United Nations said on Monday.
Giant embroidered picture to mark Hanoi’s great celebration
An enormous embroidered piece entitled “Coi xua” (Old Origins) to mark the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long Hanoi will be on display in the capital.
Hai Phong come second in League
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India carmaker signs deal to buy Ssangyong
India's vehicle maker Mahindra and Mahindra signed a preliminary agreement to take over bankrupt South Korean carmaker Ssangyong Motor.
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.
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