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Carter leaves N. Korea with freed American, nuke pledge

Former US president Jimmy Carter flew out of North Korea after securing the release of an American citizen and a pledge from Pyongyang to resume nuclear disarmament talks.

Martial artists set for karate tourney

Up to 250 martial artists from 32 teams will be taking part in the National Karate Championship at Quang Ngai Gymnasium on September 4-9.

North Korea leader 'makes visit to China'

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il was believed to be visiting key ally China on Thursday, possibly with his youngest son and presumed successor.

Pakistan orders nearly half a million to evacuate

Pakistan ordered nearly half a million people to evacuate towns on Thursday as rising floods threaten further havoc in the country.

China's epic traffic jam 'vanished'

Can a monster traffic jam spanning dozens of miles and leaving drivers stuck for days really disappear overnight?

Minh advances in Paris

Nguyen Tien Minh of Viet Nam continued his bid for a first badminton world championship title with a second convincing victory yesterday in Paris.

Dang Thuy Tram’s diary published in French

The French version of “The Diary of Dang Thuy Tram” was published by French publisher Philippe Picquier on August 20.

Chilean miners trapped in 'hell' told of long rescue ordeal

Chilean officials broke the news to a desperate group of trapped miners that they could be stuck in their collapsed mine for months before being rescued.

German music night marks Hanoi millennial anniversary

A special concert to mark the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi was held in Berlin on August 22.

China's massive traffic jam could last for weeks

China has just been declared the world's second biggest economy, and now it has a monster traffic jam to match.

Vietnam duo knocked out of badminton worlds in Paris

Vietnam mixed pair Duong Bao Duc and Thai Thi Hong Gam were ousted yesterday from the ongoing World Badminton Championship in Paris.

54 survivors, 42 dead in China plane crash

A Chinese airliner smashed into two pieces while trying to land in heavy fog, leaving at least 42 people dead but 54 survivors.

Philippine police admit blunders in hostage drama

Philippine police conceded Tuesday they had made blunders ending a bus hijacking as outrage grew over the bloody assault.

Mexican beauty crowned Miss Universe

Mexico's Jimena Navarrete was crowned Miss Universe in an upset victory that stunned the pageant world.

Young National Athletics Champs opens in Hanoi

366 athletes from 42 teams across the country are competing at the Young National Athletics Championship.

China's nine-day traffic jam stretches 100km

Thousands of vehicles were bogged down Monday in a more than 100-kilometre traffic jam leading to Beijing that has lasted nine days.

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".