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Thai ministers airlifted after protesters storm parliament

Military helicopters airlifted government ministers from Thailand's parliament after angry protesters stormed the building in a dramatic escalation of their bid to topple the government.

Vietnam holds first international piano contest

The 2010 Vietnam International Piano Contest aims to identify and support talented young classical musicians in Vietnam and around the globe.

ASEAN+3 hold regional financial meeting

The meeting discussed regional economic and financial developments and policies as well as long-term cooperation in the field among ASEAN+3 members.

Major quake hits Indonesia, tsunami alert in Thailand

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's Sumatra island early Wednesday, triggering a tsunami alert in nearby Thailand.

ASEAN 16-preliminary meetings held in Hanoi

The meeting focused on four major issues of global challenges, natural disasters, human resources development and economic recovery.

Duke does it in 61-59 thriller over Butler

Duke beat Butler 61-59 for the national championship Monday night, a win that wasn't secure until after the buzzer sounded.

Singapore to give a sneak peak of world's largest sky park

Singapore will soon provide a glimpse into the world's most expensive building, Marina Bay Sands, an integrated resort related to the Venetian Macao.

Vietnam committed to sustainable use of Mekong River resources

PM Dung has affirmed Vietnam’s strong commitment to working closely with other countries in the Mekong River Basin to use and protect the river’s resources effectively and sustainably.

ASEAN Central Bank Deputies Meeting opens

The meeting of ASEAN deputy finance ministers and vice central bank governors opened in Nha Trang city of the central coast province of Khanh Hoa on April 5.

8 dead, more than 20 missing after US mine blast

An explosion ripped through a coal mine Monday in the US state of West Virginia, killing at least eight miners and leaving more than 20 unaccounted for

Danish tanker rescued from Somali pirates: task force

A Danish tanker escaped a pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden after a French patrolling aircraft forced the Somali attackers to flee, the multi-national anti-piracy force said Monday.

Vietnam aims high at ASEAN Futsal Championships

Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Vietnam are competing in the 2010 ASEAN Futsal Championships in HCM City from April 5-11.

China says 95 workers found alive in flooded mine

At least 95 workers have been found alive in a Chinese coal mine more than a week after they were trapped by an underground flood.

Italian businesses eye Vietnamese market

Italian businesses have described Vietnam as a young and dynamic economy which has great potential for development and investment.

PM Dung arrives Thailand for MRC Summit

Attending the 1st International Summit of the Mekong River Commission held in Thailand, PM Nguyen Tan Dung met with the host PM, Lao PM and the WB Vice President.

Major quake in Mexico rocks southwestern US corner

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake in northwestern Mexico rocked buildings as far away as southern California.

Russian experts in Vietnam war gather in Moscow

More than 40 former Russian experts who worked in Vietnam during the wartime gathered on the outskirts of Moscow for the celebration of their first coming to Vietnam 45 years ago.