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Vietnamese top sprinter breaks leg in accident

Vietnam's top female sprinter Truong Thanh Hang had her right leg broken in a motorcycle accident during a regular practice along with her fellow athletes on a wide road along the seashore of Da Nang central city on Friday.

Recalling 1812 battle, Putin calls for unity in Russia

President Vladimir Putin made a rousing call for unity among Russia's diverse ethnic and religious groups on Sunday as he led commemorations of a battle 200 years ago that led to the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Apple takes aim at Samsung's Galaxy S III phone

Apple Inc. is once again targetting Samsung Electronics Co. by taking aim at its rival's bestselling Galaxy S III phone.

Roddick beats Fognini to postpone retirement

2003 champion Roddick stuck around at least a little longer by getting past 59th-ranked Fabio Fognini of Italy 7-5, 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-4.

President presents awards to defence scientists

President Truong Tan Sang presented the Ho Chi Minh and State awards on science and technology to 75 scientists working in the field of national defence and security.

US special forces 'suspend training of Afghans'

The commander of US special forces in Afghanistan has suspended training for all new Afghan recruits until Afghan soldiers are re-investigated for ties to insurgents, The Washington Post reported.

President sends letter for new academic year

President Truong Tan Sang sent a congratulatory letter to the education sector, students and parents across the country to mark the beginning of the 2012-2013 academic year.

Hue opens new bridge over Huong River

Hue City inaugurated the new Bach Ho Bridge over the Huong River, on the occasion of the 67th anniversary of National Day on September 2.

National Day celebrated in Australia, Thailand, China

Vietnamese embassies in Australia, Thailand and China held banquets on August 31 to celebrate 67 yeas of the August 1945 Revolution and National Day (September 2).

Eurozone unemployment at new high

Unemployment across the 17-nation eurozone hit a record 18 million in July, the EU statistics agency says.

Clint Eastwood speech bemuses fellow stars

Eastwood's speech at the Republican National Convention has drawn a mixed reaction from the Hollywood community.

Vietnam pledges to support NAM initiatives

Vietnam fully supported initiatives aimed at strengthening global governance as underlined by the theme of the 16th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit, said Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh.

Ships ordered out of Khanh Hoa coastal areas

All ships that have been anchored for a long time in the area of Khanh Hoa Province have been requested to move.

Congestion on Independence Day

Thousands of people leave the city during Independence Day, causing congestion at many stations and roads.

10,000 Yosemite tourists could face deadly virus

Some 10,000 visitors to California's Yosemite National Park could have been exposed to a deadly virus that kills one in three victims and cannot be treated, officials said.

Water source for Hanoi gets “poisoned”

Tens of cubic meters of waste water from a rubbish dump in Hoa Binh City pour into the Da River each day, which is the water supply source for the capital city.

Leaders pay floral tribute to President Ho Chi Minh

A delegation of high-ranking leaders has paid floral tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum on the occasion of Vietnam’s National Day (Sept. 2).

Japanese peace boat arrives in Da Nang

A group of nearly 40 AO victims worldwide and the Japanese affected by atomic bombs on aboard Japan’s Peace Boat joined in an exchange with Vietnamese AO victims.

Inspectorate puts SOEs in firing line

The Government Inspectorate will put four big state-run groups under the microscope after many state-owned enterprises’ misuse of state capital hits the headlines.