Polls opened in a joyful though serious mood Sunday in Tunisia's first-ever free elections, nine months after the surprise toppling of a dictator that sparked the Arab Spring.
An additional US$25 million has been allocated to help Vietnam improve its response to avian influenza, human influenza, and other newly emerging disease.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has urged the Academy of Politics to step up scientific research and international cooperation to meet renewal requirements.
Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz has died, the palace announced, leaving his brother Prince Nayef the likely successor to the ailing King Abdullah.
Extreme high tide of over level 3 and simultaneous release of floodwaters from reservoirs into the Dong Nai River at the end of October will be catastrophic.
Nearly 100 motorcycle racers from 19 clubs across the country will take part in the second Vietnam Motor Cub Prix -Rebel Cup in Binh Duong Province on October 29-30.