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UN chief backs Pakistan’s efforts to seek truth, justice on Bhutto assassination

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Friday said that he supports Pakistan’s efforts to search for truth and justice on the December 2007 assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. A supporter holds a candle next to a picture of slain former prime minister Benazir Bhutto during a prayer ceremony ahead of her first death anniversary in Karachi December... Read more

U.S. researchers create artificial human bone marrow

A University of Michigan lab has created artificial bone marrow that can continuously make red and white blood cells. This development could lead to simpler pharmaceutical drug testing, closer study of immune system defects and a continuous supply of blood for transfusions, the research team reported in the current issue of journal Biomaterials. The substance... Read more

Ukrainian PM calls for president’s resignation

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko called on Wednesday for President Viktor Yushchenko’s resignation for covering up currency speculations. Ukraine’s Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko speaks during a news conference in Kiev December 24, 2008. Tymoshenko called on Wednesday for President Viktor Yushchenko’s resignation for covering up currency... Read more

Vitamin D deficiency ups pregnant women’s Cesarean risk

Pregnant women with Vitamin D deficiency may have a greater risk of having a Cesarean delivery, a new study shows. The risk of Cesarean delivery may be almost 4 times higher for women with Vitamin D deficiency than those who have a sufficient level of Vitamin D, according to the study conducted by researchers at Boston University School of Medicine and Boston... Read more

Ancient town to host New Year’s Eve carnival

Tourists sightsee central Hoi An Town. A New Year’s Eve carnival featuring performances by foreign artists is to be held in the ancient town. Hoi An Town in central Quang Nam Province will entertain tourists with a New Year’s Eve carnival featuring foreign artists. According to Le Van Giang, head of the... Read more

Quang Nam revokes S. Korean firm’s license for farmer rip-off

Quang Nam Province authorities Tuesday revoked a South Korean company’s investment license, six months after the director allegedly absconded owing almost US$100,000 to local chili farmers. The provincial People’s Committee said it revoked Tuong Lai (Future) Company’s license because it “failed to invest in the project as regulated... Read more

Canada’s consumer confidence hits 26-year low

People walk past a “time to shop” sign in downtown San Francisco, California, in this Dec. 9, 2008 file photo.Consumer confidence in Canada is at its lowest level in 26 years, according to a report released Monday by the Conference Board of Canada.  (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)Consumer confidence index fell 3.3 points to 67.7, the third consecutive... Read more

Future’s so bright, City needs shades

VietNamNet Bridge – The southern hub of Viet Nam, HCM City, will still be an attractive market for real estate development in the coming year. The survey ranks HCM City as the strongest development market in Asia Pacific; top Asia Pacific city in which to buy hotel space; top market for investment in the office sector; and one of the most promising markets... Read more

Five convicted of conspiracy to attack U.S. army base

A van carrying five men convicted of conspiracy to kill U.S. soldiers in a planned attack on an Army base in New Jersey leaves the federal courthouse in Camden, New Jersey, December 22, 2008. Five men were convicted on Monday of conspiracy to kill U.S. soldiers in a planned attack on an Army base in New Jersey that prosecutors... Read more

VN-Index repeats last week’s gains

VietNamNet Bridge – The VN-Index extended last week’s modest rally by adding 2.79 points yesterday to close at 310.05. The rise came as the State Bank of Viet Nam announced that it was lowering the prime interest rate to 8.5 per cent, a cut of 1.5 percentage points. Foreign investors yesterday were net sellers of about 629,000 shares, with a net sales... Read more

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