International

Russia’s Sukhinova named new Miss World
13/12/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge - Russian blonde Kseniya Sukhinova became the new Miss World Saturday in South Africa. Newly crowned Miss World Kseniya Sukhinova from Russia smiles after winning the Miss World contest in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday,...
Raul Castro begins first overseas trip, arrives in Venezuela
13/12/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge - Cuban President Raul Castro arrived in Caracas on Saturday for a brief visit to Venezuela on his first overseas trip since assuming office in February. Cuban President Raul Castro (L) arrived in Caracas, December 13, 2008,...
Thaksin lashes at justice, military for interference with Thai politics
13/12/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge - Ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra accused the country’s judicial and military system of interfering in politics and destroying democracy in a pre-recorded speech delivered to his supporters who rallied at Bangkok’s National...
Obama announces choice for housing secretary
13/12/2008 05:00
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama said Saturday that he has chosen Shaun Donovan, New York City’s housing commissioner, to be his secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). He made the announcement in weekly radio address. “As...
Madonna arrives in Brazil for five concerts
13/12/2008 05:00
U.S. mega star Madonna arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Friday to start her five concerts in Brazil. Madonna poses for a luxurious brand ad. Madonna is to stage her performances in the world-renowned Maracana stadium in Rio on Sunday and...
Zardari says Pakistan committed to fight against terrorism
13/12/2008 05:00
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to fight against terrorism and visiting British Prime Minister Gordon Brown pledged more assistance. Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari speaks at a joint press...
British PM hints to send more troops to Afghanistan
13/12/2008 05:00
Visiting British Prime Minister Gordon Brown hinted on Saturday additional troops would be sent to the post-Taliban Afghanistan. Britain’s Prime Minister Gordon Brown (C) talks to British soldiers during a visit to the Musa Qala district of...