mexico president elect says will invite trump to inauguration

Mexico president-elect says will invite Trump to inauguration

Mexican president-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Thursday (Jul 5) he will invite US President Donald Trump to his inauguration on Dec 1, the leftist leader's latest olive branch after two years of deeply strained ties.
fair game lions eat poachers on south africa reserve

Fair game? Lions eat poachers on South Africa reserve

At least three suspected poachers who were apparently hunting for rhinos have been mauled to death and eaten by lions on a game reserve in South Africa, the owner said on Thursday (Jul 5).
former knitting company general director prosecuted for fraud

Former knitting company general director prosecuted for fraud

The Police Investigation Agency under the Ministry of Public Security on Monday announced it had launched legal proceedings against Le Thanh Cong, former general director of Dong Phuong Knitting Company, for “abuse of position and power while on duty”.
vietnam consumer confidence in q1 reaches new high

Vietnam consumer confidence in Q1 reaches new high

Rising nine points compared to the fourth quarter of last year on the back of increased positivity about local job prospects and the state of personal finances, Vietnam’s consumer confidence index reached its highest level in the last decade.
at least 44 dead in bus crash in northern india

At least 44 dead in bus crash in northern India

At least 44 people were killed in northern India on Sunday (Jul 1) when a passenger bus crashed into a gorge in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, officials said.
gunman shoots into maryland newsroom kills at least five

Gunman shoots into Maryland newsroom, kills at least five

At least five people were killed and several others injured on Thursday (Jun 28) when a gunman opened fire inside the offices of the Capital Gazette, a newspaper based in Annapolis, a historic city an hour east of Washington.
senegal japan play out 2 2 thriller to keep world cup last 16 hopes alive

Senegal, Japan play out 2-2 thriller to keep World Cup last-16 hopes alive

Substitute Keisuke Honda equalised with 12 minutes left as Japan twice pegged back Senegal in a thrilling 2-2 draw on Sunday (Jun 24) that leaves World Cup Group H wide open.
airbus warns could leave uk if no brexit deal

Airbus warns could leave UK if no Brexit deal

Aviation giant Airbus has warned it could pull out of Britain if it leaves the European Union without a deal, upping the pressure on Friday (Jun 22) on Prime Minister Theresa May to make progress in Brexit negotiations with Brussels.
jedinak levels but australia can only draw with denmark

Jedinak levels but Australia can only draw with Denmark

Australia captain Mile Jedinak hit a second-half VAR-assisted penalty to secure a 1-1 World Cup draw with Denmark on Thursday that left the Socceroos' last-16 hopes hanging by a thread.
cu lao cham the reality of the conservation park

Cu Lao Cham, the reality of the conservation park

Cu Lao Cham is only 20 minutes by speedboat from Hoi An. The island has been sitting on my must-see list for a long time. Not only was it a dream destination in children’s adventure books, it was also known as a paradise of crystal clear water, lush green foliage, pristine beaches and, last but not least, an inviting seabed perfect for amateur snorkeling.
national assembly adopts seven laws during fifth session

National Assembly adopts seven laws during fifth session

After nearly one month of sitting, the 5th session of the 14th NA completed the working agenda with many important legislative issues and significant decisions of the country.
johnson leads hoffman at us open woods misses cut

Johnson leads Hoffman at US Open, Woods misses cut

Dustin Johnson took command of the US Open on Friday (Jun 15), firing a three-under-par 67 at Shinnecock Hills for a four-shot lead as the only player under par after 36 punishing holes.
13 dead 31 wounded in kabul attack

13 dead, 31 wounded in Kabul attack

A suicide attacker blew himself up on Monday (Jun 11) as government workers queued for an early bus home during the holy month of Ramadan, killing at least 13 people and wounding 31, officials and hospital staff said.
at least 16 dead as arms depot blows up in baghdad

At least 16 dead as arms depot blows up in Baghdad

At least 16 people were killed and dozens injured after an arms depot exploded in the Sadr City district of the Iraqi capital late Wednesday (Jun 6), security and medical sources said.
economy blooms in first five months

Economy blooms in first five months

Vietnam’s economic situation in the first five months of the year has seen firms’ confidence increasingly strengthen, with industrial production climbing to the highest level seen in the period since 2012.