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HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Care for orphanages should come from love, devotion and enthusiasm, and that's exactly what 60-year-old Bui Cong Hiep from Ho Chi Minh City has in abundance. With his family, he has donated property to build shelters and care for orphaned children in the city. For Hiep, who now lives in Long Truong ward in district 9, caring for orphans also means helping them to grow into valuable members of society. He might have appeared to be just your average city-dweller, but that was before he and his family decided to donate 1,500sq.m of land and a three-storey house worth more than 100 billion VND (4.3 million USD) to house nearly a hundred orphans in 2017. He and his wife Pham Hoang Lan, daughter Bui Lan Hoanh, 31, and son Bui Quang Huy, 26, have been running a factory for more than 20 years in Binh Thanh district. The factory is the family's major income. It is also the main financial source for them to care for 88 orphans at an orphanage named Thien Than (Angel). … [Read more...] about A man brings life to orphans, abandoned children in HCM City

Maharashtra government has suspended a top official for “negligence and irresponsible conduct” after farmers received a video game on their mobile phones instead of information about the loan waiver. The official, Satish Soni, is the commissioner of cooperation and also registrar of cooperative societies. The decision was taken after it was found Soni had tampered with video tutorial sent to farmers regarding the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule loan waiver scheme, announced by the Shiv Sena-led government last year, an official statement said on Wednesday. Instead of the video tutorial which was sent out to farmers by the agriculture department, candy crush video game opened on their mobile phones, it said. The statement said an investigation revealed Soni had prepared two letters dated January 7, 2020, to be sent to the agriculture commissioner with a URL link of the video. Accordingly, the agriculture department asked its IT cell to further process it, but URL turned out to be … [Read more...] about Farmers get game on mobile instead of waiver info

-- A 23-year-old man and his companion in Dau Tieng District in the southern province of Binh Duong were fined for multiple violations of traffic safety on Wednesday after a video which captured the two men showering themselves with water from a bucket while riding a motorbike went viral on the Internet. … [Read more...] about Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News – January 23

Israeli politics' defining questionThe Times of Israel's Haviv Gur says the Palestinian question has been the defining question of Israeli politics for 25 years. Israel withdrew from Gaza in 2005, but has launched three major military operations against the Hamas-controlled territory since. … [Read more...] about How democratic is Israel?

In a Furry Friend update, we are thrilled we could make Jeannette’s dream come true when she adopted Amber. When Jeannette’s last dog passed away, she was looking everywhere for a new Shih Tzu like Amber. Jeannette was so excited when she saw Amber and found her new best friend. They go everywhere together, even to work. … [Read more...] about Furry Friend Finder: Ginger Rogers And Coconut

Hanoi (VNA) - Archaeologists have recently unearthed wooden stakes that are thought to have been planted in a river in the coastal city of Hai Phong to repel Yuan-Mongol invaders' boats and secure the Bach Dang River victory in 1288 for Dai Viet (then Vietnam). Researcher Bui Van Hieu from the Vietnam Archaeology Institute said the stakes would have been deployed by Tran Dynasty (1226-1400) fighters as a trap to destroy enemy boats and divert the current. The historic victory reported in records has been proved by traces of wooden stakes on the river bed found in Yen Giang, Dong Van Muoi and Dong Ma Ngua in the northern province of Quang Ninh. Recently, traces of the same wooden stakes have been unearthed in Lien Khe commune, Thuy Nguyen district, Hai Phong city. They were discovered by chance near the Da Bac River dyke by locals. The stakes measured 3-4m in height with a diameter of 30cm. Experts examined the stakes and decided to … [Read more...] about Ancient war trap shows great campaign by Tran army

A 36-year-old woman was found dead in her flat in suburban Kurla on Wednesday evening with the police suspecting that she might have attempted suicide. Ameena Saeed Azmi, the deceased, lived in Alta Vista SRA Society in Kurla. The death came to light when her neighbours noticed foul smell emanating from the flat and alerted the police. It was suspected that she tried to hang herself from the ceiling fan but the scarf which she had tied around her neck broke due to the weight and she fell on the bed. The body was sent for autopsy and further probe was on, said Deputy Commissioner of Police Shashikumar Meena. "On the basis of primary information we have registered an Accidental Death Report," he added. … [Read more...] about Woman found dead in Kurla flat, suicide attempt suspected

The movie relies on its solid screen play and brilliant direction. The cinematographer has amazingly captured the beauty of Dubai and Abu Dhabi in stunning frames. The songs composed by Ranjin Raj have already topped the hit list. The peppy numbers and the beautiful melodies are sure to excite music lovers. … [Read more...] about Al Mallu movie review: A simple film with a relevant message

These have been preceded by other statements in China’s official military media that underscore the extent of China-Pakistan cooperation in military matters. Late last year, reports proposed the sale a few years later of China’s first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, to Pakistan. The discussions suggested that the sale would help rectify the existing imbalance in maritime power between Pakistan and India, be more affordable for Islamabad, and financially benefit China. … [Read more...] about India must take note of the China-Pakistan nexus | Opinion

“From the appointment of pro-life judges and federal workers, to cutting taxpayer funding for abortions here and abroad, to calling for an end to late-term abortions, President Trump and his administration have been consistent champions for life and their support for the March for Life has been unwavering,” Mancini said. … [Read more...] about Donald Trump to become first US president to attend March for Life anti-abortion rally