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Kontinental Hockey League Fixtures

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Oct 23 (OPTA) - Kontinental Hockey League fixtures for this weekend Friday, October 23 fixtures (MSK/GMT) HC Amur Khabarovsk v HC Traktor [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-ha-giang-cao-nguyen-da-dong-van-3-ngay-2-dem.html kynghidongduong.vn] Chelyabinsk (1200/0900) HK Barys Astana v HC Ak Bars Kazan (1630/1330) HC Severstal Cherepovets v HC Metallurg Magnitogorsk (1900/1600) HC Vityaz v HC Sochi (1930/1630) HK CSKA Moskva v HK Dinamo Minsk (1930/1630) Saturday, October 24 fixtures (MSK/GMT) HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk v Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (1700/1400) HC Avangard Omsk v HC Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg (1700/1400) Sunday, October 25 [http://www.dict.cc/?s=fixtures fixtures] (MSK/GMT) HC Amur Khabarovsk v HC Traktor Chelyabinsk (1000/0700) HC Kunlun Red Star v HK CSKA Moskva (1700/1400) HC Spartak Moskva v HC Sochi (1700/1400) HK Dinamo Minsk v HC Severstal Cherepovets (1710/1410) Monday, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-ha-giang-cao-nguyen-da-dong-van-3-ngay-2-dem.html tour hà giang từ hà nội] October 26 fixtures (MSK/GMT) HC Sibir Novosibirsk Oblast v HK Barys Astana (1530/1230) HC Metallurg Magnitogorsk v Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod (1700/1400) HC Salavat Yulaev Ufa v Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (1700/1400) HK Dynamo Moskva v HC Vityaz (1930/1630) SKA Saint Petersburg v HC Avangard Omsk (1930/1630) Jokerit v HC Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg (1930/1630) Tuesday, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-ha-giang-cao-nguyen-da-dong-van-3-ngay-2-dem.html tour hà giang từ hà nội] October 27 fixtures (MSK/GMT) HC Ak Bars Kazan v HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk (1900/1600) HC Spartak Moskva v [http://thesaurus.com/browse/HC%20Severstal HC Severstal] Cherepovets (1930/1630)

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Failure To Protect Valiant NHS Staff Is A Tragedy

2020-12-30T22:53:06Z

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The primary role of the free Press has always been to hold the mighty to account. To fight injustice, to ask searching questions of the rich and powerful, and to represent the interests of ordinary families when the State becomes oppressive or overweening. But there are times when words alone are not enough. We have to match them with deeds and dive into the fray ourselves. The Mail has a proud record of such direct action, from airlifting Vietnamese orphans out of the cauldron of Saigon in the 1970s, to more recently helping mobilise a huge force of volunteers to rid our streets and countryside of the scourge of litter. Today, in that same spirit of conscience and public service, we launch an ambitious project aimed at helping to solve the thorniest conundrum of the moment: how to fill troubling gaps in the supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) to frontline [/news/nhs/index.html NHS] workers, especially high-quality gowns. Thanks to a £1.25million donation from this newspaper, including a substantial contribution from the family of our chairman Viscount Rothermere, and in partnership with global software experts Salesforce, we have sourced and purchased 20 tons of fluid-resistant gowns, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa từ hà nội] ‘coveralls' (head-to-toe protective suits) and high-grade surgical masks from China. The Daily Mail has launched an ambitious project aimed at helping to solve the thorniest conundrum of the moment: how to fill gaps in the supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) to frontline NHS workers. Pictured: NHS staff prepare to swab a member of the public in Wolverhampton at a drive through coronavirus testing site They were flown in from Shanghai last night and, after extensive quality checks, taken in Daily Mail trucks to an NHS distribution centre for delivery to hospitals and care homes where they are most needed. This was not a one-off gesture. We intend it to be the first of many such flights and hope that you, our amazing readers, will help us in our task. You have always rallied to noble causes in the past. We ardently hope you will do so again. You have backed our campaigns to clean up plastic waste, slash the use of plastic bags in shops and supermarkets and raise funds to mount an appeal against the palpably unsafe murder conviction of Royal Marine Sergeant Alexander Blackman. Sgt Blackman had killed a mortally wounded Taliban insurgent while under immense stress and in the heat of battle. Thanks to you, that murder conviction was rightly downgraded on appeal to manslaughter and he was freed from prison to rejoin his family. Over Christmas 2018, we asked you to donate your time to the NHS. Your response was overwhelming. More than 34,000 of you joined our ‘Hospital Helpforce', pledging more than 1million hours to assist on the front line. The Daily Mail has sourced and purchased 20 tons of fluid-resistant gowns, ‘coveralls' (head-to-toe protective suits) and high-grade surgical masks from China RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/news/article-8266591/Woman-35-stockpiled-2-500-PPE-refuses-donate-NHS.html Woman, 35, who stockpiled £2,500 of masks, gloves and face...] [/news/article-8263323/Boriss-PMs-lockdown-easing-plans-council-tips-reopen-weekend.html Over two-thirds of Britons say lockdown should stay until...] Share this article Share Your tasks ranged from calling vulnerable, elderly people at home to make sure they had the help they needed, collecting and delivering prescriptions and transporting drugs, vital packages and sometimes people to and from hospital. Every one of these tasks took pressure off NHS staff, so they could concentrate on their main function of improving and safeguarding our health. And you're still doing it. That, of course, was before most of us had heard of coronavirus. The challenge now is greater than ever — both for patients and those who look after them with such bravery and dedication. The fact that more than 100 doctors, nurses and care workers have died in this country since the pandemic began shows the risks frontline staff take on our behalf. Every one of them gave their life to keep us safe. The least we can do is protect them to the very best of our abilities. In normal times, it would be up to the Government to make sure its most vulnerable workers had all the necessary protective kit. But these are emphatically not normal times. Ministers have done all in their power to provide hospitals with enough PPE but, with the whole world chasing limited stocks, this has been an almost superhuman task. For all their efforts, there are still shortfalls. A chilling poll from the Royal College of Physicians, published in the Mail yesterday, found that 27 per cent of medical staff were re-using PPE that was intended only for single use. That is simply unacceptable. One of those who died after being diagnosed with Covid-19 — Dr Abdul Mabud Chowdhury — had warned three weeks earlier that supplies of protective equipment were inadequate. His death stands as a [http://www.google.com/search?q=reproach&btnI=lucky reproach] to us all. Working closely with senior NHS managers and Health Secretary Matt Hancock the Daily Mail have identified the stock that is most needed These are of course, unprecedented times. It's easy to criticise minsters for their lack of foresight, or logistical skills. And yes, they have made mistakes, but like everyone else, they are having to learn as they go along. Most PPE has to be imported and, as every country is clamouring for it, we are fighting for a share of a global commodity that seems to be constantly shrinking. And the speed at which hospitals get through it is positively mind-boggling. The Department of Health says that one billion individual items of PPE have been given out since the crisis began, including a staggering 140 million surgical masks and 1.8 million isolation gowns. After each shift, most of it is thrown away. So keeping stocks up to required levels makes painting the Forth Bridge seem a simple task. Which is why we and Salesforce want to try to help alleviate these shortages. We have now established a separate charity, Mail Force, and together have offered assistance to the Department of Health, deploying extensive contacts in China to identify spare PPE capacity outside supply chains used by the NHS. Working closely with senior NHS managers (the last thing we want is to be competing for the same kit) and Health Secretary Matt Hancock we have identified the stock that is most needed. The Department of Health says that one billion individual items of PPE have been given out since the crisis began, including a staggering 140 million surgical masks and 1.8 million isolation gowns Having sourced and purchased it at competitive rates, we are shipping it to the UK using the current surplus of passenger aircraft. In an almost surreal development, last night's shipment came into London on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Normally, this state-of-the-art aircraft would have been packed with excited passengers. Instead, strapped into every seat and crammed into overhead lockers were thousands of pieces of PPE packed in tightly by a small army of Chinese loaders. Today, we hope at least some of it will be put to the crucial purpose for which it was made. We realise that we can't solve the entire problem overnight. But we hope to give an example of what can be done with imagination and collective effort. If you want to help us make a difference, turn to page nine for details of how to donate to Mail Force, the new charity we have set up which will gather funds and purchase this vital equipment. The smallest amount would be hugely welcome, and be assured that every penny will be put to good use — protecting those who protect us. Captain Tom Moore (pictured) raised more that £28million for [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa từ hà nội] NHS charities but they are not allowed to use it to buy PPE There have already been some inspiring examples of private and public sectors working in harmony since the Covid infection invaded. Some of Britain's best engineers have tried to help in making ventilators. Burberry has been making surgical gowns. The fashion industry has been turning out masks. It shows what can be achieved if we all pull together. After all, it's not unusual for local communities to raise private funding for a new scanner at their nearest hospital. Or to help build a sports centre for the local school. (However, the NHS charities that Captain Tom Moore raised more that £28million for are not allowed to use it to buy PPE). And how many in distress at sea owe their lives to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and its almost inconceivably courageous — and unpaid — crews along the full length of our coastline? The RNLI is a charity funded almost exclusively by private donations and legacies In the 1940s, when the sky was dark with bombers and the Nazis were at our gates, another newspaper proprietor, Lord Beaverbrook, made a memorable public appeal for metal items. ‘Give us your pots and pans and we will make Spitfires,' he said. Britain may not be at war, but this is certainly a moment of profound national crisis. There is a battle to be won — and it's one in which we can all play our part.

More Than 100 Top Doctors Have Backed Calls For The Public To Wear Homemade Face Masks To Protect Themselves And Others From Contracting

2020-12-30T22:17:14Z

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More than 100 top doctors have backed calls for [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa giá rẻ] the public to wear homemade face masks to protect themselves and others from [http://www.groundreport.com/?s=contracting contracting] [/news/coronavirus/index.html coronavirus] when they leave their homes. They signed a letter saying they were 'increasingly alarmed at official inaction over the need for the public to wear face masks'. Ministers could make a decision this week on whether to order the use of protective equipment for [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa từ hà nội] millions of Britons in the [https://www.academia.edu/people/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=workplace workplace] and on public transport. The doctors spoke out ahead of a meeting of the Government's scientific advisers tomorrow to review evidence on whether masks should be made compulsory. Two people are pictured wearing masks on London's Clapham Common on Sunday. Ministers could make a decision this week on whether to order the use of protective equipment for [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa giá rẻ] millions of Britons in the workplace and on public transport. RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/news/article-8234935/Flight-India-touch-Adelaide-440-Australians-prepare-coronavirus-quarantine.html Mercy flight from India to touch down in Adelaide today - as...] [/news/article-8233925/Mother-drowned-twins-launches-30-000-divorce-suit-psychiatric-unit.html Killer mother who robbed husband of his two twins by...] [/news/article-8234727/First-two-NHS-Nightingale-patients-discharged.html Tears and cheers as the first successfully treated patients...] [/news/article-8234877/Thousands-descending-reopened-Florida-beaches-prompts-FloridaMorons-trend-Twitter.html Thousands descending on reopened Florida beaches prompts...] Share this article Share 3k shares <div class="art-ins mol-factbox floatRHS news" data-version="2" id="mol-a80dd930-82db-11ea-8a15-539ebb4d8748" website leading doctors call for public to wear home-made masks

All You Need To Know About Saigon

2020-12-30T21:44:34Z

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Ready to don the cap of an explorer? Let's go to Saigon. The city is officially called Ho Chi Minh City and is locally known as SaiGon in the Vietnamese language. The place is one of the most booming cities. The city is busy and thus, prepare yourself to dodge motorbikes and navigate through the market alleys. The temples here, create a mystical environment through the smokes of incense sticks. Tourists love walking on the sidewalks while slurping on the bowls of hot noodles. Most of the tourist attractions in Saigon are based on 20th century war. Well, it may sound somber but the place is truly fascinating with some historical activities suited for [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa từ hà nội] all ages. Where to stay? In Saigon, there are some interesting places to stay. One of the best among them is District 1 which is popularly known as Pham Ngu Lao. This place is the most appropriate for budget backpackers. There are lots of guest houses, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa từ hà nội] hotels but above all, hostels are the most preferable. Most of the affordable hostels in Saigon, Vietnam can be found at Nguyen canh chan. These hostels offer ranges of tariffs to suit all types of budgets. As most of the tourists are foreigners, Pham Ngu Lao is also famous nighttime partying in hostels, bars, nightclubs and massage parlors. Pham Ngu Lao is thronged by a number of international restaurants and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa] nightlife options just around the famous Ben Thanh Market. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push(); However, if you want to accommodate yourself in the midst of posh crowds, head to Dong Khoi area. This place is more prestigious with a number of classic hotels next to Opera House. The streets are home to French colonial architecture and some fancy five star hotels with lush cafes. The perfectly maintained American fighter planes give you a [https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=us&tbm=nws&q=remembrance remembrance] of the past. Walking around Ho Chi Minh City bestows the experience of culture, tradition and war-torn city. However, the time and picture of the city are changing as modern skyscrapers are looking to pierce the sky with the hope of maintaining the new and old metropolis canvas.In recent days, Ho Chi Minh City is the business capital and one of the biggest cities in Vietnam. Getting around Saigon There are different modes of transport when it comes to exploring Saigon. Most of the common are subway and rail transportation. However, with the plan of flying into the city, you'll be welcomed at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. There are multiple cabs waiting for you to take you to your favorite and affordable hostels in Saigon, Vietnam. However, you can also wish to take a bus which departs from out of the airport, across the street. Well, walking in Saigon is similar to experiencing an obstacle course. The street and even sidewalks are ruled by motorbikes. Foreigners love dodging the objects, going around the sprawling businesses, jumping around the blockades, and crossing the river of motorbike traffic. When travelling to Vietnam, make sure to make Ho Chi Minh City as the center point as travelling to other tourist destinations becomes easier. Hi, myself Alice Miller and I'm a professional blogger with a strong flair of exploring the world and conveying the experiences to people. On my experience i wold like to recommend white house city hostel for [ ]. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push();

HBO s Watchmen Episode 7: Doctor Manhattan Unmasked But Questions Remain

2020-12-30T18:38:40Z

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id="article-body" class="row" section="article-body"> What's Cal's secret? HBO With each episode, [ Watchmen] raises lots of questions. That's not surprising, considering the original comic left readers with plenty of head-scratchers and that the writer and executive producer of the [/tags/hbo/ HBO] series is Damon Lindelof, who also worked on [ Lost] and [ The Leftovers]. Through the end of the se[ Peteypedia][ Peteypedia] or just my best guess. Sunday's episode, titled An Almost Religious Awe, had some big reveals as the season is coming to a close. Is Cal actually Doctor Manhattan? The big reveal in Sunday's episode is that Cal Abar, the husband of detective Angela Abar, may actually be Doctor Manhattan in disguise, as some [ online theories] correctly predicted. For background, Doctor Manhattan is the only true "superhero" in the [/news/watchmen-hbo-101-guide-to-the-comics-behind-the-series/ Watchmen comics]. Born as Jonathan Osterman, he was a son of a clockmaker who studied nuclear physics and was accidentally left in an "intrinsic field" device. The accident gave him god-like powers, and he eventually took on the hero name Doctor Manhattan. After the events of 11/2, Doctor Manhattan left Earth for Mars, or so everyone thought. In Sunday's episode, Angela takes a hammer to her husband Cal and appears to pull a small token in the shape of a hydrogen atom, which is Doctor Manhattan's symbol, out of his head. So, Angela was keeping a secret. But it appears others may be aware as well. Lady Trieu knows, and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa giá rẻ] going by her line of questioning in the episode, she also knew Angela was keeping that secret. Sen. Joe Keene and the Seventh Kavalry also seem to know Doctor Manhattan is in Tulsa, and may be planning to kill and replace him.

LoL apos;s Mid-Season Cup Tops May Esports Viewership

2020-12-30T18:22:52Z

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League of Legends' Mid-Season Cup posted the highest peak viewership among all May esports events, according to analytics firm Esports Charts. The matchup of T1 against Top Esports on May 28, the opening day of the Mid-Season Cup, drew an average of 591,496 views, Esports Charts reported Wednesday. Top Esports went on to win the $600,000 event for teams from China and Korea, improving on a runner-up finish in the China-based League of Legends Pro League (LPL) Spring Split [https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/playoffs playoffs]. T1, the League Champions Korea (LCK) Spring Split playoff champion, failed to get out of the group stage in the Mid-Season Cup. Ranking second in peak viewership last month was the May 24 final of an Arena of Valor event, the $95,000 Arena of Glory Spring. Team Flash swept Saigon Phantom in front of a peak audience of 468,267. Third on the list was a PUBG Mobile Pro League Spring Split SEA match on May 1 with peak viewership of 371,470. The LPL Spring Split final, in which JD Gaming defeated Top Esports, came in fourth with 331,166 peak viewership on May 2. Coming in fifth was the top-rated Counter-Strike: Global Offensive match of the month. A group-stage match in ESL One: [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa giá rẻ] Road to Rio -- North America on May 3, in which FURIA Esports beat MIBR 2-0, drew a peak audience of 315,567. The list of overall peak viewership for [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa từ hà nội] tournaments broadcast in English was topped by Week 7 and Week 8 of Call of Duty's Warzone Wednesdays, with 274,771 and 270,035 viewers, respectively. Another Call of Duty event, the MFAM Gauntlet Warzone May Main Event, was third at 254,048. The LPL Spring final ranked fourth at 227,026, and the F1 Esports Virtual Grand Prix Series Spain was fifth at 218,124. --Field Level Media

Before Italy apos;s Virus Lockdown A Dash To The Last Train Out

2020-12-30T18:14:48Z

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I was out to dinner in the medieval city of Padua when the text messages and phone calls started pouring in: The last train out leaves at 11:31 p.m. Get back to Rome before the military blocks the roads. "The decree goes into effect at midnight. Hurry!" With those warnings, a weekend visiting my college-age daughter turned into a panicked, eight-hour overnight escape as the government sought to limit travel into and out of much of northern Italy, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa giá rẻ] including Padua, in a bid to contain the coronavirus. Chaos and rumor reigned as the proposed government decree leaked to Italian media hours before it was signed. Even after it went into force Sunday afternoon, it contained a prominent provision that implied people like me could go home and quarantine ourselves. But I didn´t know that at the time. The fear that I would be trapped in Padua for days, weeks or months was real, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa từ hà nội] evidence of the panic that erupted and spread domino-like as people made hurried escapes southward Saturday night. Italy has been battling to contain COVID-19 for two weeks, after the first homegrown case was registered in the north on Feb. 21. A limited lockdown of a dozen towns in the Lombardy and Veneto regions failed to stop the spread of the virus, which by Sunday hit 7,375 infections with at least 366 dead. Italy now has the dubious distinction of having more positive cases than anywhere but China. Padua, an ancient city about a half-hour from Venice, had not been part of the initial "red zone," and there was little evidence in the historic center Saturday that it would soon be under quarantine. The University of Padua closed nearly two weeks ago, along with all Veneto schools, but students and residents filled bars and restaurants enjoying aperitivi in the city that claims to be the birthplace of the orange-tinted Italian cocktail, the Aperol Spritz. A woman wears a mask as people crowd a train from Padua, northern Italy, to Rome, early Sunday, March 8, 2020. Chaos and panic reigned as rumors spread that the Italian government was expanding its lockdown on Northern Italy to help contain the coronavirus, and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa từ hà nội] many people tried to leave before being locked in one of the red areas. (AP Photo/Patricia Thomas) In fact, my daughter and I were enjoying a spritz together around 6 p.m. Saturday when she chastised me for obsessively looking for virus updates on my phone. I promised her I wouldn´t look at the phone again while she went to a birthday party dinner at a pizzeria and I dined out with a friend. Only when I returned to my hotel did I learn what had transpired in the few hours I was offline. The receptionist told me I had received calls. I looked at my phone: It was exploding with missed calls and messages informing me that the government would shut down Padua at midnight and everyone inside would have to remain, perhaps for months. Since I needed to be back at work in Rome, I frantically investigated ways out: car rentals, taxis, a spare car loaned from a colleague. My friend found there was a last train out leaving at 11:31 p.m. bound for Rome. I called my daughter at the pizzeria and told her to pack her bags. We bought tickets online at 50 euro apiece. After interviewing some students for an Associated Press video story on the lockdown, I jumped in a taxi to pick up my daughter. She emerged from her apartment with two suitcases and the contents of her refrigerator. She didn´t know when she might be back. At the train station, people rushed through doorways dragging huge bags. Some wore face masks and latex gloves as they bought tickets on the Trenitalia machines. They looked as tense as I felt. It reminded me of the scenes from the last flight out of Saigon. Shortly before 11:30 p.m. our train rolled into Platform 1. It was one of the older, slower intercity models that more than double travel time up and down the Italian peninsula. But it was a train out. As the doors of our second-class car opened, travelers rushed for the steps, pushing to get on. We had reserved seats, but not everyone else did. They packed the corridors, sitting on their suitcases or the floor. Eventually we found our reserved spots. The other passengers in our six-seat cabin wore masks or scarves over their faces. They passed hand sanitizing gel around. No conductor ever came by to [http://www.google.com/search?q=check%20tickets&btnI=lucky check tickets]. No questions were asked. It was eerily quiet and stuffy. I got out my computer and started editing the video. A man from Nanking, China studying at the university in Venice struck up a conversation. I wondered if he was trying to be friendly, afraid passengers might be hostile to him. A woman from Calabria wearing a mask and gloves swiped through her phone frenetically trying to understand what was happening. No one was sure. At one point I had to climb over sleeping, cramped bodies in the corridor to get to the filthy toilet. The trip was long. We stopped in Bologna for an hour. Then another long stop in Florence. I didn´t sleep. My daughter did. Eventually we pulled into Rome as dawn rose over the Eternal City, some eight hours after we left Padua. We got into a taxi bound for home. Home. Where, on doctor´s orders, my daughter and I will now spend 14 days of precautionary self-quarantine. People enjoy their drinks in Piazza delle Erbe square, in Padua, northern Italy, Saturday, March 7, 2020. Chaos and panic exploded in the evening as rumors spread that the Italian government was expanding its lockdown on Northern Italy to help contain the coronavirus, and many people tried to leave before being locked in one of the red areas. (AP Photo/Patricia Thomas)

Madama Butterfly To Flutter In 3D

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California Pastor Pleads Guilty To Masterminding 33million Scam

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A pastor has pleaded guilty to masterminding a $33million scam with a church-based investment scheme. Kent Whitney, 38, of Newport Beach, southern [/news/california/index.html California], swindled members of the local Vietnamese community to invest in his church. But the already convicted conman took the money for [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa] himself and splurged it on a lavish lifestyle. Kent Whitney, 38, of Newport Beach, southern California, (pictured middle in blue shirt) swindled members of the local Vietnamese community to invest in his church RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/news/article-8152575/Colorado-woman-dressed-TOILET-coronavirus-quarantine.html She's on a roll! Colorado woman finds a way to stop being...] [/news/article-8140143/Gym-converted-medical-ward-set-patients-turned-away-coronavirus-hit-hospital.html Dramatic photo shows Yale gym converted into makeshift...] Share this article Share He now faces up to 23 years in jail after on Wednesday entering a plea agreement for mail fraud and filing a false income tax return. Whitney set up the Church for the Healthy Self, run out of a strip mall in the Little Saigon area in Westminster. Whitney founded the church in 2014, three months after he finished serving a 44-month prison sentence for [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa từ hà nội] a commodities investment fraud, authorities said. It was shut down last year after the U.S. Securities and [http://statigr.am/tag/Exchange%20Commission Exchange Commission] filed a complaint and a judge froze the church's assets. Whitney faces up to 23 years in jail after on Wednesday entering a plea agreement for mail fraud and filing a false income tax return The nonprofit was a 'virtual church' that provided religious offerings online but mainly served as an investment operation that targeted the Vietnamese community in Orange County, according to an SEC complaint. In his plea agreement, Whitney said that from 2014 to 2019, he scammed investors in a church trust fund out of some $33million by falsely claiming their money was safe and guaranteeing a high, tax-deductible return from investment in the reinsurance industry. In fact, much of the money went to fund a lavish lifestyle, authorities said.

Today In History April 23

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HIGHLIGHTS IN HISTORY ON THIS DATE 303 - Death of St George, patron saint of England. 1014 - High King of Ireland Brian Boru is killed repelling Viking invaders at the battle of Clontarf. 1533 - Catholic Church inquiry declares the marriage of Catherine of Aragon to England's King Henry VIII void. 1616 - Death of two literary giants: British playwright and poet William Shakespeare, aged 52, and Spanish novelist Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, whose works included Don Quixote. 1661 - Charles II is crowned King of England. 1728 - Fire destroys a large part of Copenhagen. 1788 - NSW Governor Arthur Phillip selects the site of Parramatta. 1848 - French voters, with universal male suffrage for the first time, go to the polls to elect a national assembly. 1896 - The Vitascope system for projecting movies onto a screen is demonstrated in New York City by Thomas Edison. 1915 - Rupert Brooke, British World War I poet, dies of blood poisoning off the Greek island [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa từ hà nội] of Skiros. 1938 - Sudeten Germans in Czechoslovakia demand full autonomy. 1941 - King George of the Hellenes and the Greek government flee the Greek mainland from advancing Germans during World War II, and the Greek army surrenders. 1945 - Field Marshal Herman Goering sends a telegram to Adolf Hitler, besieged in Berlin, proposing he take control as Hitler's deputy. Hitler orders his immediate arrest. 1964 - Unknown attackers saw off the head of Copenhagen's Little Mermaid statue. 1969 - Sirhan Sirhan is sentenced to death for the assassination of US Senator Robert F Kennedy, a sentence later reduced to life imprisonment. 1972 - Two US Apollo 16 astronauts blast off from the moon and rejoin command ship for journey back to earth. 1975 - South Vietnam's cabinet resigns as panic grips Saigon and US President Gerald Ford declares the Vietnam War is over. 1980 - Saudi Arabia expels the British ambassador following the showing on British TV of Death Of A Princess, a docu-drama about a Saudi Arabian princess who was publicly executed for adultery. 1985 - The Coca-Cola Co announces it is changing Coke's secret flavour formula, but negative public reaction later forces the company to resume selling the original version. 1986 - White-led South African government commits itself to scrapping dozens of laws restricting movements of blacks. 1988 - A truck rigged with explosives rips through a vegetable market in Tripoli, Libya, killing 54 people. 1990 - Major flooding hits Nyngan, NSW. 1992 - President F W de Klerk of South Africa proposes to hold a multiracial election; Indian film director Satyajit Ray dies three weeks after being awarded a lifetime achievement Oscar. 1993 - Lalith Athulathmudali, Sri Lanka's top opposition leader, is assassinated. 1995 - Hideo Murai, number two official in the Aum Shinri Kyo sect accused of [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=involvement,creativecommons involvement] in fatal gas attacks in Tokyo, is assassinated outside the sect's headquarters. 1996 - Former Labor prime minister Paul Keating resigns from federal parliament, ending a 27-year political career; Fire races through deserted villages around the Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine, sending radioactive particles skyward, 10 years after the world's worst nuclear accident. 1999 - On the first day of a 50th anniversary NATO summit in Washington, Western leaders pledge to intensify military strikes against Yugoslavia. 2000 - A group of 21 tourists and workers is kidnapped from a Malaysian diving resort by Abu Sayyaf rebels. 2002 - Pope John Paul II opens a meeting at the Vatican with 12 of the 13 US cardinals and the heads of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops about the mishandling of sexual abuse cases in the US church. 2003 - The US and North Korea hold their first direct talks in Beijing since North Korea admitted it had been secretly pursuing a nuclear weapons program. 2004 - US President George W Bush takes steps to restore normal trade and investment ties with Libya as a reward to Muammar Gaddafi for eliminating Libya's biological, chemical and nuclear weapons programs. 2006 - Hungary's Socialist-led governing coalition wins run-off parliamentary ballots, becoming the nation's first administration to win re-election since communism fell. 2007 - Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin dies, aged 76. 2009 - Suicide bomb blasts tear through crowds waiting for food aid in central Baghdad and inside a roadside restaurant filled with Iranian pilgrims, killing at least 78 people. 2010 - The US and NATO agree to start transferring control of Afghanistan back to its leaders by year's end but acknowledge that achieving stability will take decades. 2012 - Sudanese warplanes bomb a market and an oil field in South Sudan, [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/killing?s=ts killing] at least two people after Sudanese ground forces had reportedly crossed into South Sudan with tanks and artillery, elevating the risk of all-out war between the two old enemies. 2013 - NSW becomes the first state to sign the schools funding agreement with the Commonwealth. 2014 - Australian government announces it will spend $12 billion on 58 new F-35 Joint Strike Fighters. 2015 - Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott says a new extradition treaty to detain and deport potential Australian jihadists from Turkey will make it harder for them to reach conflict zones in the Middle East. 2016 - North Korea is accused of firing a submarine-launched ballistic missile off its east coast. 2018 - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcome a son at St Mary's hospital in London. The baby boy is fifth in line to the British throne. 2019 - A study shows some lakes in Tasmania's Wilderness World Heritage Area have metal contamination levels among the highest ever recorded. TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS William Shakespeare, English poet-playwright (1564-1616); William Turner, English painter (1775-1851); Max Planck, German physicist (1858-1947); Sergei Prokofiev, Soviet composer (1891-1953); Haldor Laxness, Icelandic writer (1902-1998); Roy Orbison, US singer (1936-1988); Shirley Temple Black, US actor and diplomat (1928-2014); Lee Majors, US actor (1939-); Sandra Dee, US actor (1942-2005); Michael Moore, US director [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa giá rẻ] (1954-); Judy Davis, Australian actor (1955-); Jim Stynes, Irish-Australian footballer (1966-2012); John Oliver, British comedian (1977-); Dev Patel, British actor (1990-); Gigi Hadid, US model (1995-). THOUGHT FOR TODAY Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. - From Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare (1564-1616).

Today In History April 29

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The tram crashes, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa] killing him instantly. He is posthumously awarded the George Cross for bravery. 1965 - Prime Minister Robert Menzies announces Australia will send an infantry battalion to Vietnam. 1970 - Queensland students claim a new world car-carrying record when 25 lug a Mini Minor more than 90 metres along Queen street when police ordered it to be removed after it had stalled. 1972 - In Burundi, the deposed King Ntare V is killed in an abortive coup. 1973 - Israel decides to expand civil rights of its 336,000 Arab citizens to reward Israeli Arab community for its loyalty. 1975 - In the closing hours of the Vietnam War, US task force evacuates foreigners and Vietnamese by helicopter from Saigon. 1980 - British-born film director Sir Alfred Hitchcock dies, aged 80. 1981 - Truck driver Peter Sutcliffe admits in a London court to being the Yorkshire Ripper, killer of 13 women in northern England. 1990 - Wrecking cranes tear down the section of the Berlin Wall surrounding the Brandenburg Gate, the wall's most famous section. 1991 - An earthquake in Soviet Georgia kills at least 144 people. 1992 - A jury in Los Angeles acquits policemen charged with beating black man Rodney King, setting off three days of riots that kill 55 people. 1992 - The US announces it is further easing its 28-year-old economic embargo against Vietnam, saying it will allow sales of food, medicine and farm machinery. 1993 - Gunmen in Costa Rica free 18 Supreme Court justices they have held hostage for four days. The Queen announces that, for the first time, Buckingham Palace will be opened to tourists, to help raise money for repairs at fire-damaged Windsor Castle. 1994 - South Africa's first democratic elections end. 1995 - In Sri Lanka, Tamil rebels down a military jet with a missile, killing 52 people. 1998 - Brazil announces an unprecedented plan to protect an area of Amazon forest half the size of France. 1998 - Israelis begin marking the 50th anniversary of the founding of their [https://www.academia.edu/people/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=country country]. 1999 - NATO warplanes accidentally strike a home in Bulgaria during bombing runs over Serbia and Montenegro. 2000 - Tens of thousands of angry Cuban-Americans march peacefully through Miami's Little Havana, protesting at the raid in which armed federal agents took six-year-old Elian Gonzalez from the home of relatives. 2002 - The world's biggest genetic database, built on DNA samples from 500,000 Britons, is given the go-ahead. 2004 - Google files with US regulators to become a publicly listed company and sell as much as $US2.7 billion ($A3.47 billion) in stock. 2005 - A UN spokesman reports that UN peacekeepers sexually abused and exploited local women and girls in Liberia. 2009 - The Geneva-based World Health Organisation raises its alert level for the fast-spreading swine flu to its next-to-highest notch, signalling a global pandemic could be imminent. 2011 - Prince William and Kate Middleton marry at London's Westminster Abbey. 2012 - Federal MP Craig Thomson is suspended from the Labor Party over allegations he misused almost $500,000 in union members' funds on prostitutes, cash withdrawals and electioneering. 2013 - Syria's prime minister, Wael Nader al-Halqi, narrowly escapes an assassination attempt in Damascus. 2015: Ten years after their arrests in Indonesia for attempting to smuggle heroin from Bali to Australia, Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran are executed by firing squad on the prison island of Nusakambangan. 2016 - Syrian airstrikes devastate Aleppo as Assad government says it will enforce a "regime of calm". 2017 - The White House Correspondents' Dinner is held without Donald Trump, becoming the first incumbent president to miss the event since Ronald Reagan in 1981. 2018 - Movie producer Harvey Weinstein, who has been accused of sexual assault by dozens of women, says he believes he will eventually be forgiven by Hollywood, according to television presenter Piers Morgan. 2019 - Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten battle over taxes, electric cars and climate change policies in the first debate of the federal election campaign. TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS John Arbuthnot, English physicist-satirist (1667-1745); Arthur Wellesley, first Duke of Wellington, English soldier and politician (1769-1852); William Randolph Hearst, US publisher (1863-1951); Margaret Preston, Australian artist (1875-1963); Sir Thomas Beecham, English conductor (1879-1961); Japan's Emperor Hirohito (1901-1989); Fred Zinnemann, Austrian-born film director (1907-1997); Peter Sculthorpe, Australian composer (1929-2014); Willie Nelson, US singer (1933-); Bernie Madoff, American investor and fraudster (1938-); Phillip Noyce, Australian film director (1950-); Jerry Seinfeld, US comedian (1954-); Daniel Day-Lewis, British actor (1957-); Michelle Pfeiffer, US actor (1958-); Andre Agassi, US tennis player (1970-); Uma Thurman, US actor (1970-). THOUGHT FOR TODAY If 50 million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing. - Anatole France, French author and critic (1844-1924).

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Failure To Protect Valiant NHS Staff Is A Tragedy

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Today, in that same spirit of conscience and public service, we launch an ambitious project aimed at helping to solve the thorniest conundrum of the moment: how to fill troubling gaps in the supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) to frontline [/news/nhs/index.html NHS] workers, especially high-quality gowns. Thanks to a £1.25million donation from this newspaper, including a substantial contribution from the family of our chairman Viscount Rothermere, and in partnership with global software experts Salesforce, we have sourced and purchased 20 tons of fluid-resistant gowns, ‘coveralls' (head-to-toe protective suits) and high-grade surgical masks from China. The Daily Mail has launched an ambitious project aimed at helping to solve the thorniest conundrum of the moment: how to fill gaps in the supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) to frontline NHS workers. Pictured: NHS staff prepare to swab a member of the public in Wolverhampton at a drive through coronavirus testing site They were flown in from Shanghai last night and, after extensive quality checks, taken in Daily Mail trucks to an NHS distribution centre for delivery to hospitals and care homes where they are most needed. This was not a one-off gesture. We intend it to be the first of many such flights and hope that you, our amazing readers, will help us in our task. You have always rallied to noble causes in the past. We ardently hope you will do so again. You have backed our campaigns to clean up plastic waste, slash the use of plastic bags in shops and supermarkets and raise funds to mount an appeal against the palpably unsafe murder conviction of Royal Marine Sergeant Alexander Blackman. Sgt Blackman had killed a mortally wounded Taliban [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/insurgent insurgent] while under immense stress and in the heat of battle. Thanks to you, that murder conviction was rightly downgraded on appeal to manslaughter and he was freed from prison to rejoin his family. Over Christmas 2018, we asked you to donate your time to the NHS. Your response was overwhelming. More than 34,000 of you joined our ‘Hospital Helpforce', pledging more than 1million hours to assist on the front line. The Daily Mail has sourced and purchased 20 tons of fluid-resistant gowns, ‘coveralls' (head-to-toe protective suits) and high-grade surgical masks from China RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/news/article-8266591/Woman-35-stockpiled-2-500-PPE-refuses-donate-NHS.html Woman, 35, who stockpiled £2,500 of masks, gloves and face...] [/news/article-8263323/Boriss-PMs-lockdown-easing-plans-council-tips-reopen-weekend.html Over two-thirds of Britons say lockdown should stay until...] Share this article Share Your tasks ranged from calling vulnerable, elderly people at home to make sure they had the help they needed, collecting and delivering prescriptions and transporting drugs, vital packages and sometimes people to and from hospital. Every one of these tasks took pressure off NHS staff, so they could concentrate on their main function of improving and safeguarding our health. And you're still doing it. That, of course, was before most of us had heard of coronavirus. The challenge now is greater than ever — both for patients and those who look after them with such bravery and dedication. The fact that more than 100 doctors, nurses and care workers have died in this country since the pandemic began shows the risks frontline staff take on our behalf. Every one of them gave their life to keep us safe. The least we can do is protect them to the very best of our abilities. In normal times, it would be up to the Government to make sure its most vulnerable workers had all the necessary protective kit. But these are emphatically not normal times. Ministers have done all in their power to provide hospitals with enough PPE but, with the whole world chasing limited stocks, this has been an almost superhuman task. For all their efforts, there are still shortfalls. A chilling poll from the Royal College of Physicians, published in the Mail yesterday, found that 27 per cent of medical staff were re-using PPE that was intended only for single use. That is simply unacceptable. One of those who died after being diagnosed with Covid-19 — Dr Abdul Mabud Chowdhury — had warned three weeks earlier that supplies of protective equipment were inadequate. His death stands as a reproach to us all. Working closely with senior NHS managers and Health Secretary Matt Hancock the Daily Mail have identified the stock that is most needed These are of course, unprecedented times. It's easy to criticise minsters for their lack of foresight, or logistical skills. And yes, they have made mistakes, but like everyone else, they are having to learn as they go along. Most PPE has to be imported and, as every country is clamouring for it, we are fighting for a share of a global commodity that seems to be constantly shrinking. 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Working closely with senior NHS managers (the last thing we want is to be competing for the same kit) and Health Secretary Matt Hancock we have identified the stock that is most needed. The Department of Health says that one billion individual items of PPE have been given out since the crisis began, including a staggering 140 million surgical masks and 1.8 million isolation gowns Having sourced and purchased it at competitive rates, we are shipping it to the UK using the current surplus of passenger aircraft. In an almost surreal development, last night's shipment came into London on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Normally, this state-of-the-art aircraft would have been packed with excited passengers. Instead, strapped into every seat and crammed into overhead lockers were thousands of pieces of PPE packed in tightly by a small army of Chinese loaders. Today, we hope at least some of it will be put to the crucial purpose for which it was made. 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After all, it's not unusual for local communities to raise private funding for a new scanner at their nearest hospital. Or to help build a sports centre for the local school. (However, the NHS charities that Captain Tom Moore raised more that £28million for are not allowed to use it to buy PPE). And how many in distress at sea owe their lives to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and its almost inconceivably courageous — and unpaid — crews along the full length of our coastline? The RNLI is a charity funded almost exclusively by private donations and legacies In the 1940s, when the sky was dark with bombers and the Nazis were at our gates, another newspaper proprietor, Lord Beaverbrook, made a memorable public appeal for metal items. ‘Give us your pots and pans and we will make Spitfires,' he said. Britain may not be at war, but this is certainly a moment of profound national crisis. There is a battle to be won — and it's one in which we can all play our part.

Verizon Expands Its 5G Network Into San Jose California

2020-12-30T11:17:12Z

id="article-body" class="row" section="article-body"> San Jose now has Verizon's 5G network. Angela Lang/CNET [/tags/verizon/ Verizon] [ said] Thursday that San Jose, California, has joined the list of US cities that can use the company's [/news/5g-from-iphone-12-to-galaxy-note-20-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ 5G] network. Verizon has now turned on its speedy 5G network in 36 cities since [/how-to/verizon-vs-at-t-vs-t-mobile-compared-how-to-pick-the-best-5g-carrier-for-you/ it first rolled out 5G last year]. The company said its 5G network will be available in parts of downtown San Jose, Little Saigon, Little Italy, West San Jose, North San Jose in the technology corridor, and South San Jose near landmarks such as the Japanese Friendship Garden, Guadalupe River Park, Arena Green East, and outside of the CEFCU Stadium and Excite Ballpark. For more like this Subscribe to the CNET Now newsletter for our editors' picks of the most important stories of the day. [/news/verizon-switches-on-5g-uploads-in-35-cities/ The other cites Verizon has already lit up with 5G] include Los Angeles; New York; Washington, DC; Chicago; Dallas; Boston; Phoenix; Houston; Miami; Atlanta; Grand Rapids, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa] Michigan; Boise, Idaho; Cincinnati; Denver; Greensboro, North Carolina; Cleveland; Des Moines, Iowa; Hampton Roads, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Columbus, Ohio; Detroit; Hoboken, New Jersey; Providence, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa] Rhode Island; Indianapolis; Memphis, Tennessee; Omaha, Nebraska; [http://www.ehow.com/search.html?s=Salt%20Lake Salt Lake] City; San Diego; Kansas City, Missouri; Panama City, Florida; Sioux Falls, Indiana; Little Rock, Arkansas; Minneapolis; St. Paul, Minnesota; and Spokane, Washington. More on 5G [/news/pixel-5-coming-this-fall-with-5g-connectivity/ Pixel 5: Coming this fall with 5G] [/news/is-5g-making-you-sick-probably-not/ Is 5G making you sick? Probably not] [/news/the-affordable-moto-g-5g-plus-packs-value-and-5g-connectivity-for-europeans/ The affordable Moto G 5G Plus better come to the US this fall] [#comments Comments] [/topics/phones/ Phones] [/topics/mobile/ Mobile] [/5g/ 5G] [/tags/verizon/ Notification on Notification off Verizon]

HBO s Watchmen Episode 7: Doctor Manhattan Unmasked But Questions Remain

2020-12-30T11:11:12Z

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id="article-body" class="row" section="article-body"> What's Cal's secret? HBO With each episode, [ Watchmen] raises lots of questions. That's not surprising, considering the original comic left readers with plenty of head-scratchers and that the writer and executive producer of the [/tags/hbo/ HBO] series is Damon Lindelof, who also worked on [ Lost] and [ The Leftovers]. Through the end of the se[ Peteypedia][ Peteypedia] or [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa từ hà nội] just my best guess. Sunday's episode, titled An Almost Religious Awe, had some big reveals as the season is coming to a close. Is Cal actually Doctor Manhattan? The big reveal in Sunday's episode is that Cal Abar, the husband of detective Angela Abar, may actually be Doctor Manhattan in disguise, as some [ online theories] correctly predicted. For background, Doctor Manhattan is the only true "superhero" in the [/news/watchmen-hbo-101-guide-to-the-comics-behind-the-series/ Watchmen comics]. Born as Jonathan Osterman, he was a son of a clockmaker who studied nuclear physics and was accidentally left in an "intrinsic field" device. The accident gave him god-like powers, and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa] he eventually took on the hero name Doctor Manhattan. After the events of 11/2, Doctor Manhattan left Earth for Mars, or so everyone thought. In Sunday's episode, Angela takes a hammer to her husband Cal and appears to pull a small token in the shape of a hydrogen atom, which is Doctor Manhattan's symbol, out of his head. So, Angela was keeping a secret. But it appears others may be aware as well. Lady Trieu knows, and going by her line of questioning in the episode, she also knew Angela was keeping that secret. Sen. Joe Keene and the Seventh Kavalry also seem to know Doctor Manhattan is in Tulsa, and may be planning to kill and replace him.

HBO s Watchmen Episode 7: Doctor Manhattan Unmasked But Questions Remain

2020-12-30T10:40:33Z

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id="article-body" class="row" section="article-body"> What's Cal's secret? HBO With each episode, [ Watchmen] raises lots of questions. That's not surprising, considering the original comic left readers with plenty of head-scratchers and that the writer and executive producer of the [/tags/hbo/ HBO] series is Damon Lindelof, who also worked on [ Lost] and [ The Leftovers]. Through the end of the se[ Peteypedia][ Peteypedia] or just my best guess. Sunday's episode, titled An Almost Religious Awe, had some big reveals as the season is coming to a close. Is Cal actually Doctor Manhattan? The big reveal in Sunday's episode is that Cal Abar, the husband of detective Angela Abar, may actually be Doctor Manhattan in disguise, as some [ online theories] correctly predicted. For background, Doctor Manhattan is the only true "superhero" in the [/news/watchmen-hbo-101-guide-to-the-comics-behind-the-series/ Watchmen comics]. Born as Jonathan Osterman, he was a son of a clockmaker who studied nuclear physics and was accidentally left in an "intrinsic field" device. The accident gave him god-like powers, and he eventually took on the hero name Doctor Manhattan. After the events of 11/2, Doctor Manhattan left Earth for Mars, or so everyone thought. In Sunday's episode, Angela takes a hammer to her husband Cal and appears to pull a small token in the shape of a hydrogen atom, which is Doctor Manhattan's symbol, out of his head. So, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa từ hà nội] Angela was keeping a secret. But it appears others may be aware as well. Lady Trieu knows, and going by her line of questioning in the episode, she also knew Angela was keeping that secret. Sen. Joe Keene and the Seventh Kavalry also seem to know Doctor Manhattan is in Tulsa, and may be planning to kill and replace him.

Mitch McConnell Opposes Withdrawal Of U.S. Troops From The Middle East

2020-12-30T09:46:38Z

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[/news/us-senate/index.html Senate] Majority Mitch McConnell broke ranks with [/news/donald_trump/index.html President Trump] on Monday to oppose a rapid withdrawal of U.S. troops from the Middle East. In a rare display, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa giá rẻ] McConnell publicly challenged the Trump administration's intent to reportedly remove troops from [/news/afghanistan/index.html Afghanistan] and Iraq - dwindling numbers to just 2,500 in each country. 'The consequences of a premature American exit would likely be even worse than President Obama's withdrawal from Iraq back in 2011, which fueled the rise of [/news/isis/index.html ISIS] and a new round of global terrorism,' McConnell argued from the Senate floor. 'It would be reminiscent of the humiliating American departure from Saigon in 1975. We'd be abandoning our [http://www.google.com/search?q=partners&btnI=lucky partners] in Afghanistan.' Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (picturer) pushed back on the Trump administration's plans to remove troops from the MIddle East, comparing it to the 'humiliating' departure from Saigon at the end of the Vietnam War Reports have indicated that Trump wanted to pull troops out of the Middle East, where soldiers have remained since the September 11 terrorist attacks. The Afghanistan War has emerged as the longest conflict even fought by U,S, forces, and Trump echoed Barack Obama's initial enthusiasm in bringing troops home. McConnell agreed that 'all wars must end,' but insisted a withdrawal at this very moment was not only disadvantageous, but dangerous. 'The question is now how they end and whether the terms on which they end are favorable or unfavorable to the security and interests of the United States. And nothing about the circumstances we face today suggest that if we lose resolve, the terrorists will simply leave us alone,' he said. Unlike ten years ago, McConnell said, 'we do not have hundreds of thousands of soldiers engaged in combat abroad. 'We're not an occupying force. Today our limited American military presence in the Middle East is supporting local forces and enabling multinational efforts. 'We're playing a limited but important role in defending American national security and American interests against terrorists who would like nothing more than for the most powerful force for good in the world to simply pick up our ball and go home. They would love that.' U.S. and NATO troops arrive at the site of a car bomb attack in Kabul, Afghanistan September 24, 2017 RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/news/article-8955639/Lena-Dunham-describes-Klonopin-addiction-rehab-stint-candid-essay-fertility-battle.html Lena Dunham describes Klonopin addiction and rehab stint in candid essay about...] [/news/article-8946891/DoorDash-revenue-tripled-1-9-BILLION-2020.html DoorDash revenue tripled to $1.9 BILLION in 2020 | Daily Mail Online] Share this article Share McConnell offered sympathies to the families of the 7,000 troops overseas, but maintained that a rapid withdrawal would only come back to bite the U.S. 'There's no American who does not wish the war in Afghanistan against terrorists and their enablers had already been conclusively won. But that does not change the actual choice before us now,' he said. 'A rapid withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan now would hurt our allies and delight the people who wish us harm. Violence affecting Afghans is still rampant.' He added that drawing out troops could 'embolden the Taliban' and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa từ hà nội] 'a disorganized retreat would jeopardize the track record of major success this administration has worked to compile.' McConnell's dissent mirrored those of Republicans in Congress, who've contended that removing forces could jeopardize peace negotiations and U.S. security. Few politicians have offered public support to Trump's plans, but Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, pushed his full weight behind the President. 'Reminder to those saying withdrawing troops may cause a "clash" with Generals/Pentagon: there is only one Commander in Chief, it is @realDonaldTrump and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa từ hà nội] when he orders the troops out of Afghanistan, the only proper answer is "Yes sir," ' he wrote on Twitter. Rand Paul: 'Reminder to those saying withdrawing troops may cause a "clash" with Generals/Pentagon: there is only one Commander in Chief, it is @realDonaldTrump and when he orders the troops out of Afghanistan, the only proper answer is "Yes sir.' This latest clash over the Middle East came after Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper last week. A report from The Washington Post said Esper sent a classified memo to the White House expressing hesitancy towards removing troops amid a variety of factors, including undercutting U.S.-Afghanistan negotiations and the potential fallout on allies. The memo also reportedly noted ongoing violence in the region, with a [ ] this month saying attacks by Taliban and other groups grew by 50 per cent. If the U.S. performed a rapid pullout from Afghanistan, Esper reportedly wrote, dangers could fall on the remaining troops. The Trump administration in February signed the U.S.-Talban agreement, which included the U.S. gradually removing troops from the embattled region. Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper (left) was fired from his position this week by President Trump (right) after the General Election Reports indicated the President Trump (pictured) wants to remove U.S. troops from Afghanistan and Iraq while still in office As it stands, a full withdrawal was set for April if all conditions were met. The Pentagon was in the midst of lowering the number of U.S. troops to under 5,000 this month, but negotiations reportedly sputtered and the Taliban launched attacks across Afghanistan. At least 25 civilians - including the father of Mayor Zarifa Ghafari - were killed during a week in Kabul amid targeted assassinations and a terrorist attack this month. National Counterterrorism Center director Christopher Miller was appointed as acting defense secretary, making him just one of several new Pentagon replacements pushed forward by Trump. With just two months remaining in the Oval Office, an exodus sparked with a number of employees fired or choosing to resign from their positions. In their places, Trump has appointed loyalists who might be more willing to adhere to his withdrawal plans. The President in October said he wanted all U.S. troops back in the United States by Christmas. A makeshift memorial rests on the sidewalk that leads to the home of Atatiana Jefferson in Fort Worth, Texas Donald Trump set to order more troops home from Iraq and Afghanistan in waning days of administration taking numbers in each one-time warzone to just 2,500 BY KATELYN CARALLE, U.S. POLITICAL REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM and ASSOCIATED PRESS Donald Trump is using some of his final few weeks as president to withdraw more troops from the Middle East as part of his campaign promise to end foreign wars and bring military members home. This most recent cut will lower the number of U.S. troops in both Iraq and Afghanistan to 2,500 in each country - but signals to U.S. officials and Trump allies that the president is settling for a partial reduction before leaving office rather than fully withdrawing. Trump's initial goal was to have all troops home by the end of the year, which was greeted with opposition from military and diplomatic advisers. There are between 4,500-5,000 troops in Afghanistan now, and more than 3,000 in Iraq. A U.S. official said the military was expecting formal orders in the coming days to reduce the numbers of troops in Afghanistan by nearly half of its current 4,500. A NATO official also said they expect a 1,500 to 2,000 troop decline. The decline in Iraq would bring about 500 troops back to the U.S. President Donald Trump is planning an Executive Order that would bring home more troops from Iraq and Afghanistan - but would stop short of his promise to bring home all troops from those two countries by the end of the year Trump plans to bring back to the U.S. around 2,000 troops from Afghanistan, lowering their total from 4,500 to around 2,500 His order will also bring back 500 troops from Iraq, leaving 2,500 there, as well The move comes as no surprise after Trump fired his Defense Secretary, Mark Esper, as part of a Pentagon leadership shakeup last week after the president became concerned that his and others' priorities did not line up. Instead he appointed loyalists who share in his frustration with continued troop presence in warzones to top Pentagon positions. The cuts give Trump an accomplishment in his final weeks in office as he continues to refuse to concede the presidential election to Joe Biden. An anonymous official told the Associated Press that military leaders were told over the weekend about the planned withdrawals and an executive order is in the works but has not yet been delivered to commanders. Under the current plans in the drafted order, troop cuts would be completed just five days before Biden takes office, leaving him with a smaller military footprint in the two key warzones. Trump's new Pentagon chief, Christopher Miller, hinted at the troop withdrawals over the weekend in a carefully worded message to the force that suggested compromise. 'We remain committed to finishing the war that Al Qaeda brought to our shores in 2001,' Miller said, but warned: 'we must avoid our past strategic error of failing to see the fight through to the finish.' Miller also made it clear that 'all wars must end.' The orders come after Trump issued a shakeup at the Pentagon, including firing his Defense Secretary Mark Esper Acting Pentagon Chief Christopher Miller, Trump feels, shares in his priorities to get troops home from the Middle East 'This fight has been long, our sacrifices have been enormous. and many are weary of war - I'm one of them,' he said. 'Ending wars requires compromise and partnership. We met the challenge; we gave it our all. Now, it's time to come home.' The accelerated withdrawal, however, goes against the longstanding advice from Trump's military leadership, including Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie, top U.S. commander for the Middle East. Officials, however, suggested this week that commanders will be able to live with the partial pullout, which allows them to keep counterterrorism troops in Afghanistan and gives more time to remove critical equipment. McKenzie and others have repeatedly argued that a hasty withdrawal could undercut negotiations to finalize ongoing peace negotiations between the Taliban and representatives of Afghan society, including the current Afghan government. And they also warn that U.S. forces should remain in the country to keep Islamic State militants in check.

HBO s Watchmen Episode 7: Doctor Manhattan Unmasked But Questions Remain

2020-12-30T09:22:46Z

id="article-body" class="row" section="article-body"> What's Cal's secret? HBO With each episode, [ Watchmen] raises lots of questions. That's not surprising, considering the original comic left readers with plenty of head-scratchers and that the writer and executive producer of the [/tags/hbo/ HBO] series is Damon Lindelof, who also worked on [ Lost] and [ The Leftovers]. Through the end of the season, I'll look at the big questions from each episode and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-th[ Peteypedia][ Peteypedia] or just my best guess. Sunday's episode, titled An Almost Religious Awe, had some big reveals as the season is coming to a close. Is Cal actually Doctor Manhattan? The big reveal in Sunday's episode is that Cal Abar, the husband of detective Angela Abar, may actually be Doctor Manhattan in disguise, as some [ online theories] correctly predicted. For background, Doctor Manhattan is the only true "superhero" in the [/news/watchmen-hbo-101-guide-to-the-comics-behind-the-series/ Watchmen comics]. Born as Jonathan Osterman, he was a son of a clockmaker who studied nuclear physics and was accidentally left in an "intrinsic field" device. The accident gave him god-like powers, and he eventually took on the hero name Doctor Manhattan. After the events of 11/2, Doctor Manhattan left Earth for Mars, or so everyone thought. In Sunday's episode, Angela takes a hammer to her husband Cal and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa] appears to pull a small token in the shape of a hydrogen atom, which is Doctor Manhattan's symbol, out of his head. So, Angela was keeping a secret. But it appears others may be aware as well. Lady Trieu knows, and going by her line of questioning in the episode, she also knew Angela was keeping that secret. Sen. Joe Keene and the Seventh Kavalry also seem to know Doctor Manhattan is in Tulsa, and may be planning to kill and replace him.

Today In History June 11

2020-12-30T08:54:38Z

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HIGHLIGHTS IN HISTORY ON THIS DATE 1509 - Troops of Florence take Pisa in Italy; King Henry VIII of England marries the first of his six wives, Catherine of Aragon. 1770 - Endeavour, sailed by Captain James Cook, runs aground on reef off northern Queensland, near present-day Cooktown. 1863 - Electric lighting makes a surprise early appearance when Sydney's Observatory Hill and the Post Office building are lit to celebrate the marriage of the Prince of Wales. 1898 - Emperor Kuang-Hsu of China begins 100 days of Reform in effort to modernise China, but conservative forces soon squelch the attempt. 1955 - Eighty people are killed and more than 100 injured when three cars crash on the Le Mans racetrack in France and plough into a grandstand. 1963 - Buddhist monk Quang Duc immolates himself on a Saigon street to protest against the government of South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem. In the US, State Governor George Wallace allows the enrolment of two black students at the University of Alabama after he first blocked their entry by standing in front of the door. 1964 - The Beatles land in Sydney at the start of an Australian [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa từ hà nội] marked by screaming crowds. 1975 - The first test pumping of oil from Britain's North Sea oil fields begins. 1979 - Death of film legend John Wayne (born Marion Michael Morrison), aged 72. 1981 - Earthquake in southeast Iran kills at least 1500 people. 1985 - Karen Ann Quinlan, a comatose patient whose case prompted a historic right-to-die court decision, dies in New Jersey, aged 31. 1986 - A divided US Supreme Court strikes down a Pennsylvania abortion law while reaffirming its 1973 decision establishing a constitutional right to abortion. 1987 - Margaret Thatcher becomes the first British prime minister in 160 years to win a third consecutive term of office as her Conservatives hold onto a reduced majority. 1988 - Syrian-backed dissidents battle with loyalists of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat at two devastated refugee camps in west Beirut. 1995 - A bomb explodes at an outdoor music festival in Medellin, Colombia, spraying shrapnel that kills at least 28 people and wounds more than 200 others. 1996 - Native title case of the Wik people begins in the High Court in Canberra. 1998 - Mitsubishi Motors in the US agrees to pay $US34 million ($A51.92 million) to settle allegations that women on the assembly line at its Illinois factory were groped and insulted and that managers did nothing to stop it. 2001 - Timothy McVeigh is put to death by lethal injection for [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa giá rẻ] the deaths of 168 people in the 1995 bombing of the Oklahoma City federal building. 2004 - A Bosnian Serb government commission admits that Serb forces murdered thousands of Muslims in Srebrenica in 1995 - a massacre the government had always denied. 2005 - The world's richest countries agree to write off more than $US40 billion ($A53.57 billion) of debt owed by the poorest nations as part of a British-led effort to lift Africa out of poverty. 2009 - The World Health Organisation says swine flu is now formally a pandemic, a declaration that speeds vaccine production and spurs government spending to combat the first global flu epidemic in 41 years. 2012 - A coroner in Darwin finds that a dingo killed nine-week-old Azaria Chamberlain while the family was on a camping trip at Ayers Rock in 1980. The packed courtroom - in what is the fourth coronial and final inquest into the matter - erupts into applause. 2015 - Rupert Murdoch steps down as CEO of 21st Century Fox in favour of son James. British actor Christopher Lee dies aged 93. 2016 - A 22-year-old Dutch woman is held in Qatar on suspicion of adultery after she said she was raped while on holiday there. 2017 - A US-led coalition airstrike hits a field hospital and mosque in an Islamic State-held area in eastern Syria, killing at least eight civilians, a monitoring group says. 2018 - Workers paid to demolish an uninhabited house in Brittany, France, discover 600 gold coins in a mysterious shell-shaped container in the cellar. They're dated 1870 and bear the face of then-reigning king of Belgium, Leopold II. 2019 - Professor Adrian Cheok, who ran as a Fraser Anning candidate in the federal election and advocates sex with robots, is awarded a Queen's Birthday honour. Today's Birthday Ben Jonson, English poet and playwright (1572-1637); John Constable, British artist (1776-1837); Julia Margaret Cameron, British photographer (1815-1879); Millicent G Fawcett, British suffragette (1847-1929); Richard Strauss, German composer (1864-1949); [http://www.dict.cc/?s=Kawabata Kawabata] Yasunari, Japanese novelist and Nobel laureate (1899-1972); Jacques-Yves Cousteau, French underwater explorer (1910-1997); Gene Wilder, US actor (1933-2016); Robin Warren, Australian pathologist, recipient of the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine (1937-); Jackie Stewart, British motor racing champion (1939-); Frank Beard, US musician of ZZ Top fame (1949-); Joe Montana, American football great (1954-); Hugh Laurie, English actor (1959-); Jean Alesi, French Formula One driver (1964-); Geoff Ogilvy, Australian golfer (1977-); Joshua Jackson, US actor (1978-); Amy Taylor, Australian soccer player, TV presenter and model (1979-); Shia LaBeouf, American actor (1986-). Quote from History: Neither in the life of the individual nor in that of mankind is it desirable to know the future - Jakob Burckhardt, Swiss historian (1818-1897).

Today In History 4 4

2020-12-30T08:51:00Z

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HIGHLIGHTS IN HISTORY ON THIS DATE 1406 - King Robert III of Scotland dies and is succeeded by James I, who was being held prisoner by the English. 1581 - Francis Drake arrives back in England after [http://www.google.com/search?q=circumnavigating&btnI=lucky circumnavigating] the globe and is knighted by Queen Elizabeth I on board his ship, the Golden Hind. 1611 - Denmark's King Christian IV declares war on Sweden. 1617 - John Napier, Scottish mathematician who invented the concept of logarithms, dies. 1818 - US Congress decides the American flag will consist of 13 red and white stripes and 20 stars, with a new star to be added for every new state of the Union. 1844 - Germany occupies South-West Africa, Togoland and Cameroons. 1883 - State Premier Thomas McIlwraith claims British New Guinea as a Queensland possession; the claim is later disallowed by Britain. 1905 - An earthquake strikes the province of Lahore, then part of India, killing 19,000 people. 1912 - Chinese republic is proclaimed in Tibet. 1929 - Fourteen die when a dam on the Cascade River, Tasmania, bursts and floods the town of Derby. 1932 - US researcher Professor CG King of Pittsburgh isolates vitamin C for the first time. 1949 - NATO is founded when the North Atlantic Treaty is signed in Washington. 1964 - The Beatles set a record by having all of the top five US singles at the same time. 1968 - US civil rights leader Dr Martin Luther King is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. 1975 - About 155 children die when a US Air Force transport plane carrying Vietnamese orphans crashes on take-off from Saigon. 1979 - Pakistan's former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, ousted by the military in a coup 21 months earlier, is hanged. 1983 - The US space shuttle Challenger roars into orbit on its maiden flight. 1994 - Serbs launch major attack on besieged Muslim enclave Gorazde. 1996 - A military judge in Rome orders former Nazi SS Captain Erich Priebke to stand [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa từ hà nội] trial for his role in the massacre of 335 civilians in World War II. 1999 - NATO warplanes and missiles attack an army headquarters, oil refineries and other targets in Yugoslavia. 2001 - Sudan's defence minister and 14 other military officials are killed when their plane crashes on takeoff. 2003 - US forces seize control of Baghdad's Saddam International Airport and rename it Baghdad International. 2006 - Women make history in Kuwait by voting and running for office for the first time in a local by-election. 2007 - Restrictions on cross-media and foreign ownership rules are lifted in Australia. 2010 - Nine miners are pulled to safety after spending more than a week trapped in a flooded coal mine in northern China. 2013 - Chris Bailey, bass player for Australian band The Angels, dies aged 62 after fighting throat cancer. 2017 - The Australian Electoral Commission is asked to investigate whether Pauline Hanson's One Nation breached financial disclosure laws after it emerged donated money was used to buy a light aircraft. 2018 - The US marks 50 years since the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King. 2019 - Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg describes the people vandalising his campaign posters with Hitler references as "cowards". TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS Grinling Gibbons, English sculptor (1648-1721); Max Dupain, Australian photographer (1911-1992); Muddy Waters, US blues musician (1913-1983); Marguerite Duras, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa từ hà nội] French writer (1914-1996); Anthony Perkins, US actor (1932-1992); Christine Lahti, US actress (1950-); Hugo Weaving, Australian actor (1960-); Robert Downey Jr, US actor (1965-); Sam Moran, Australian children's entertainer (1978-); Heath Ledger, Australian actor (1979-2008); Grumpy Cat, US internet-celebrity feline (2012-2019). THOUGHT FOR TODAY You can kill a man but you can't kill an idea. - Medgar Evers, murdered American civil rights activist (1926-1963).

Senate Chief Blasts Trump Troop Withdrawal Plans

2020-12-30T08:34:50Z

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US President Donald Trump reportedly wants to cut more US troops in Afghanistan depspite the continuing violence, like this recent bombing in Lashkar Gah that killed an Afghan journalist US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned President Donald Trump Monday against accelerating troop reductions in Afghanistan and Iraq, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa từ hà nội] saying it would give extremists a "big propaganda victory." Addressing reports that Trump plans to announce within days sharp cuts to US forces in both countries, the Republican Senate chief said the US would be "abandoning" partners. He added that the move would leave room for the Taliban to take control of Afghanistan and the Islamic State group and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa giá rẻ] Al-Qaeda to rebuild. "The consequences of a premature US exit would likely be even worse than president Obama's withdrawal from Iraq back in 2011, which fueled the rise of ISIS and a new round of global terrorism," McConnell said on the Senate floor. "It would be reminiscent of the humiliating America departure from Saigon in 1975." McConnell spoke after media reports said the Pentagon had received directives to prepare to bring back another 2,000 US forces from Afghanistan and 500 from Iraq before Trump steps down on January 20. That would leave only about 2,500 troops in each country, fewer than US military officials have said is enough to ensure stability. US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned President Donald Trump against more [http://search.ft.com/search?queryText=reductions reductions] of US troops in Afghanistan and Iraq Before he was fired on November 9, defense secretary Mark Esper had insisted on keeping 4,500 troops in Afghanistan until the Taliban reduced its attacks on the Afghan government to show a commitment to peace talks. The Pentagon did not confirm the reports, which said Trump could announce the withdrawals this week. Trump entered office nearly four years ago pledging to end US wars abroad. He has appeared determined to get close to that before he steps down, following his November 3 election loss to Democrat Joe Biden. He said last month he wanted US troops home "by Christmas" and his National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien refined that to mean the Afghan presence would fall to 2,500 as early as January. McConnell, normally a close political ally of Trump, warned a rapid withdrawal would "delight the people who would wish us harm." "The spectacle of US troops abandoning facilities and equipment, leaving the field in Afghanistan to the Taliban and ISIS, would be broadcast around the world as a symbol of US defeat and humiliation, and a victory for Islamic extremism," he said. "It would hand a weakened and scattered Al-Qaeda a big, big propaganda victory and a renewed safe haven for plotting attacks against America."

Ministers Face Pressure To Encourage Britons To Cover Faces with Masks

2020-12-30T08:07:46Z

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Winding Its Way South For Nearly 3 000 Miles Southeast Asia s Longest River The Majestic Mekong Is Just Waiting To Be Explored

2020-12-30T05:04:08Z

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Winding its way south for nearly 3,000 miles, Southeast Asia's longest river, the majestic Mekong, is just waiting to be explored. Boasting a vast diversity of rainforests, wildlife, culture and cuisine, the river is best appreciated on a cruise. If you first found your passion at sea on an ocean cruise, then be prepared to fall in love all over again, this time with a very different but equally rewarding experience. River cruising in Asia is becomingly increasingly popular. Here's why... Vang Vieng, Laos, on the Mekong River Why cruise Asia by river? Guests love the relaxing small-ship experience. With an average of around 150 passengers, a holiday focused on destinations and scenery, and a constant closeness to shore, it's an altogether more intimate way to cruise. Imagine lying on the bed in your stateroom, looking out of the panoramic window and watching a mystical, meandering journey unfold outside, with temples, shrines and wildlife including kingfishers and cheeky gibbons. It's so far removed from the usual pace of life. How about the on-board experience? You can enjoy evening entertainment, wellness and fitness facilities, [http://www.reddit.com/r/howto/search?q=knowledgeable%20cruise knowledgeable cruise] directors to guide and assist, and free wi-fi. There's also the peace of mind of leaving the ship every day at your leisure, never having to wait for a tender to take you ashore. River and ocean cruises really do meet when it comes to one thing, and that's the food. River cruise guests can expect the same high standards of dining as ocean, created with the very best locally sourced produce. What's included in the price? Asian river cruise packages include all meals (plus tea, coffee and water), return UK flights from a choice of regional airports including London and Manchester, transfers, hotel accommodation and expert tours at every port of call. What to see, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa] where to go? Ho Chi Minh City: Still known locally as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh is a magnetic hustle-bustle of a city, home to seven million people, and renamed after the Vietnam War ended in 1975. Must-see attractions include the War Remnants Museum and US Embassy - scene of the famous fall of Saigon, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa từ hà nội] when American helicopters left for the final time. Sample the local ‘pho' soup, or visit the famous Cu Chi tunnels, where US troops took on the Viet Cong - you can take a crawl through one if you're brave enough! Hoi An: UNESCO-listed since 1999, Hoi An is a beautiful Vietnamese trading town, filled with 19th-century timber-framed buildings. Hire a bike and meander through the narrow streets of the old town - a welcome relief after the traffic of Saigon. But it's at night that Hoi An comes to life. The colourful, lantern-filled walkways are a joy to behold, and bursting with markets, restaurants, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa] craft shops and galleries. Halong Bay, Vietnam Halong Bay: A UNESCO World Heritage site since 1994, Halong Bay is a treat. Take a traditional Vietnamese wooden junk to experience the limestone mountains and emerald waters, thousands of years in the making. Explore the [http://www.search.com/search?q=amazing%20caves amazing caves] of Halong, or take it easy and relax on one of the beautiful sandy beaches. Angkor Wat, Cambodia Siem Reap: Follow in the footsteps of Angelina Jolie in Tomb Raider to the ancient kingdom of Angkor Wat. Built in the 12th century as a Hindu temple, it's the largest religious monument in the world, and just five miles from the Cambodian town of Siem Reap. Go at sunset (perfect for the colours), and marvel at the majesty of the temples and sculptures, many of them perfectly preserved. <div class="art-ins mol-factbox travel" data-version="2" id="mol-a6319420-aa64-11ea-b129-a9593e0c48f9" website magic of the Mekong! Exploring Southeast Asia's longest river

Morning Coffee

2020-12-30T04:56:14Z

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Saigon now; Saigon then, Saigon street corners contrast with vivid colors-life unfolds with the animation of the young and meditation of the old. We wake each morning into this bustling city, but who wakes the city up? It is not easy to ascertain who launches Saigon into the morning-the fixed of boundary between night and day is blurred. At 3 am, Saigon bars still serve quietly. At the same time, hawkers arrange their goods in the first hours of wholesale markets. In these are blue-collar workers starting their shifts beneath the glow of street lights. Saigon is waking up, but the city never fully went to sleep. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push(); Who starts off the city's day? The answer is elusive, perhaps hidden somewhere among the street sounds: vehicles, horns, and people selling newspapers in the street. "But today's newspaper! Thanh Nien! Tuoi Tre! Come buy today's paper! " Today is the same as everyday-a cup of black coffee. The difference is only the place. I am at a [https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=us&tbm=nws&q=western-style%20cafe&btnI=lucky western-style cafe] on the corner of Pasteur and Le Loi streets. A Valentine's ballad by Martina McBride and Jim Brickman sounds out, making the street life suddenly a shade more romantic. At 7:30 am, employees walk into government offices. Vehicles pack half of the street every time the traffic light turns red. I watch the commuters, who have long faces and jutting chins-typical Saigon faces. They stop at the three-way crossroads when the traffic light turns yellow and then hurry forward when the red light changes to green after 45 seconds. "Please buy a lottery ticket! "a 10 year-old girl cries. Her accent is from Quang province; her choice is pure, as if she never knew about life in the dusty streets. It is a tenor note in this morning's ballad. These are a foreign couple in white shirts and cream khaki trousers. The man holds the woman's hand and they go to a nearby table, which has a good view of the street. The man has side-burns and puffs through a cigarette holder, gazing out at the street through the smoke. They call a street vendor and buy a colonial hat. Three other men enter and choose a hidden corner in the coffee shop. They order coffee, tea and strawberry juice. They are about 60 years old. They start talking about Saigon in 1975-their accents sound like Vietnamese from overseas. They sit with a meditative look, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa] chatting about Saigon streets and about the corner where they are now sitting. The men talk about the city Saigon once was before the names of streets were changed. 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Entheralled at the detailed memory of the 60 year-old man's story, a younger man invites the Vietnamese from overseas to Napoli Bar on Pham Ngoc Thach Street. This popular bat is a nighttime venue where audiences listen to famous songs of an era passed-enlivening the street sounds with every performance. Also on Pham Ngoc Thach Street, these are many fashion shops, trade centers, and souvenir shops. The most famous commercial center is of course Ben Thanh Market, a highly frequented tourist destination and known as the true heart of Saigon. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push(); Saigon now; Saigon then, Saigon streets stir in the morning and soon explode into a symphony of activity: noises, smells, colors. Who woke Saigon up this morning, tipping her into another lively day? The answer, of course: who really knows? "I had a cup of black coffee" I say "The bill, please." The bill is handed over, folded into a fake leather black folder. The number is more than a few thousand VND, as usual. But when I notice that the bill is 36,000, I am happily surprised. This is a lucky number to start the day. This article written by Lanh Nguyen from Vietnam Heritage Travel For original[ ][ ] [ ] (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push();

Google Doodle Dishes Up Savory Vietnamese Banh Mi

2020-12-30T03:25:49Z

id="article-body" class="row" section="article-body"> Google shows some of the savory ingredients that go into building a Banh Mi. Google Tuesday's Google Doodle celebrates banh mi, the popular Vietnamese street food sandwich that's a melting pot of cultures and savory ingredients. Banh mi literally means "bread" and is based on a type of baguette that was introduced to Vietnam in the mid-19th century when Vietnam was part of French Indochina. Banh mi likely originated on the streets of Saigon in the 1950s, and its global popularity has grown since the end of the [http://www.answers.com/topic/Vietnam Vietnam] War, when Vietnamese refugees took the sandwich to countries such as the US, Canada and Australia. Google celebrates banh mi on the ninth anniversary of it being admitted into the Oxford English Dictionary. For almost as long as Google has been around, it's livened up its barebones search page with artwork that draws attention to notable people, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-[/news/google-doodle-serves-up-tasty-tribute-to-ignacio-anaya-garcia-inventor-of-nachos/ inventor of nachos][/news/google-doodle-serves-up-tasty-tribute-to-ignacio-anaya-garcia-inventor-of-nachos/ inventor of nachos], and proclaimed the falafel as "[ ]." In 2017, it [ ] to honor the rice noodle. Google's animated Doodle shows us the making of a typical banh mi. It begins with a thin-crusted baguette being split lengthwise and dressed with condiments such as spicy chili sauce, Maggi seasoning sauce and mayonnaise. It's then filled with a wide variety of savory ingredients, such as meats and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa từ hà nội] vegetables from native Vietnamese cuisine, as well as cucumber slices, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa] cilantro and pickled carrots. During the past couple of decades, the savory sandwich has spread to markets and restaurants around the world.

Upcoming Movie apos;Cracka apos; Imagines A World In Which Whites Are Enslaved

2020-12-30T03:06:32Z

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An upcoming movie titled 'Cracka' plans to depict an alternate history in which black people enslaved whites in early America. Director Dale Resteghini released the trailer for the independently funded film on Friday, saying it would be available for purchase on Amazon Prime and elsewhere later this year. The trailer shows a white man with neo-Nazi tattoos being transported back in time to a version of America in which he is enslaved by black people. Title cards read: 'You took our breath away, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa từ hà nội] what if we took yours? You raped our daughters, what if we raped yours? You stole our freedom, now we steal yours.' The upcoming film 'Cracka' depicts a man with neo-Nazi tattoos being magically transported back to an alternate history in which white people are enslaved by black people in America The evil white racist is seen being auctioned off by black slaveholders in the fantasy film RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/news/article-8451263/Trump-declares-never-Autonomous-Zone-capital-long-Im-President.html Trump declares there will never be an Autonomous Zone in the...] [/news/article-8443083/Statues-toppled-US-protests-against-racism.html Donald Trump slams the 'unhinged mob trying to vandalize our...] Share this article Share The white neo-Nazi 'protagonist' is seen being subjected to brutal treatment at the hands of black slaveholders. White people are seen being raped and lynched by their black overlords in the film. The lead role of white supremacist Michael Stone is played by Lorenzo Antonucci, who previously depicted an unnamed henchman in Days Of Our Lives and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa] was an uncredited extra in Game of Thrones. Other cast members include Hakeen Kae-Kazim (Hotel Rwanda), rapper Saigon, Kathryn Kates and James Darnell. 'The world isnt ready for this one !!!!' wrote Saigon in an Instagram post about the upcoming film. 'What if it were your ancestors?' he wrote. 'I could never be racist because I treat people how I want to be treated... When U see things through the eyes of other people, sometimes the message resonates.' It's unclear who financed the film, but IMDB lists as executive producers Antonucci, Resteghini and his wife Kim, Anthony Martini, and Rob Garcia. The official website for the film reads 'You stole our freedom. Now we steal yours...' White people are seen being raped and lynched by their black overlords in the film The lead role of white supremacist Michael Stone is played by Lorenzo Antonucci (right) Black slaveholders are seen in the film depicting an alternate history of America The official website for the film reads 'You stole our freedom. Now we steal yours...' Writer and director [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa giá rẻ] Resteghini is best known for directing music videos, and has worked with rappers including Pitbull, Akon, Lil Wayne and Ice Cube. Resteghini's directorial debut was the film Colorz of Rage in 1999. He continued with a number of micro-budgeted independent films, including Da Hip Hop Witch, a 2000 unscripted spoof film of The Blair Witch Project. No release date for Cracka has been publicly announced. The trailer claims it will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime, [http://photobucket.com/images/Google%20Play Google Pl[ Read more: YouTube][ YouTube] DM.later('bundle', function() DM.has('external-source-links', 'externalLinkTracker'); );

Winding Its Way South For Nearly 3 000 Miles Southeast Asia s Longest River The Majestic Mekong Is Just Waiting To Be Explored

2020-12-30T02:39:01Z

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Winding its way south for nearly 3,000 miles, Southeast Asia's longest river, the majestic Mekong, is just waiting to be explored. Boasting a vast diversity of rainforests, wildlife, culture and cuisine, the river is best appreciated on a cruise. If you first found your passion at sea on an ocean cruise, then be prepared to fall in love all over again, this time with a very different but equally rewarding experience. River cruising in Asia is becomingly increasingly popular. Here's why... Vang Vieng, Laos, on the Mekong River Why cruise Asia by river? Guests love the relaxing small-ship experience. With an average of around 150 passengers, a holiday focused on destinations and scenery, and a constant closeness to shore, it's an altogether more intimate way to cruise. Imagine lying on the bed in your stateroom, looking out of the panoramic window and [http://www.dict.cc/?s=watching watching] a mystical, meandering journey unfold outside, with temples, shrines and wildlife including kingfishers and cheeky gibbons. It's so far removed from the usual pace of life. How about the on-board experience? You can enjoy evening entertainment, wellness and fitness facilities, knowledgeable cruise directors to guide and assist, and free wi-fi. There's also the peace of mind of leaving the ship every day at your leisure, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa] never having to wait for a tender to take you ashore. River and ocean cruises really do meet when it comes to one thing, and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa từ hà nội] that's the food. River cruise guests can expect the same high standards of dining as ocean, created with the very best locally sourced produce. What's included in the price? Asian river cruise packages include all meals (plus tea, coffee and water), return UK flights from a choice of regional airports including London and Manchester, transfers, hotel accommodation and expert tours at every port of call. What to see, where to go? Ho Chi Minh City: Still known locally as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh is a magnetic hustle-bustle of a city, home to seven million people, and renamed after the Vietnam War ended in 1975. Must-see attractions include the War Remnants Museum and US Embassy - scene of the famous fall of Saigon, when American helicopters left for the final time. Sample the local ‘pho' soup, or visit the famous Cu Chi tunnels, where US troops took on the Viet Cong - you can take a crawl through one if you're brave enough! Hoi An: UNESCO-listed since 1999, Hoi An is a beautiful Vietnamese trading town, filled with 19th-century timber-framed buildings. Hire a bike and meander through the narrow streets of the old town - a welcome relief after the traffic of Saigon. But it's at night that Hoi An comes to life. The colourful, lantern-filled walkways are a joy to behold, and bursting with markets, restaurants, craft shops and galleries. Halong Bay, Vietnam Halong Bay: A UNESCO World Heritage site since 1994, Halong Bay is a treat. Take a traditional Vietnamese wooden junk to experience the limestone mountains and emerald waters, thousands of years in the making. Explore the amazing caves of Halong, or take it easy and relax on one of the beautiful sandy beaches. Angkor Wat, Cambodia Siem Reap: Follow in the footsteps of Angelina Jolie in Tomb Raider to the ancient kingdom of Angkor Wat. Built in the 12th century as a Hindu temple, it's the largest religious monument in the world, and just five miles from the Cambodian town of Siem Reap. Go at sunset (perfect for the colours), and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-sapa-tu-ha-noi-3-ngay-2-dem-2-ngay-1-dem-tour-sapa-ban-cat-cat-fansipan-thac-bac-ham-rong-tour-sapa-gia-re.html tour sapa] marvel at the majesty of the temples and sculptures, many of them perfectly preserved. <div class="art-ins mol-factbox travel" data-version="2" id="mol-a6319420-aa64-11ea-b129-a9593e0c48f9" website magic of the Mekong! Exploring Southeast Asia's longest river