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Vietnamese hopeful of unproven Scientology ‘detox’

April 4, 2013
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Vietnamese hopeful of unproven Scientology ‘detox’

In this photo taken on March 18, 2013, patients at the Scientology Health Center of the Vietnam Association of Agent Orange Victims jog in the early morning in Thai Binh, Vietnam. The center runs a 25-day health program which, as well as massive consumption of vitamins, includes four-hour sauna sessions and a morning run. While…

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Samsung Galaxy S III test unit appears on video, comes with impressive specifications

April 20, 2012
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We may only be weeks away from finding out what Samsung has planned with its ‘next Galaxy’ Android smartphone but today one of the first credible leaks of the device has emerged, providing not only a video but detailed specifications. The leak comes by way of Vietnamese site Tinhte – which has an impressive record of securing…

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Concern in Vietnam: US calls for the release of detained bloggers as new Web regulation emerges

April 18, 2012
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Concern in Vietnam: US calls for the release of detained bloggers as new Web regulation emerges

The US has called upon Vietnam to release three bloggers that have been arrested on charges of publishing “propaganda against the state”, as concerns grow around increased Internet censorship in the country. Following this week’s arrest of the bloggers, who are accused of “distorting the truth, denigrating the party and state”, US State Department spokesperson Darragh Paradiso…

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Vietnam craves rhino horn; costs more than cocaine

April 4, 2012
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Vietnam craves rhino horn; costs more than cocaine

In this photo taken on 13 March 2012, an African rhinoceros is seen at a private zoo of Bao Son Paradise Park in Hanoi, Vietnam, which has 24-hour security to protect against potential poachers. Wildlife conservationists warn that Vietnam’s surging demand for rhino horn, which is believed to treat everything from hangovers to cancer, is…

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