Overview of the requiem (Photo: tapchihuongviet.eu) At the event, Mr. Lam Quang Ngoc, a representative from Franken Vietnamese Buddhist Cultural Centre, reviewed the brave sacrifice of soldiers in Gac Ma battle. The participants held a minute’s silence in memory of martyrs and offered incense to them.Mr. Ngoc also shared about the history, war wound of Vietnamese people after Gac Ma battle and brave sacrifice of 64 soldiers while they were trying to protect Vietnam’s territorial integrity. He shared that the requiem was organized annually at Vinh Nghiem Pagoda not only commemorating the martyrs but also teaching young Vietnamese generations, born and raised in Germany, to always memorialize the great merit of the martyrs. Mr. Tran Quoc An, a representative of the Overseas Vietnamese Association in Regensburg, said that the event is a message affirming Vietnam's indisputable sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagoes, and condemning China’s illegal … [Read more...] about Requiem to commemorate martyrs held in Germany
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World Cup hopefuls Spain crush Argentina, Brazil edge Germany
Isco scored a hat-trick as Spain hammered an Argentina side without Lionel Messi 6-1 in a friendly on Tuesday (Mar 27), while Brazil defeated Germany 1-0 in their first meeting since the 2014 World Cup. World Cup hopefuls Spain crush Argentina, Brazil edge Germany Gareth Southgate's England were denied victory over Italy at Wembley after the visitors were awarded a late penalty in a 1-1 draw following consulation with the video assistant referee. Spain underlined their status as chief contenders at this year's World Cup in Russia as they extended their unbeaten run under Julen Lopetegui to 18 matches in sensational fashion in Madrid. Diego Costa bravely forced home Spain's opening goal on 12 minutes and Isco doubled the lead before Nicolas Otamendi halved the deficit prior to half-time. The absence of Messi, left out of the squad by Jorge Sampaoli despite the coach insisting on Monday that his star striker was fit, was telling as Spain dominated the South Americans in the … [Read more...] about World Cup hopefuls Spain crush Argentina, Brazil edge Germany
Brazil are better but will still miss Neymar: Germany’s Sane
Brazil are one of the favourites for the 2018 World Cup, but injury to superstar Neymar still weakens the 'Selecao', Germany winger Leroy Sane said Sunday. German midfielder Leroy Sane told a press conference on Sunday that Brazil will miss Neymar in the friendly between the nations. (Photo: AFP/ODD ANDERSEN) Brazil are one of the favourites for the 2018 World Cup, but injury to superstar Neymar still weakens the "Selecao", Germany winger Leroy Sane said Sunday (Mar 25). "Brazil aren't as dependent on Neymar as they were in 2014," said Manchester City star Sane. "They are better positioned and have a few new stars, but it still makes a big difference whether Neymar plays or not." Germany host Brazil in a mouth-watering friendly at Berlin's Olympic Stadium on Tuesday as part of both teams' build-up to June's World Cup in Russia. It will be their first meeting since the Germans stunned Brazil with five goals inside half an hour in a 7-1 romp in the semi-finals of the 2014 World … [Read more...] about Brazil are better but will still miss Neymar: Germany’s Sane
Germany, China to work on steel overcapacity via G20
Chancellor Angela Merkel has spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping about steel overcapacity and the US threat of tariffs. They are to work on solutions through the G20 group of industrialized nations. Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese President Xi Jinping During a phone call on Saturday German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to discuss solutions to global steel overcapacity. Merkel and Xi "emphasized the importance of close and multilateral cooperation in international trade," according to German government spokesman Steffan Seibert. He added that the two leaders also congratulated each other on their re-elections and called for a "deepening" of their countries' strategic partnership. Merkel invited Xi's government to visit Berlin for consultation, while Xi invited Merkel to visit China. No details about whether the visits would take place has been released. State news agency Xinhua said Xi told Merkel that the two countries should … [Read more...] about Germany, China to work on steel overcapacity via G20
Germany draw 1 1 with Spain as Costa makes comeback
World champions Germany drew 1-1 with Spain in a high tempo friendly on Friday as they launched their preparations for a title defence in Russia while their opponents had striker Diego Costa making his long-awaited comeback as a substitute. Thomas Mueller equalises for Germany in the 1-1 draw with Spain. (Photo: AFP/Odd Andersen) Germany's Thomas Mueller scored with a long-range strike in the 35th minute to cancel out Rodrigo Moreno's early opener. The hosts were made to work hard against the Spaniards, who are unbeaten under coach Julen Lopetegui, but still managed to stretch their own unbeaten run to 22 matches, one shy of the German record of 23 dating back to 1978-80. They can now match it when they take on five-times world champions Brazil on Tuesday when Spain, the 2010 World Cup winners, host Argentina in Madrid. "I think it was a very good test for both teams because both teams combine well when they have possession," said Germany coach Joachim Loew. "Spain and us … [Read more...] about Germany draw 1 1 with Spain as Costa makes comeback