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At the lauching ceremony of the route at the Dien Bien Phu airport. — VNA/VNS Photo The first Bamboo Airways flight from Ha Noi landed at Dien Bien Phu airport in the northern border province of Dien Bien on Thursday, marking the official launch of Bamboo Airways' Ha Noi-Dien Bien route. The airline operates three return flights a week on the route using Embraer 190 aircraft. The flight frequency will gradually increase depending on actual travel demand. Bamboo Airways General Director Dang Tat Thang said the new service will facilitate the travel of locals and tourists, helping attract investment to Dien Bien and increasing exchanges between Dien Bien and other socio-economic and cultural hubs of the nation. He unveiled that the carrier will launch a direct route linking the province and HCM City in December, serving surging travel demand during the holidays. — VNS …

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Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide bomber attack at a Shi'ite mosque in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar which left dozens killed and injured, a statement posted by the group’s Amaq news agency said on Friday. Afghan men inspect the damages inside a Shiite mosque in Kandahar after a suicide bomb attack during Friday prayers. (Photo: AFP) The statement added that two Islamic state fighters shot the guards of the mosque dead, broke in and blew themselves up between two groups of worshippers, one of which consisted of around 300 people. It was the second week in a row that militants bombed Friday prayers and killed dozens of worshippers. HELD TO ACCOUNT The U.N. mission in Afghanistan said those responsible should be held to account. Taliban special forces arrived to secure the site and an appeal went out to residents to donate blood for the wounded. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said security forces had been ordered to …

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The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has imposed a VND45 million administrative fine on a rap band called "Nha Lam" for circulating a music product that offends beliefs and religions. According to Clause 4, Article 13 of Decree 38, besides the administrative fine of VND45 million (over US$2,000), this product must be removed from circulation.. "Nha Lam" rap band. Nearly two weeks ago, this troupe caused public outrage when it released the song “Thich Ca Mau Chi” with content blaspheming Buddhism, distorting the image of the Buddha. Not only Buddhist followers but also Vietnamese audiences and the media have harshly criticized this song. Facing the harsh reactions of Buddhist followers and the community, the rap band apologized twice on its Facebook page. After that, they went to Quan Su Pagoda (Hanoi) to repent. They promised to not repeat the mistake. The penitential ceremony was witnessed by Venerable Thich Duc Thien, Vice President, General Secretary …

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