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OSLO -- Two people were killed and 14 wounded on Saturday in a shooting at a nightclub and in nearby streets in Norway's capital Oslo, police said. A suspect believed to be the sole perpetrator was apprehended, police told reporters. The crime scene extended from the London Pub via a neighbouring club and onwards to a nearby street where the suspect was apprehended a few minutes after the shooting began in the early hours of Saturday, police spokesman Tore Barstad told newspaper Aftenposten . The London Pub is a popular gay bar and nightclub in the centre of Oslo. Task leader Tore Barstad speaks at the site where several people were injured during a shooting outside the London pub in central Oslo, Norway June 25, 2022. Javad Parsa/NTB/via Reuters "I saw a man arrive with a bag, he picked up a gun and started to shoot," journalist Olav Roenneberg of public broadcaster NRK reported. It was not immediately clear what the motive for the attack was. Oslo is … [Read more...] about Two dead, 14 wounded in Norway nightclub shooting, police say

The attack took place in the early hours, with victims shot inside and outside the London Pub, a well-known gay bar and nightclub open since 1979, as well as at one other bar in the centre of the Norwegian capital. "Many people were crying and screaming, the injured were screaming, people were distressed and scared - very, very scared," said Marcus Nybakken, 46, who had left the London Pub shortly before the shooting and returned later to help. "My first thought was that Pride was the target, so that's frightening." Journalist Olav Roenneberg of public broadcaster NRK said he was in the area at the time and saw a man arrive with a bag, take out a gun and start to shoot: "Then I saw windows breaking and understood that I had to take cover." A suspect, a 42-year-old Norwegian citizen of Iranian origin, was detained minutes after embarking on the shooting spree, according to police who said they believed he acted alone. Two weapons, including a fully automatic gun, were retrieved … [Read more...] about Gunman opens fire at Oslo gay bar, killing two on Pride parade day

Art performance at the celebration for 55th anniversary of Việt Nam-Cambodia diplomatic relations held in Hà Nội on Friday. — VNA/VNS Photo Văn Điệp HÀ NỘI — A grand celebration was held at Hà Nội Opera House on Friday to mark the 55th anniversary of Việt Nam-Cambodia’s diplomatic relations (June 24, 1967-2022), with the participation of high-level delegations from both countries led by their respective Deputy Prime Ministers. Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Lê Minh Khái in his address stressed that geographical proximity and historical, and cultural similarities are the solid foundation for the two countries to cultivate one of the oldest relations in Southeast Asia. He said after the Democratic Republic of Việt Nam and the Kingdom of Cambodia officially set up diplomatic ties 55 years ago, the two had been closely accompanying each other in the fight for national liberation, which eventually came in the spring of 1975. When Cambodia faced the genocidal threat from the Pol … [Read more...] about Việt Nam, Cambodia celebrate close-knit ties on 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations

Vietnam and Cambodia have entered a stage of comprehensive cooperation and mutual benefit with a five-decade legacy. Senior leaders of Vietnam and Cambodia attended a ceremony in the Hanoi Opera House today [June 24] to celebrate the 55th founding anniversary of the Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic relations (June 24, 1967-June 24, 2022). Senior officials of both Vietnam and Cambodia at a celebrating ceremony in Hanoi on June 24. Photos: VGP Attending the ceremony are Vo Van Thuong, Politbureau member and standing secretary of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat, and Men Sam An, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia. Addressing the event, Men Sam An said Vietnam’s assistance has helped bring Cambodia out of a period of mourning and separation. “Vietnam’s support and help have contributed to turning Cambodia from a nation separated by war to a unified country with complete peace and development in all fields,” she noted. A week ahead of the … [Read more...] about 55th anniversary of Vietnam-Cambodia relations observed

Vietnam’s Thong Nhat (Reunification) Express, also known as the North-South railway route, has been listed among the top 10 best sleeper train journeys globally, according to The Travel magazine of Canada. North-South railway is among top 10 sleeper train journeys worldwide The Canadian magazine reports Vietnam is a hugely popular country to visit among backpackers traveling around Southeast Asia. “Given how long and narrow the country is, a sleeper train is a great way to get from the northern capital city of Hanoi to the southern city of Ho Chi Minh without riding on a motorbike,” says The Travel. It notes that the sleeper train route is most suitable for budget travelers as it typically only costs around US$26 for a journey that lasts between 32 and 37 hours. The magazine also reveals that passengers are able to choose from several seat classes, depending on how much they are willing to spend on a ticket. These include third class which has hard wooden … [Read more...] about North-South railway among top 10 sleeper train journeys worldwide

TRADITIONAL MUSIC: Vĩnh Long Province issues a plan to preserve and promote tài tử music, a traditional art genre of the south which was recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2013. VNA/VNS Photo Ánh Tuyết VĨNH LONG — The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Vĩnh Long is seeking to preserve and promote tài tử music, a traditional art genre of the south. The Vĩnh Long Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said it is seeking and collecting old and rare compositions and documents on tài tử music and will publish them by 2025 to let people know more about the history and development of the art. Meanwhile, the province will offer courses on tài tử music, focusing on performance and composition, to help musicians improve their skills. Many courses and performances of the music will also be held at schools and residential areas, so students and people can learn and understand more about the art. The province … [Read more...] about Vĩnh Long preserves and promotes tài tử music