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Russia to build Iran atomic reactors at Bushehr

 Russia has agreed to build up to eight nuclear reactors in Iran, 12 days before a deadline for a deal to curb Iran's nuclear activity.

Vietnam to send more specialists to study abroad

 VietNamNet Bridge – Sending high-ranking specialists abroad could bring double benefits: it helps restructure the domestic labor market and strengthens the Vietnamese workforce.

Caving in: cable car a threat to longest grotto

 VietNamNet Bridge – Quang Binh People's Committee has agreed to let the Sun Group build a cable car within Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. Viet Nam News Sunday interviews Howard Limbert.

Preservation of Central Highlands’ culture in spotlight

 Preservation of Central Highlands’ culture in spotlight; Exhibition raises environmental issues through artworks; Hanoi launches World Heritage contest;

Ebola crisis: Mali confirms second death

 A Malian nurse has died of Ebola, the second confirmed death from the disease in the country.

Gov’t cuts import tariffs on medical-equipment components

 VietNamNet Bridge – The decision to exempt import taxes on medical equipment components, a move to encourage local production, will take effect on November 15.

Mineral mining in Thai Nguyen depletes water supply

Hundreds of households in An Khanh Commune in Thai Nguyen province’s Dai Tu District have had no running water to use for several years because of a coal mine, the provincial Department of Natural Resources and the Environment has said.

India sterilisation deaths: Chhattisgarh inquiry ordered

 The government of the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh has ordered an inquiry into the deaths of 11 women who underwent botched sterilisation surgery at a state-run health camp.

Iran beat Vietnam 6-1 in friendly

 Vietnam lost to Asian silver medallists Iran 6-1 in a friendly match in Brazil on Monday.

VN’s couture designs presented at VN Int’l Fashion Week

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese designers unveiled their favorite designs at the launch of the first international fashion week in Vietnam.

Eight Vietnamese hospitals import Bio-Rad medical equipment

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Chief Inspector of the Ministry of Health said that eight hospitals have bought medical equipment of the US company Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., which allegedly bribed Vietnamese officials with $2.2 million.

EU court ruling backs curbs on 'benefit tourism'

 The European Court of Justice has said member states can deny certain payments to unemployed EU citizens who move to that country just to claim benefits.

Russian citizens honored for contribution to Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge - Two Russians were presented with the title "Honorary Citizen of Hanoi" for their contributions to the development of the capital city at a ceremony held at the Vietnam Embassy in Russia on November 10.

Over 1,600 investors register to buy Vietnam Airlines’ shares

 As many as 1,608 investors, including 28 international investors and two Vietnamese organisations, have registered to buy shares in the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines at its initial public offering scheduled for November 14.

Despite controversies, “Sex and the City” still airs on national channel

 VietNamNet Bridge - After the controversy on the time for adult movies on national television, VTV began airing the US series "Sex and the City" at 11pm on November 10.

Former V-League player called up to US national team

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thanks to his good performance for New England Revolution this season, midfielder Lee Nguyen has been called up to the US national team for next week's friendlies against Ireland and Colombia.

VN, Thailand to jointly fight transnational crime

NA discusses high-school curricula reform; Legislators debate draft bill on State capital management and use; Vietnam, Cuba holds second Party theory seminar;

National Assembly to question Prime Minister next week

VietNamNet Bridge - Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and four ministers will have to answer questions raised by National Assembly (NA) deputies at a Q&A session on November 17.

Vietnam can produce caterpillar fungus

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Institute of Plant Protection Research has recently announced its success in producing caterpillar fungus, a rare medicine with the potential to increase the capacity of the body against cancer.

Fatherland Front supports religious nursery schools

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Fatherland Front of Viet Nam has for the first time given its seal of approval to religious organisations running nursery schools in the country.