Osaka blows away Svitolina to reach Melbourne semis Japan's Naomi Osaka acknowledges the crowd after winning her match against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, January 23, 2019 – PHOTO: REUTERS MELBOURNE (REUTERS) - U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka set up a potential rematch of her controversial Flushing Meadows final against Serena Williams after beating Elina Svitolina 6-4 6-1 to reach her first Australian Open semi-final on Wednesday. The 21-year-old Osaka committed a string of unforced errors but still proved too strong for the sixth-seeded Ukrainian, wrapping up the win in an hour and 12 minutes to become the first Japanese woman to reach the last four at Melbourne Park since Kimiko Date in 1994. Osaka’s first Grand Slam triumph at the U.S. Open last year was overshadowed by a row between Williams and umpire Carlos Ramos. The American is playing Karolina Pliskova in the remaining quarter-final. “I played them both and … [Read more...] about Osaka blows away Svitolina to reach Melbourne semis
Blew away
Whirlwinds blow away many stores at Ganh Da Dia tourist site
Chairman of Tuy An District People’s Committee said whirlwinds hit the tourism site at 10:30 am and lasted 2 minutes but it blew away many stores, shops, houses. The authorities mobilized forces to help local people and support whirlwinds-hit households. NGOC OAI-Translated by V.Ha Tags: A whirlwind the central province of Phu Yen’s Ganh Da Dia tourism site injuring 8 people and blowing away many stores and even tourist cars. … [Read more...] about Whirlwinds blow away many stores at Ganh Da Dia tourist site
Social News 21/8
Efforts made to help locals overcome flood aftermath Nghe An province’s border guards provide free medicine to locals in Huu Kiem commune, Ky Son district Localities, the army and agencies are making asserted efforts to help people in flood-hit areas to overcome the consequences of floods. Nghe An provincial Border Guard High Command and Military Headquarters have sent doctors to provide free health check-ups and medicine to 650 locals in Bong Khe commune, Cong Cuong district, and Huu Kiem commune, Ky Son district. The delegation also presented VND 20 million to four households whose houses were washed away. The provincial youth union also mobilised nearly 5,000 members to support locals in overcoming the aftermath of the flood. In Ky Son district, the local authorities visited and present nearly VND30 million to six families, who have a dead or missing family member following the floods in Chieu Luu, Tay Son, and Muong Ai communes. On August 18 and 19, more than 200 … [Read more...] about Social News 21/8
Whirlwind blews away roofs of houses in Ha Tinh province
Local authority after that visited effected-households and helped them to overcome the difficulties with emergency necessities. Families are moved to safer places At 19:30pm, local government decided to move 409 households which are located at dangerous areas such as Xuan Hoi, Xuan Thanh, Xuan Lam, Xuan Vien, Xuan Giang and Co Dam communes to safer places. DUONG QUANG-DINH HA-Translated by V.Ha Tags: whirlwind roofs of houses in Ha Tinh province Nghi Xuan commune … [Read more...] about Whirlwind blews away roofs of houses in Ha Tinh province
Last-gasp goal sends Belgium to last eight
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Viet Nam News ROSTOV-ON-DON — Belgium staged a comeback at the Rostov Arena on Monday evening when two goals trailed behind Japan, sealing the victory with a last-gasp goal which sent them to the last eight. Japan, who led for more than 20 minutes, was persistent and went very close to making history by winning their first ever World Cup knockout game. This is the first time a team who had been trailing 2-0 won the last 16 clash since 1970, with two substitutes saved the most prolific team in group stage. The goal was crisp and the process fluent. The goalkeeper of Belgium Thibaut Courtois threw the ball to Kevin De Bruyne, who dribbled all the way to the Japanese half before passing to Thomas Meunier on the right. The defender from Paris Saint-Germain sent a low cross. Romelu Lukaku dummied while Nacer Chadli prodded the ball in. The goal drew deafening cheers from more than 41,400 spectators, and then the finishing whistle signaled an end of the intensive match. Chadli … [Read more...] about Last-gasp goal sends Belgium to last eight
Hailstorm & whirlwind damage dozens of houses in Kontum
Local authorities are helping the locals repair damaged houses after whirlwind. Earlier May 16, hailstorms and whirlwinds occurred in the locations and damaged houses and trees. Some 48 houses at communes of Dak Nang, Doan Ket and Ngoc Bay blew away the roofs. Hailstorms also uprooted hundreds of rubber trees in the Kon Tum city. HUU PHUC –Translated by Van Ha Tags: hailstorm whirlwind houses blows away Kontum … [Read more...] about Hailstorm & whirlwind damage dozens of houses in Kontum
Vietnam warns citizens to stay away from Indonesia in wake of terrorists attacks
Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday asked Vietnamese people to spare Indonesia from their planned destinations, following repeated suicide bombing attacks in the Southeast Asian neighbor. "We recommend Vietnamese citizens to avoid Indonesia if there's no necessary business," the ministry said in a statement. For those who are already there, the ministry asked them to "closely follow information regarding the situation and stay away from public places until stability is recovered." The Vietnamese embassy in Indonesia said there has been no Vietnamese affected by the two deadly attacks in the Indonesian city of Surabaya on May 13 and 14 but the ministry still warns Vietnamese in Indonesia to stay away from public places, be cautious and follow the news closely during this period. On Sunday, a family of six, including girls aged nine and 12, staged suicide bombings of three churches during morning services in Surabaya, killing 13. All six bombers were killed, … [Read more...] about Vietnam warns citizens to stay away from Indonesia in wake of terrorists attacks
Over 50 houses blew away roofs due to whirlwind in Bac Lieu province
Of which, seven houses collapsed completely and it uprooted dozens of roofs of other houses. Besides, trees were fallen causing traffic congestion on the same day. Whirlwind damaged local people’s vegetables, rice and fruits and industrial trees. Fortunately, no one injured due to whirlwind Local authorities visited effected-families and helped them overcome the difficulties. The authorities called also for the support from sponsors, enterprises in the district, helping local people return to stable life. NGOC CHANH –Translated by Van Ha Tags: whirlwind Bac Lieu collapse … [Read more...] about Over 50 houses blew away roofs due to whirlwind in Bac Lieu province
Whirlwinds tear roofs off hundreds houses in northern provinces
A house was unroofed in Dien Bien province on the late night of April 15. (Photo: VNA) Dien Bien (VNA) – Hundreds of houses in the northern mountainous provinces of Dien Bien and Yen Bai were unroofed by whirlwinds on the late night of April 15. In Dien Bien, the whirlwinds, alongside heavy rains, blew away roofs of 162 houses in Quai Nua and Mun Chung communes in Tuan Giao district, of which, 17 were seriously damaged, according to Lo Van Cuong, Vice Chairman of the district’s People’s Committee. The district mobilised forces to clean up and repair the damaged houses on April 16 while two hardest-hit households in Mun Chung got 1 million VND (44 USD) in financial aid each as part of the district’s first effort to support the victims. As of the noon of April 16, the authorities estimated that as many as 63 houses and school venues in Tua Chua district have been unroofed or damaged, including 47 in Muong Bang commune. The whirlwinds also sank a boat in Da … [Read more...] about Whirlwinds tear roofs off hundreds houses in northern provinces
The valley of dew
Only Van went out alone, and drank one whole bottle of wine without getting drunk, as if he were drinking water. His head felt clear, and the blood in his chest flared up like fire. The men winked at each other, clinking their cups. “Hey Van, why isn’t your wife here to get well water for you to wash your face with?” the men jeered. Van threw his cup into a pillar of the communal house and stood up. The cup broke into pieces, putting an end to the New Year’s Eve party. Other people flitted around with their lovers, but Van flitted around with a shadow. Van went home and found the house in darkness, only lit up by the scent of incense recently burned to welcome spring. He sneered. They’re all sleeping like a log, he thought. Ever since Biu left, there hadn’t been any spring. Spring couldn’t come home to an ugly wife. Spring couldn’t lie in the hands of a breeding hen. The breeding hen only knew how to breed, not how to laugh. Whether she … [Read more...] about The valley of dew