July 9, 2021

Biden says Afghans must decide own future; US to leave on August 31

  -President Joe Biden on Thursday strongly defended his decision to pull US military forces out of Afghanistan, saying the Afghan people must decide their own future, rather than sacrificing another generation of Americans in an unwinnable war.  Speaking at the White House, Biden said the Afghan military has the

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Olympics host city Tokyo bans spectators amid COVID-19 emergency

The Olympics will take place without spectators in host city Tokyo, organisers said on Thursday, as a resurgent coronavirus forced Japan to declare a state of emergency in the capital that will run throughout the Games. The move marked a sharp turnabout from as recently as last week, when some officials were still insisting

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Hoi An bike tour among world’s 20 best: Tripadvisor

A bike tour around the ancient town of Hoi An ranked ninth among the world’s 20 best biking experiences as voted by Tripadvisor readers, VnExpress reported. The five-hour tour, which costs from 19 USD per person, allows visitors to experience traditional crafts, from weaving straw to making boats while pedaling

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