Viet Nam News DETROIT — Fans paid their respects en masse Tuesday to US music icon and "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin, whose body lay in a golden casket while dressed in a red dress and matching stilettos in Detroit. The 76-year-old singer, beloved by millions around the world, died of cancer on August 16, closing the curtain on a glittering six-decade career that made her one of America’s most celebrated artists. Thousands of people are expected to bid her farewell at the Charles H. Wright Museum for African American History on Tuesday and Wednesday, at her father’s New Bethel Baptist Church on Thursday and a star-studded funeral on Friday. White-gloved, sharp-suited pallbearers escorted her casket into the museum for the first of two days of 9:00 am to 9:00 pm viewing, where she lay in state surrounded by enormous clouds of pink, white and purple roses. "I broke down when I seen her. She was beautiful," said nurse Monique Valentine. "It was just an awesome … [Read more...] about Thousands pay respects as Aretha Franklin lies in state
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Yahoo says hackers stole data from 500 million accounts in 2014
Yahoo Inc (YHOO.O) said on Thursday that at least 500 million of its accounts were hacked in 2014 by what it believed was a state-sponsored actor, a theft that appeared to be the world's biggest known cyber breach by far. Cyber thieves may have stolen names, email addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth and encrypted passwords, the company said. But unprotected passwords, payment card data and bank account information did not appear to have been compromised, signaling that some of the most valuable user data was not taken. The attack on Yahoo was unprecedented in size, more than triple other large attacks on sites such as eBay Inc (EBAY.O), and it comes to light at a difficult time for Yahoo. Chief Executive Officer Marissa Mayer is under pressure to shore up the flagging fortunes of the site founded in 1994, and the company in July agreed to a $4.83 billion cash sale of its internet business to Verizon Communications Inc (VZ.N). "This is the biggest data breach ever," said … [Read more...] about Yahoo says hackers stole data from 500 million accounts in 2014
Hanoi strives to promote heroic tradition and continue development
NDO - In the 60 years since the liberation of Hanoi (October 10, 1954), the spirit of Liberation Day continues to serve as an impetus for the city's development, helping generation by generation overcome challenges for a brighter future for the thousand-year-old capital city. Milestones in history Hanoi, with its a strategic position, was chosen as a capital city by our forefathers thousands of years ago. It was once the ancient capital of the Vietnamese state of Au Lac during the reign of King An Duong Vuong 2,300 years ago, Thang Long of Dai Viet state 1,000 years ago, and now Hanoi, the capital city of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Experiencing ups and downs throughout its history and witnessing the return of victorious troops, from a city with a small economy and population, Hanoi has risen strongly from the debris of war, affirming its role as a major national hub. Hanoi is also a place for the convergence and expression of patriotism, pacifism, solidarity and … [Read more...] about Hanoi strives to promote heroic tradition and continue development
Social Headlines December 20
Fishing boat with 11 fishermen rescued off Nha Trang Eleven Vietnamese fishermen aboard a ship that was about to sink were rescued at a place some 60 nautical miles to the southeast off Nha Trang City in the central province of Khanh Hoa this morning by ship SAR 27-01 of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre. Nguyen Xuan Binh, deputy director of the centre in Zone 4 in Nha Trang, said the ship tugged the fishing boat to Phu Quy Island in Binh Thuan Province as rough seas had hindered efforts to take the boat to the mainland. Vo Thanh Nhan, Ky's 28-year-old son and captain of the fishing boat, said big waves had filled the vessel with water, causing the engine to stop. The owner of the fishing boat KH 98118, Vo Ky, a resident of Vinh Phuoc Ward in Nha Trang City, had informed the centre of the accident at 09:30pm on Tuesday (December 17). At 1.00am this morning, the centre sent the rescue ship SAR 27 - 01 to sea for search and rescue activities, although it had lost contact with … [Read more...] about Social Headlines December 20
Newcastle 3 Chelsea 2: The French revolution gathers pace as Sissoko stuns Benitez
Alan Pardew ended a momentous week for Newcastle United by lauding the player whose two goals made him a new hero for the Toon Army. The manager said of Moussa Sissoko: 'He walked into this club last week like a giant - and today he played like a giant.' Forget the puns and the mickeytaking that flooded the social networks when Pardew crossed the Channel to search for soccer salvation. And if La Marseillaise replaces the Blaydon Races as the new Geordie anthem, nobody should be surprised. Newcastle: Krul, Debuchy, Steven Taylor, Coloccini, Santon, Perch, Cabaye, Gouffran (Marveaux 84), Sissoko (Yanga-Mbiwa 90), Gutierrez, Cisse. Subs not used: Elliot, Anita, Bigirimana, Obertan, Shola Ameobi. Booked: Perch, Cisse. Goals: Gutierrez 41, Sissoko 68, 90. Chelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Cole, Ramires, Lampard, Oscar, Mata, Bertrand, Ba (Torres 43). Subs not used: Turnbull, Ferreira, Marin, Azpilicueta, Benayoun, Ake. Booked: Ramires, Cole, Mata. … [Read more...] about Newcastle 3 Chelsea 2: The French revolution gathers pace as Sissoko stuns Benitez