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Working under floodlights, military personnel supported emergency services using rescue dogs and earth-moving equipment to identify and dig out survivors from the ruins of the church in Ciudad Madero, a city on the Gulf coast near the port of Tampico. Footage on social media showed the moment the church roof caved in, puffs of gray smoke billowing into the air, followed by the toppling of yellow brick outer walls. Nine people died and another 40 were taken to nearby hospitals, while 30 other worshippers remained unaccounted for, Jorge Cuéllar, spokesman for the Security Ministry of Tamaulipas state, which borders Texas. Speaking on Foro TV news channel, Cuéllar thanked local businessmen for bringing equipment to help remove rubble and aid rescue efforts. Bishop Jose Armando Alvarez from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tampico said the church roof crumbled as worshippers were receiving communion and asked others to pray for the survivors. "In this moment the necessary work is … [Read more...] about Mexican church roof collapses during Sunday mass killing 9, about 30 others missing

Long An province views the building of comprehensive and effective infrastructure as one of the strategic breakthroughs needing to be made. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Identifying transport infrastructure as an impetus for development, Long An has been carrying out many key transport projects , to form a complete transport system connecting this province with others in the Mekong Delta and nationwide. In the resolution of the 11th provincial Party Congress (2020 - 2025 tenure), Long An viewed the building of comprehensive and effective infrastructure as one of the strategic breakthroughs needing to be made in the current period. In particular, developing transport infrastructure is prioritised as it is considered an impetus for local socio-economic development. Meanwhile, the congress considered the mobilisation of every resource for comprehensive transport infrastructure to boost industrial and urban development in the province’s key economic zone as one of the three … [Read more...] about Long An gathers resources to develop transport infrastructure

Phongchi, or Phuong Chi in Vietnamese, a Japanese of Vietnamese descent, who is a former member of Japan’s popular girl band Idoling, will take the role as the main master of ceremonies for the 'Vietnam Phở Festival,' which is set to take place at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo on Saturday and Sunday. Phongchi expressed her pleasure in joining the cuisine event as an emcee, expecting to chat with visitors during the upcoming fest. Besides, she will also act as an ambassador for the festival. Born to a family of Vietnamese descent in Ho Chi Minh City, she is impressed by Vietnam’s traditional culture. “I have participated in countless Vietnamese festivals and cultural events,” she said. “This festival is so special as it is about pho. “Mentioning Vietnamese dishes, people cannot help listing pho as the first must-try food. “Due to its popularity, pho imposes multiple recipes, and has become a rich source of inspiration for contests. “We can savor a wide range of pho … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-Japanese idol serves as ‘Vietnam Phở Festival’ MC