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Vietnamese woman shines at beauty contest in Russia


Art performance by Le Thi Ngoc Bich. Photo: VNA
Vietnamese contestant Le Thi Ngoc Bich won the second runner-up and Miss Friendly titles of the Miss Asia Ural 2019 beauty pageant held in Yekaterinburg city of Russia on June 1.

Bich, a final-year student from Ural Federal University, said she decided to enter the contest to help foreign friends learn more about Vietnam.

The contest’s final round featured eight contestants from different ethnic groups of Russia and several Asian countries.

Milana Kombiu Siurun from the Tyva Republic was crowned Miss Asia Ural 2019, while Victoria Suborova from the Buryatia Republic finished first runner-up.
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Khanh Hoa safely disposes 150kg MK81 bomb

Khanh Hoa safely disposes 150kg MK81 bomb

An over-150-kg bomb left over from war was discovered after recent historic flooding in Khanh Hoa province eroded layers of sand, exposing the ordnance on the premises of a household in Khanh Vinh commune. Upon discovery, local residents promptly reported it to local authorities and military units.

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