WHO warns of pressure on Latin American health systems With nearly 30,000 dead in Brazil and more than 10,000 dead in Mexico, the novel coronavirus epidemic threatens to shatter hospital systems across Latin America -- while France, which is emerging from a similar nightmare scenario, begins on Tuesday a gradual return to normalcy.

In the hallway

A short story by Lê Minh Khuê

Women go under the knife for perfect tummy

Although the surgery could make a big change, it should only be performed by experienced doctors at a well-equipped facility.

Take a chance on Big Dunc

I had the pleasure of meeting Everton’s caretaker manager, Duncan Ferguson, on two separate occasions back in the 90s.

When promised land turns out to be tragedy

A phone call Nguyễn Đình Gia received on Saturday night ended his last hopes of ever seeing his son again.

Man with one leg gives a helping hand to those in need

Playing those mind games, together Jose Mourinho used to do it. Rafa Benitez tried to, but wasn’t very good at it. And Pep Guardiola is giving it a go right about now.

Swift kicks off MTV VMA's with flashy performance of new album tracks

Pop superstar Taylor Swift opened the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards Monday with numbers from her just-released new album Lover that has already become the year's top seller.

New Year's eve

A short story by Hoàng Công Danh

Tattoo twins Peaty and Dressel romp to world swim gold Britain's Adam Peaty completed a world treble in the men's 100 metres breaststroke on Monday, while American Caeleb Dressel continued to feed his obsession for gold by romping to the 50m butterfly title.