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Smoke- Free Website By Students Launched In Vietnam

HANOI, March 12 (Bernama) -- A smoke-free website developed by voluntary students, was launched on Thursday, aiming to provide information relating to exchange activities and campaigns for a smoke-free environment, Vietnam news agency reported.

U.S. Democrats Move Closer To Healthcare Deal

By John Whitesides and Donna Smith

WASHINGTON, March 12 (Reuters) - Congressional Democrats drew closer on Thursday to agreement on a broad healthcare overhaul that could clear the way for a final vote in the next few weeks, but vowed not to be bound by White House deadlines.

Billionaire Pinera Takes Power As Quakes Jolt Chile

By Javier Lopez

CONSTITUCION, Chile, March 12 (Reuters) - The ground shook and buildings swayed as billionaire Sebastian Pinera took over as Chile's president on Thursday, tasked with rebuilding after a massive earthquake killed hundreds just 12 days ago.

Turkey Is Entire Arc Of Islamic World - NATO Commander

WASHINGTON, March 12 (Bernama) -- The commander of a NATO force U.S. Admiral James Stavridis said on Wednesday that Turkey is the entire arc of the Islamic world, as it is an important state geo-politically, Anadolu News Agency reported.

IFRC: Some 2.17 Million Zimbabweans Need Food Aid

SOUTH AFRICA, March 11 (Bernama) -- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has renewed its plea for funds as an estimated 2.17 million Zimbabweans are in urgent need of food assistance, South Africa Press Agency (SAPA) reported Thursday.

Thailand Deploys 50,000-Strong Force To Maintain Order During Protests

BANGKOK, March 11 (Bernama) -- Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban on Thursday said that the deployment of 30,000 unarmed military, 10,000 police and 10,000 civilian volunteers to maintain order in the capital had already begun as soon as the Internal Security Act (ISA) took effect.

South Korea May Ban Google's Android Market Operation Due To Illegal Game Contents

SEOUL, March 11 (Bernama) -- The South Korean government may ban Google Inc. from operating its Android market place in the country for making game contents available without government approval, the country's game regulating body said Thursday.