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Building Viet Nam’s bridge to greater economic growth and development -- by Donald Lambert

There are three key strategies that can help Viet Nam achieve its ambitious development targets in the coming years.




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Unanimous Supreme Court Throws out 'Bridgegate' Convictions

A unanimous Supreme Court on Thursday threw out the convictions of two political insiders involved in the "Bridgegate" scandal that ultimately derailed the 2016 presidential bid of then-New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. The justices found evidence of deception, corruption and abuse of power in the sch...




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ADBI–Cambridge University Online Course on Fintech & Regulatory Innovation

ADBI, CCAF, and the JBSEEL are offering an 8-week Online Course on Fintech & Regulatory Innovation and related scholarships for select policy makers from Asian Development Bank developing member countries.




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Work on parallel bridge at Okhla Barrage to start in February

NOIDA: The Noida Authority is set to start work on a six-lane bridge, parallel to the existing Okhla Barrage, this month bringing a sigh of relief to thousands of commuters who travel between Delhi, Noida and Faridabad. Technical bids for the project are to be finalized on February 3, while financial bids will be decided a week later. According to the officials, the construction of the Rs 150 crore bridge is expected to be ready in two years. Officials further revealed that the Central Water & Power Research Station (CWPRS), Pune, Yamuna Action Plan (YAP) and IIT-Delhi have already approved the proposed project last year and it is being fast […]




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Unanimous Supreme Court throws out “Bridgegate” convictions

A unanimous Supreme Court on Thursday threw out the convictions of two political insiders involved in the “Bridgegate” scandal that ultimately derailed the 2016 presidential bid of then-New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. The justices found evidence of deception, corruption and abuse of power in the scheme, but said “not every corrupt act by state or local officials is a federal crime.”




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ATWILC/ATWINC Serial Bridge Application Note

ATWILC/ATWINC Serial Bridge Application Note




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Scaramucci's SkyBridge hit with heavy redemption requests as fund fell: letter

Investors in SkyBridge Capital asked for hundreds of millions of dollars back after the fund suffered a 23% loss in March when investments made by its debt-focused hedge fund managers soured, Anthony...




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Private bridge links U.S.-Mexico

A terminal in the U.S. is now linked to the Tijuana International Airport via a cross-border bridge. Julie Noce reports.




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Greenock and Stockbridge: A tale of two Scotlands under coronavirus

ON one of those Greenock afternoons when rain and sun fight for the day’s naming rights a statistic becomes flesh and blood. At the side of a four-lane highway bearing the weight of the town’s rush-hour traffic a young wheelchair-user approaches.




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Supreme Court tosses out convictions in Bridgegate case

Two officials tied to then-Gov. Chris Christie had been sentenced to prison for their roles in creating massive traffic jams on the N.J.-N.Y. crossing.




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New Army artillery changes course to hit targets under bridges

Enemies of the U.S. Army are now deliberately hiding targets behind mountain ridges, under bridges, in rocky crevices and other locations intended to elude state-of-the art GPS-guided artillery round attacks -- complicating U.S. efforts to pinpoint and destroy targets




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Cambridge Police slammed for checking 'non-essential aisles' in Tesco patrol during coronavirus lockdown

Follow our live coronavirus updates here Coronavirus: the symptoms




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Footage of Westminster Bridge during Clap for our Carers applause prompts backlash over lack of social distancing

Follow our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms




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Anger as people crowd together to clap NHS on Westminster Bridge for second week running

Footage of Londoners gathered on Westminster Bridge to applaud the NHS have prompted backlash amid fears lockdown rules have been broken for the second week running.




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Police officers on horses pull up for free food at five-star hotel drive-through in Knightsbridge

A five-star luxury hotel in London has been spreading a little joy amid the coronavirus outbreak by serving up free meals for key workers.




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Londoners warned not to gather on Westminster Bridge for Clap for Carers

Londoners were today told not to gather on Westminster Bridge to take part in tonight's Clap for Carers as the Met warned it was "not acceptable" to put safety at risk by flouting lockdown rules.




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Londoners again gather on Westminster Bridge to Clap for Carers despite police warning

Londoners again gathered on Westminster Bridge to take part in Thursday's Clap for Carers despite police warning it was "not acceptable" to put safety at risk by flouting lockdown rules.




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Tower Bridge reopens after police investigate 'suspicious package' on London landmark

Tower Bridge was cordoned off at around midday on Friday while police investigated reports of a "suspicious package."




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Duchess of Cambridge coos over newborn baby during video call to midwives

The Duchess of Cambridge has made a virtual bedside visit to new parents during a video call to midwives she worked alongside last year.




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Food For London Now: Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge hits road on Standard's 'rescue mission' for London

In a bustling depot in north London filled with donated food, Phoebe Waller-Bridge compared the work of The Felix Project to "a rescue mission".




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Duchess of Cambridge calls on budding photographers to capture family life under lockdown

The Duchess of Cambridge has launched a landmark photographic project to capture the "spirit of the nation" during the coronavirus outbreak.




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Lethbridge stormtrooper takedown now to be investigated by external police force

Lethbridge police are being investigated by an outside force after handcuffing a woman in a stormtrooper costume outside a Star Wars-themed business earlier this week. But still the force faces accusations that not enough is being done to investigate what happened.



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Phoebe Waller-Bridge has the wall of penises from Fleabag in her house

Writer and creator of the hit show recalled the moment a delivery driver was confronted with it




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Bridget McKenzie was told to seek Scott Morrison's 'authority' for sports grants program

Australian National Audit Office evidence to Senate appears to contradict Morrison’s claim that he provided no authorisation

The prime minister’s office asked Bridget McKenzie to seek Scott Morrison’s “authority” for intended recipients of $100m of sports grants and coordinate the announcement with Coalition campaign headquarters, according to new evidence to the sports rorts inquiry.

The evidence from the Australian National Audit Office to the Senate inquiry contradicts Morrison’s claims that McKenzie, the former sports minister, was the ultimate decision-maker for the grant program, and that changes were not made after parliament was dissolved.

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Sian Clifford: Phoebe Waller-Bridge ignored list of big stars hoping to play Fleabag's sister

The Quiz star says she still feels like she constantly has to prove herself as an actor




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Casual Kate: 8 times the Duchess of Cambridge has given us pared-back outfit inspiration

Is there any look she can't pull off?




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Giovanna Fletcher on parenting during lockdown and her candid interview with the Duchess of Cambridge

Happy Mum, Happy Baby's Giovanna Fletcher on how she's keeping three boys under six entertained during lockdown and her anxiety about the now-famous interview with the Duchess of Cambridge




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The Duchess of Cambridge channels French girl chic for virtual interview about the NHS, coronavirus and mental health

She and Prince William dialled in from their Norfolk home




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The Duchess of Cambridge wears blue Ghost dress in honour of the NHS to clap for our carers

She appeared alongside the rest of her family, who also all wore blue in tribute




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The Duchess of Cambridge's favourite beauty products revealed

The royal is loyal to an arsenal of affordable lotions and potions




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Master the Duchess of Cambridge and Meghan Markle's Zoom-ready 'dos in 3 simple steps

Forget a virtual haircut, all you need is this foolproof, three-step hack




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5 times Princess Charlotte took a leaf from the Duchess of Cambridge's style book

Happy birthday Princess Charlotte!




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The Duchess of Cambridge champions NHS wearing baby blue Tabitha Webb knit for latest virtual appearance

The Duchess has made an apparently seamless transition into her WFH wardrobe




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A ray of sunshine: where to get the Duchess of Cambridge's summer-ready look

It's time to embrace yellow




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Chelsea keep Stamford Bridge open for individual training during government lockdown

Marco van Ginkel has revealed local Chelsea players remain able to train at Stamford Bridge, although the club insist on individual sessions only.




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Coutinho to Chelsea: Former Liverpool star will get back to his best at Stamford Bridge, says Rivaldo

Philippe Coutinho can get back to his best if he joins Chelsea this summer, according to Barcelona legend Rivaldo.




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Chelsea problem position: Three transfer targets who could solve striker issue at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea fans have identified attack as the position which needs addressing as a priority this summer.




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New Chelsea signing Hakim Ziyech wants to emulate Didier Drogba at Stamford Bridge

New Chelsea signing Hakim Ziyech says he wants to hit the same heights as Didier Drogba when he completes his move from Ajax.




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Cesc Fabregas trolls Tottenham fans on anniversary of 'the Battle of the Bridge'

Cesc Fabregas has trolled Tottenham fans on the anniversary of 'The Battle of the Bridge' - when Chelsea ended their rivals' Premier League title challenge and handed the trophy to Leicester.




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Duchess of Cambridge calls on budding photographers to capture life under coronavirus lockdown

The Duchess of Cambridge has teamed up with the National Portrait Gallery to launch the Hold Still project.




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How an elderly island enclave warded off COVID-19 ... without blowing up the bridge

The community of mainly over-60s on St Huberts Island in NSW manages to stare down the threat of COVID-19 with music, exercise and good wine — and a fresh catch of fish delivered by doting grandsons.




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Murray Bridge journalist launches online service after ACM suspends newspaper

A journalist left out of work after Australian Community Media shut down his regional printing press starts his own online newspaper in an effort to keep the community informed.




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Bridget McKenzie breaks her silence, defends handling of sports grants

Former Cabinet minister Bridget McKenzie defends her actions in the sports grants scandal, saying it was her "responsibility" to exercise discretion and allocate grants to projects that had not been merit-listed.




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Justice Department Announces Disabled Access Settlement with Developers of Woodbridge, Virginia, Apartment Complex

The Justice Department today announced a settlement that, pending court approval, will resolve allegations that those involved in the design and construction of the Summerland Heights Apartments, a 318-unit apartment complex in Woodbridge, Va., discriminated on the basis of disability in the design and construction of the project.



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Former New Orleans Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Cover Up the Danziger Bridge Shootings

Michael Lohman, a former Lieutenant of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), has pleaded guilty to conspiring with fellow NOPD officers to obstruct justice by covering up a police-involved shooting that occurred in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.



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New Orleans Police Officer Charged in Danziger Bridge Case

New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) Officer Michael Hunter was charged today with misprision of a felony (for concealing a known felony) and with conspiring with fellow NOPD officers to obstruct justice by covering up a police-involved shooting in the days after Hurricane Katrina



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Louisiana Civilian Charged in Danziger Bridge Case in New Orleans

A two-count bill of information filed today in federal court charges David Ryder of Opelousas, La., with lying to the FBI and with illegally possessing a firearm, announced Thomas E. Perez, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division; Jim Letten, U. S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana; and David Welker, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI New Orleans Field Office.



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Former Police Officer Pleads Guilty in Danziger Bridge Case

Michael Hunter, who until last week was an officer with the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to obstruct justice and misprision of a felony, for failing to report a crime, in connection with the federal investigation of a police-involved shooting on the Danziger Bridge.



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Fourth New Orleans Police Officer Charged in Danziger Bridge Case

A one-count bill of information filed today in federal court charges New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) Officer Robert Barrios with conspiring with fellow NOPD officers to obstruct justice by covering up a police-involved shooting in the days after Hurricane Katrina.



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