Vietnam marks 30th war anniversary with festive parade
In Ho Chi Minh City the 30th anniversary of Vietnam's war end was celebrated with a parade of floats bearing logos of American firms, while leaders praised economic growth and Saigon's role as the economic motor. Gen Vo Nguyen Giap attended alongside President Tran Duc Luong as security closed streets.
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Terror threats down says officials see lowest level since 9 11
Washington reports credible terrorist threats against the United States are at their lowest level since Sept 11 2001. U S intelligence and law enforcement officials say daily threat assessments show domestic threats 25 to 50 percent lower than two years ago while cautioning that al Qaida groups may pause rather than end activity.
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Two women and two men die in Cairo tourist attacks
In Cairo two veiled women opened fire on a tour bus then blew themselves up as police chased a suspect. A brother and the fiance of another attacker died in the same incident, nine people were wounded, and authorities tied the episode to a crackdown on a militant cell linked to a prior April 7 bombing.
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