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Storms snarl U.S. travel, threaten rare winter tornadoes

Snow, sleet and hail snarled transportation across swaths of the United States on Monday during one of the busiest travel weeks, after dozens died in U.S. storms

U.S., European firms seeking franchisees in Vietnam

 Many foreign enterprises, especially from the European Union (EU) and the United States, are looking for franchise partners in Vietnam, heard a press conference held in HCMC on Monday to introduce Vietnam International Retail and Franchise 2015.

U.S. FDA approves first device to prevent migraine headaches

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Tuesday it has approved the marketing of a medical device as a preventative treatment for migraine headaches.

Russia, U.S. promise to help push forward Syria peace talks: Brahimi

 Russia and the United States reaffirmed their support to the ongoing second round of Geneva II conference on Syria and assured that they would help to push forward the stalled peace talks,

U.S. launches spacecraft to explore Martian atmosphere

 U.S. space agency NASA launched its newest Mars-bound spacecraft on Monday afternoon to look at the red planet's upper atmosphere, NASA TV showed.

Kerry urges Iran to show nuclear program peaceful

 U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday night called on Iran to show its willingness to pursue a peaceful nuclear program, while urging the U.S. public and the Congress to get behind efforts to reduce nuclear weapons worldwide.

U.S. launches new rocket carrying spy satellite

 A massive rocket carrying a spy satellite on Wednesday lifted off from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in the U.S. state of California, said sources from the United Launch Alliance.

U.S., Europe seek to spur farm produce exports to Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – A slew of companies from the United States and Europe are showcasing meat, dairy products and drinks at the ongoing international food and hotel show in HCMC in an effort to increase exports