Year Ends in “Friendship” and Celebrations
We end the 2006 with news about the inauguration of a new “Friendship Bridge” between Thailand and Lao PDR. The bridge is being seen as “a key component of a major economic and infrastructure development plan to facilitate transportation, trade, investment, and tourism in the Mekong Subregion.” Satish Gupta reports, in today’s lead story.
Millions of Muslim have made their way to Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Learn about this yearly event, in today’s second story. Hazel Heyer reports. Valletta is the site of Malta’s festive of a New Year’s Eve celebration. The celebration is expected to be carried on until January 6. Find out what this Mediterranean destination has planned, in today’s third story. Julian Zarb reports. In Observance of New Year’s Day, there will be no edition on Monday, January 1. We will resume with our regular edition on Tuesday. The entire eTN team wishes you and your family a safe and joyous New Year’s Eve celebration!