21 November 2016 Military News

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Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 21 Nov 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 21 Nov 2016 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
101st Airborne Divison completes Iraq tour, transfers mission to 1st Infantry Division US Army 21 Nov 2016 -- The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) transferred authority of Combined Joint Forces Land Component Command -- Operation Inherent Resolve to 1st Infantry Division during a ceremony in Baghdad, Nov. 17, 2016.

Deadly explosion rocks Shia mosque in Afghan capital Press TV 21 Nov 2016 -- At least 27 people have been killed and 35 others wounded after a large bomb explosion hit a Shia mosque in the Afghan capital, Kabul, officials say.
Blast At Shi'ite Mosque In Kabul Kills At Least 27 RFE/RL 21 Nov 2016 -- Afghan officials say a suicide bomber has detonated his explosives inside a Shi'ite mosque in Kabul, killing at least 27 people.
Afghanistan: UN condemns killing of civilians in Kabul mosque attack UN News 21 Nov 2016 -- Senior United Nations officials have condemned today's attack in Kabul today's attack at a mosque in Kabul that reportedly killed at least 32 civilians and injured more than 50 others, many of them children.
IS Claims Kabul Shi'ite Mosque Blast That Killed 32 VOA 21 Nov 2016 -- Islamic State has claimed responsibility for Monday's suicide bombing of a Shi'ite mosque in the Afghan capital that killed at least 32 people and wounded more than 80 others.

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USS Nitze Assists Stranded Iranian Mariners NNS 21 Nov 2016 -- Guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94), currently deployed to the Arabian Gulf in support of maritime security operations, assisted three Iranian mariners in distress, Nov. 18.
International Partnerships Flourish on America during DT-III NNS 21 Nov 2016 -- In 2006, the first F-35 Lightning II rolled out of the Lockheed Martin factory in Fort Worth, Texas. Since that time, the program has exponentially expanded around the globe, creating new partnerships and reaffirming alliances.
UK-US Mine Countermeasures Exercise 17-1 Concludes in Arabian Gulf NNS 21 Nov 2016 -- U.K.-U.S. Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Exercise 17-1 concluded in the Arabian Gulf, Nov. 17.
Stethem Returns to Japan after Seven-Month Patrol NNS 21 Nov 2016 -- Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) returned to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), Japan, Nov. 17.
Carrier Strike Group 5 Returns to Yokosuka after Patrol NNS 21 Nov 2016 -- Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5 and its flagship, aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) returned to Yokosuka, Japan, Nov. 21 following a three-month patrol of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
USS Mahan Deploys for Maritime Operations in 5th, 6th Fleet AOs NNS 21 Nov 2016 -- Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) and her crew departed their homeport of Naval Station Norfolk Nov. 19 for a scheduled deployment to conduct operations in the Navy's 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation.
F-35B Weapons Load Testing Wraps up on USS America during DT-III NNS 21 Nov 2016 -- The F-35B Lightning II third developmental test phase (DT-III) aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) reached a new milestone as the program completed weapons load testing Nov. 16.
New Season for Naval Science: Winter Rotates, Hahn Arrives NNS 21 Nov 2016 -- The Office of Naval Research (ONR) began a new era today, as Rear Adm. David J. Hahn-a decorated submarine commander and naval acquisition officer-was sworn in as the new chief of naval research (CNR) at a change-of-command ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C.
45th SW supports successful Atlas V GOES-R launch AFNS 21 Nov 2016 -- The 45th Space Wing supported NASA's successful launch of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R spacecraft aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 here Nov. 19.

Address by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the Plenary session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Fall session in Turkey NATO 21 Nov 2016
NATO Jets Escorted Russian Aircraft Over Baltics Two Times Within a Week Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- NATO fighter jets have identified and escorted a Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea twice within a week, the Lithuanian Defense Ministry said in a statement on Monday.
Stoltenberg: NATO's Global Actions 'Defensive and Proportionate' VOA 21 Nov 2016 -- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said the alliance's actions over the years have been "defensive and proportionate," in line with international commitments.
Erdogan Stresses Turkey's Essential Role in NATO Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- Turkey has been an integral member of NATO since the Cold War, providing political and military support for the alliance, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday.

Russia to deploy S-400 air missile system, Iskander missiles in Kaliningrad Press TV 21 Nov 2016 -- Moscow says it will deploy its S-400 air missile defense system along with Iskander ballistic missile in Russia's westernmost region of Kaliningrad, near the border with the Baltic countries of Lithuania and Poland and NATO member states.
Putin: Russia Will Take 'Countermeasures' to NATO Expansion VOA 21 Nov 2016 -- President Vladimir Putin says Russia will take steps to counter NATO's expansion to nations on its borders.

"Woefully low" total of Navy escort vessels could shrink still further UK House of Commons 21 Nov 2016 -- The Defence Committee Report say that the Ministry of Defence has yet to explain how it will replace its 13 ageing frigates–due to leave service at the rate of one per year between 2023 and 2035–whilst maintaining even the "woefully low" number of operational vessels currently available and the skilled workforce to renew them.
UK Navy losing ability to deal with potential threats: MPs Press TV 21 Nov 2016 -- The Royal Navy has a "woefully low" number of warships, a group of British lawmakers say, warning that the force would soon lose its ability to deal with future threats.
War of Words Over 'Woefully Inadequate' UK Royal Navy, MPs With 'No Vision' Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- Politicians have clashed with defense experts over what has been described as the "woefully inadequate" state of Britain's Royal Navy, which critics say has been desecrated by politicians with "no idea" about strategy and "no vision for the future."
UK Parliament Urges Royal Navy to Present Plans on Replacing Aging Frigates Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- Members of the UK parliamentary Defense Committee called on the Royal Navy to provide details on how it would replace its aging frigates between 2023 and 2035, a report issued by the committee on Monday showed.

Blast From the Past: Sweden Dusts Off Cold War Missile System Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- Amid unfounded fears of a Russian sneak attack, kindled by high-ranking politicians and military experts, Sweden has been taking steps to drastically re-activate its defense. In an obvious return to the Cold War mentality, Sweden has restored a Cold War missile system to protect the island of Gotland.

CMC issues regulation to improve real-combat military training People's Daily 21 Nov 2016 -- China's Central Military Commission (CMC) has issued a regulation on improving real combat abilities in military training.
Defense ministry: China's army on high alert in wake of armed conflicts in northern Myanmar People's Daily 21 Nov 2016 -- Chinese armed forces are on high alert after armed groups in Myanmar attacked military and law enforcement posts close to the country's border on Nov. 20, according to a statement from China's defense ministry.

Bolstering of Nuclear Force Is to Cope with U.S. Extreme Moves to Stifle DPRK: Foreign Ministry KCNA 21 Nov 2016 -- The Foreign Ministry of the DPRK released a memorandum on Monday detailing the traces of the crimes the U.S. committed by perpetrating a series of worst-ever hostile acts against the DPRK since the greatest loss suffered by the Korean nation and thus compelling it to bolster up its nuclear force.

Indian Navy Inducts Another Russia-Assisted Guided Missile Destroyer Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- The Indian Navy's preparations for operations in a wider swathe of maritime domain remain on course with the commissioning of a sixth destroyer. The first three belong to the Delhi Class while the next three have more stealth features and slotted in Kolkata Class.
India to Again Test Home-Made Sub-Sonic Missile Nirbhay Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- Will India's membership of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) make a difference to the fourth test of a sub-sonic missile? Indigenous technology has so far led to two failures and one partial success.
India Tests Twin-Engine Nuclear-Capable Missile Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- India demonstrated its nuclear deterrence capability by testing the Prithvi II MRBM. Over the next two days, it has lined up tests of an Advanced Air Defense Interceptor and Agni I missiles.

Iranian Navy due to stage drills in Indian Ocean IRNA 21 Nov 2016 -- Iranian Navy is scheduled to stage drills in Indian Ocean in the next three months, Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said on Monday.
Iran 44th flotilla in Atlantic Ocean for the first time ISNA 21 Nov 2016 -- Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said the 44th flotilla consisting of Alvand and Bushehr destroyers would sail the African continent and enter the Atlantic Ocean for the first time.
Iran Navy fleet enters Atlantic Ocean for first time Press TV 21 Nov 2016 -- Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says an Iranian naval fleet has entered the Atlantic Ocean for the first time after a port call in South Africa.
Tehran to Construct New Naval Bases Amid Tensions With Washington Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, commander of the Iranian Navy, announced Monday that Tehran will construct three bases and two large naval zones in the country's southeastern region along the Makran coast, near the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf.

Lockheed Martin Awarded $1.2 billion to Modernize Republic of Korea F-16s Lockheed Martin 21 Nov 2016 -- Lockheed Martin was awarded a $1.2 billion contract to upgrade 134 F-16 aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF).
South Korean Air Force Fighters Set for Major Modernization Upgrades Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- The Republic of Korea Air Force's 134 F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft will receive extensive upgrades thanks to a $1.2-billion contract awarded to Lockheed Martin.

Canadian Army on the Road to High Readiness with Exercise STORMING BEAR Canada DND 21 Nov 2016 -- Today, approximately 1,500 soldiers from units of 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (2 CMBG), headquartered in Petawawa, Ontario, completed Exercise STORMING BEAR.

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Yemeni army forces, allied fighters seize two Saudi bases in Najran Press TV 21 Nov 2016 -- Yemeni army forces and allied fighters from Popular Committees have taken control of two military bases in Saudi Arabia's southwestern border region of Najran in retaliation for Riyadh's military campaign against their country.
Yemen truce violated by Saudi forces 114 times: Army spokesman Press TV 21 Nov 2016 -- Yemeni military officials say Saudi Arabia and its allies have violated a recent ceasefire declared by Riyadh in the country over 100 times.
Yemen Ceasefire Deal Ends as Houthis Fail to Commit - Saudi-Led Coalition Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- The ceasefire in Yemen came to an end Monday as the Houthi rebels failed to comply with the conditions of the agreement, Gen. Ahmed Assiri Saudi, the spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition, told Sputnik on Monday.

Militants can't hold ground against Syrian forces for a long time: Obama Press TV 21 Nov 2016 -- US President Barack Obama has said "moderate" militants fighting against the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad cannot hold their ground for a long period of time.
UN Deems Realistic New Humanitarian Pause in Aleppo Next Week Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- The United nations considers the prospect of another humanitarian pause in Syria's Aleppo next week realistic, Senior Adviser to UN Special Envoy for Syria Jan Egeland told Sputnik. He added that he hopes for cooperation with Russia in Syria in the future.
Raqqa Offensive: Syrian Democratic Forces Coming Closer to Daesh 'Capital' Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- An area of some 570 square kilometers has been liberated from jihadists by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) during the Euphrates Rage military operation, sources in the SDF told Sputnik Turkiye.
Key Militant Outpost Near Damascus Surrenders to Syrian Army Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- Militants surrounded by the Syrian army southwest of Damascus have surrendered to the government, Syrian media reported Monday.
Samples Confirm Militants Used Chemicals in Southwest Aleppo Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- Russia's Defense Ministry has found poisonous chlorine and white phosphorus in nine samples from southwestern Aleppo.
'Shame on us all' for failing to stop annihilation of eastern Aleppo, UN aid chief tells Security Council UN News 21 Nov 2016 -- Emphasizing that month after month he returns to the Security Council with new reports of ever-worsening human suffering in Syria, the top United Nations humanitarian official today urged the 15-member body to act now and end the protracted conflict.
Syria Health Services 'Devastated' by Conflict VOA 21 Nov 2016 -- Top United Nations aid officials warned Monday that health care services in Syria have been devastated by bombings and the nearly six-year-old conflict.
Syrian, Russian Forces Pound Eastern Aleppo for 7th Straight Day VOA 21 Nov 2016 -- Monitors say Syrian forces backed by Russian air power pounded targets in the eastern sector of Aleppo on Monday, a day after Syrian and Russian troops and allied Shiite Hezbollah militants advanced into a key northeastern Aleppo neighborhood held by rebels for the past four years.

Iraqi Forces Liberate Abbasiya Village Northeast of Mosul From Daesh Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- The Iraqi forces have completely liberated the Abbasiya village located to the northeast of the city of Mosul from Daesh terrorist group, media reported Monday.
Iraqi Army Expels Daesh, Raises Flag Over Salamiyah Village East of Mosul Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- Iraqi servicemen have liberated the village of Salamiyah located to the east of Mosul from Daesh militants, the commander of the operation to free the city announced.

Erdogan calls for NATO, EU support against PKK militants Press TV 21 Nov 2016 -- Turkey has called on NATO member states and the European Union (EU) to increase support for Ankara against militants of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).

Japanese Troops, Armed With New Mandate, Arrive in South Sudan VOA 21 Nov 2016 -- A contingent of Japanese troops arrived in South Sudan on Monday to join U.N. peacekeepers – a mission with an expanded role that critics fear could embroil them in their country's first overseas fighting since World War II.

Car bombing kills four in Libya's eastern city of Benghazi Press TV 21 Nov 2016 -- A car bomb attack near a hospital in Libya's second city of Benghazi has claimed the lives of at least four people and wounded more than a dozen others, medical and security sources say.

Military conflicts break out in northern Myanmar amid gov't peace efforts People's Daily 21 Nov 2016 -- Military conflicts broke out in the border area of northern Myanmar's Shan state early on Sunday morning with an alliance of three ethnic armed groups launching simultaneous and surprise attacks on government's military outposts and police stations in Muse and Kutkai townships as well as a border trade center there.
Hundreds Rohingya Muslims flee Myanmar to Bangladesh over past three days: Aid workers Press TV 21 Nov 2016 -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) says hundreds of minority Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar have crossed the border to seek shelter in neighboring Bangladesh over the past three days, as violence escalates in the country's northwest.
Myanmar wrecked 1,250 Rohingya homes during 6-week lockdown: HRW Press TV 21 Nov 2016 -- Human Rights Watch (HRW) says the government in Myanmar has destroyed as many as 1,250 residential structures belonging to minority Rohingya Muslims in the country just over the past 6 weeks.

Militant attacks kill five soldiers, civilian in Mali Press TV 21 Nov 2016 -- Twin attacks blamed on militants during weekend municipal elections in Mali have claimed the lives of at least five soldiers and one civilian, security sources say.

Obama Wants Ukraine Deal, 'Not Optimistic' Over Syria RFE/RL 21 Nov 2016 -- U.S. President Barack Obama says he wants to reach a negotiated peace settlement in Ukraine before he leaves office in January.

Pakistan Reports Deadly Border Clashes With India VOA 21 Nov 2016 -- Pakistan's military says intense clashes with India along the disputed Kashmir frontier Monday killed at least four Pakistani civilians and wounded 10 others.

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Obama focuses on power transition, Supreme Court, Japan in last foreign trip Press TV 21 Nov 2016 -- US President Barack Obama vows not to remain silent if the country's future president, Donald Trump, decides to violate certain "values or ideals."

Trump's World Order: How US Foreign Policy Could Change Under New President Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- After new United States President-elect Donald Trump assumes power significant changes are expected to happen in global politics, including a dialogue with Russia, the possible cancellation of the final nuclear deal with Iran and deepening tensions with Cuba.
US senators promise to act against Trump on Russia ties Press TV 21 Nov 2016 -- US senators say they would counter incoming President Donald Trump if he moves to establish warm relations with Russia.
Critics: Trump's Vast Assets Pose Corrosive Conflicts of Interest VOA 21 Nov 2016 -- Weeks before President-elect Donald Trump even takes office, critics are warning that his vast financial interests threaten to embroil him in conflicts of interest that could cast doubt on the motives for his decisions and have the potential to undermine his presidency.
Venezuelan President Expresses Intent to Improve Relations With US VOA 21 Nov 2016 -- Venezuela's Socialist President Nicolas Maduro says he hopes for improved relations with the United States under President-elect Donald Trump.

Tsai feels Trump will maintain U.S. security commitment to Taiwan CNA 21 Nov 2016 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Monday that she believes the United States' new government will continue to carry out its security commitment to Taiwan and that the two nations will continue to work closely together in several areas.
KMT to lay off hundreds amid financial difficulties CNA 21 Nov 2016 -- The opposition Kuomintang (KMT) plans to lay off more than 400 employees as a result of its current financial predicament, an executive party member said on Monday.

Former French PM Fillon Secures Victory in Republican Presidential Primaries Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- The first round of the presidential primaries in the Republicans center-right party in France resulted in a victory of former Prime Minister Francois Fillon.
Sarkozy Concedes Defeat in Republican Primaries Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- Nicolas Sarkozy conceded his defeat after coming third in The Republicans primaries on Sunday.

FM spokesman: Iran patiently monitoring US developments IRNA 21 Nov 2016 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi said Iran was patiently monitoring developments in the United States after the presidential elcetion.
Obama administration aims to secure JCPOA ISNA 21 Nov 2016 -- The Obama administration is considering new measures in its final months in office to strengthen the nuclear agreement with Iran
AEOI Confirms Iran's Shipping of Heavy Water to Oman for Further Sale Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- Iran has transported heavy water to Oman for subsequent sale, Deputy Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi said Sunday, confirming earlier media reports.

Is the World's Biggest Surveillance Camera Maker Sending Footage to China? VOA 21 Nov 2016 -- Imagine a world where almost everyone can be tracked, and everything can be seen by cameras linked directly to the Chinese government.

Can China overtake US to lead the world? People's Daily 21 Nov 2016 -- Discussions were running high on global governance among Western public opinion on the eve of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders meeting in Lima, Peru. Some Western media outlets hold the US is giving up its global leadership following Donald Trump's election as US president on promises to abolish the Trans-Pacific Partnership and withdraw from the Paris climate deal. They believe a rising superpower, China, will replace the US to lead the world.
Is Hong Kong Still China? Xi Jinping Calls on SAR Leader to Maintain Stability Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chunying to uphold national unity and maintain social and political stability during their meeting on the sidelines of the APEC summit in the Peruvian capital of Lima.

DoD, Army Ramp Up Cybersecurity Measures With New Initiatives AFPS 21 Nov 2016 -- Two initiatives were rolled out today to strengthen the cyber security environment in the Defense Department and the Army, DoD officials announced.
DOD Announces Digital Vulnerability Disclosure Policy and "Hack the Army" Kick-Off DoD 21 Nov 2016 -- Building on the success of the "Hack the Pentagon" bug bounty pilot in which hackers from across the country were provided legal authorization to spot vulnerabilities in specific Department of Defense networks in return for cash payments, the Department of Defense (DoD) today unveiled two new initiatives designed to further enhance the DoD cybersecurity.
New York Man Arrested for Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIL US Dept. of Justice 21 Nov 2016 -- A criminal complaint was unsealed today in federal court in the Eastern District of New York charging Mohamed Rafik Naji, 37, of Brooklyn, New York, with attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), a designated foreign terrorist organization.

Russia Actively Developing Arctic Projects - Minister Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- Russian Arctic shelf is still one of the key priorities for Russian Federation, a report authored by Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Sergei Donskoi stated Monday.

Water Rationing Extended in Bolivia as Drought Worsens Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- Water rationing has been introduced in La Paz as Bolivia grapples with its worst water crisis in decades. The landlocked country is now suffering water scarcity in five of its nine departments.

Philippine President Blasts Western 'Hypocrisy' in Meeting With Putin Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte said the US should not be trusted as an ally during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin November 19 on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima.

South Korea opposition parties want president's impeachment Press TV 21 Nov 2016 -- South Korean opposition parties are seeking the impeachment of President Park Guen-hye, who is embroiled in a snowballing corruption scandal.

Ukraine Marks Third Anniversary Of Euromaidan RFE/RL 21 Nov 2016 -- Thousands of Ukrainians have marked the Day of Dignity and Freedom, a holiday commemorating the 2013 beginning of the Euromaidan protests that ousted former President Viktor Yanukovych.
Poroshenko Calls For Support of Efforts to Unify Pro-European Forces in Ukraine Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko called Monday for unification of Ukraine's democrats, taking pro-European stance, as well as to refrain from turning political struggle into a war without rules.

Egypt confiscates assets of 46 Muslim Brotherhood members Press TV 21 Nov 2016 -- A committee affiliated with Egypt's Justice Ministry has ordered the confiscation of assets belonging to 46 members and supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood, the latest in a widening government crackdown on the banned movement.
Egypt refers 292 to military court over 'Sisi assassination plots' Press TV 21 Nov 2016 -- Egypt's public prosecutor has referred 292 suspected Takfiri militants to a military court over charges of planning to assassinate President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and the Saudi crown prince, an Egyptian official says.

Ban welcomes Haiti elections, urges parties to show statesmanship as process moves forward UN News 21 Nov 2016 -- Welcoming the holding of elections in Haiti on 20 November, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed that the process "is crucial to ending the current governance vacuum" and urged all the parties involved "to show statesmanship at this critical time for the country."
Toward a Return to Constitutional Rule in Haiti US Dept. of State 21 Nov 2016
Haitians Await Preliminary Results from Sunday's Election VOA 21 Nov 2016 -- Haitians are awaiting preliminary results from Sunday's long-delayed presidential election, which took place after balloting in October of last year was annulled due to allegations of fraud.

Zimbabwe commissions Chinese built airport People's Daily 21 Nov 2016 -- Zimbabwe commissioned on Friday (yesterday) the state-of-the-art Victoria Falls International Airport after new constructions and refurbishments done by China Jiangsu International Economic and Technical Cooperation Group.

China advocates APEC leadership in economic globalization despite setbacks People's Daily 21 Nov 2016 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday urged members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to stay committed to taking economic globalization forward with vigorous measures, despite increasing setbacks around the world.

United States Supports Continued Efforts Toward a More Inclusive Agreement in the DRC US Dept. of State 21 Nov 2016

Three-Party Coalition Government Formed in Estonia - Parliament Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- The leaders of three Estonian parties agreed on Monday to form a coalition government, the parliament's press service said.

Vietnam Likely to Abandon Nuclear Program Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- Vietnam may completely abandon its nuclear program during its legislative session, a senior diplomat from one the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) told RIA Novosti Monday.

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