Pyongyang, August 14 (KCNA) -- The U.S. Defense Department on August 11 announced that the U.S.-south Korea joint military drill Ulji Freedom Guardian would start on August 21 as scheduled.

MOSCOW, August 14. /TASS/. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev will take part in the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council meeting to be held in Astana on Monday.

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – In an order issued today, Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei appointed chairman, secretary general, and members of Expediency Council for a five-year term.

Baku, Azerbaijan, Aug. 14

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Baku, Azerbaijan, Aug. 14

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TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has forwarded a message of congratulation to Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on his election as Pakistan’s new prime minister.

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Hanoi, August 14 (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse will pay an official visit to Thailand from August 17-19.