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UN Peacekeeping Remains Highlight in Vietnam

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Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien, Deputy Defence Minister, hands over the President’s decisions to seven army officers. (Photo: VNA) Among the seven, two are assigned to the European Union Training Mission in Central African Republic for the first time. Another two will join the UN mission in South Sudan, replacing two Vietnamese officers who have completed their term. Two other officers will take up duty at the UN mission in Central African Republic, and one will go to the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), according to the VNA. On behalf of the Central Military Commission and the Defence Ministry, Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien asked the officers to strictly follow the viewpoint and policy on external relations of the Party, State and army, uphold the fine tradition of the Vietnam People’s Army and well perform assigned duties and tasks. UN peacekeeping remains highlight in Vietnam – Australia defence ties: officer UN peacekeeping is a highlight...

Late Bale penalty earns Wales 1-1 draw with U.S.

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Dragged down by U.S. defender Tim Ream in the box, Wales’ all-time top scorer stepped up to the penalty spot in the 82nd minute and made no mistake by hammering the ball into the top corner in front of the “Red Wall” of fans. Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – Group B – United States v Wales – Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar – November 22, 2022 Wales’ Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey and Brennan Johnson with Antonee Robinson and Tim Ream of the U.S. after the match. Photo: Reuters With one of the youngest teams at the tournament and themselves returning after eight years, the United States started energetically and took a well-deserved 1-0 lead with a 36th minute goal from Timothy Weah. They were unlucky not to go into the break with a bigger advantage against the flat Welsh. Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – Group B – United States v Wales – Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar – November 21, 2022 Wales’ Gareth Bale is fouled by Kellyn...

Vietnamese People Cherish Peace, Independence and Freedom values:

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Uong Chu Luu, former CPV Central Committee member, former Vice Chairman of the National Assembly, Chairman of the Vietnam Peace Committee; Nguyen Phuong Nga, President of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO); Phan Anh Son, Vice President – General Secretary of the VUFO, Head of the Organizing Committee of the 22nd Assembly of the World Peace Council; Socorro Gomes Coelho, President of the World Peace Council and 91 international delegates from 45 countries attended the meeting with President Nguyen Xuan Phuc. Vietnamese State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc spoke at the meeting with delegates to the 22nd Assembly of the World Peace Council (Photo: Thu Ha). At the meeting, President Phuc warmly welcomed the delegates and expressed his gratitude to the World Peace Council for trusting and coordinating with the Vietnam Peace Committee to organize the 22 nd Assembly in Vietnam. The Vietnamese President shared that Vietnam and the World Peace Council have a special a...