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Iran, Iraq urge to enhance cooperation in national defense
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan and his visiting Iraqi counterpart, Saadoun al-Dulaimi, called on Tuesday for boosting bilateral cooperation on national defense, Press TV reported.
China, ASEAN to upgrade FTA, solve disputes
China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Thursday agreed to upgrade their free trade area (FTA) and to solve territorial disputes.
Eight people injured in blast in S. Philippines
Eight people, including two policemen, were wounded following an explosion near a regional police camp in southern Philippines on Wednesday, authorities said.
