Japanese and Chinese coastguard vessels frequently face off around the islands as both sides press their claims.

The elements were announced in January, and the scientists who made the discoveries were then allowed to propose names.

PM Haider al-Abadi promised a swift victory when he announced the start of the operation to liberate Fallujah, 65 km west of Baghdad.

The party congress, the first in 36 years, was held amid great attention and elevated Kim to the post of party chairman.

The Nagorno Karabakh Defense Army troops refrained from retaliating to continue protecting their positions.