Philippines and Vietnam are forging closer ties in a symbolic move Nike Air Max 95 Baratas , raising tension in the potential flashpoint South China Sea.

Pham Binh Minh, Hanoi's deputy prime minister and foreign minister, on Thursday began a day-two visit to Manila for talks to build a strategic partnership and strengthen security, trade and cultural ties.

"We believe a strategic partnership enhances the cooperation on a comprehensive basis," Foreign Minister Albert del Rosario said Nike Air Max 90 KPU Baratas , adding that the strategic partnership with Vietnam would be Manila's third, after the United States and Japan.

The strategic partnership will step up high-level contacts between the two militaries, through joint naval patrols, training and exercises.

Last year, Vietnam and the Philippines held their first naval talks and their seamen played volleyball and soccer on a Vietnamese-held island Nike Air Max 90 Ultra SE Baratas , and Vietnam's two most powerful frigates made port calls in Manila.

"We already have joint training and exercises with the U.S. military every year and we are looking forward to hold exercises with the Vietnamese navy," a Philippine navy officer told Reuters.

BEIJING, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Nanjing 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games marked 100-day countdown on Thursday as preparation for the YOG has entered its final stretch.

"Venue construction and renovation is coming to an end. At the 35 competition and training venues, all fixed facilities have been in place by April 30 and the temporary facilities will be completed before June 30. The Youth Olympic Village has been delivered for use at the end of April," said Yang Weize Nike Air Max 90 Ultra Moire Baratas , chairman of the Nanjing 2014 organizing committee.

According to Yang, rehearsals of the opening and closing ceremonies are carried out smoothly. The proposal for the ceremonies has been refined so as to hail the origin of sport, highlight Chinese characteristics, reflect the Olympic spirit and youth elements and allow the young people to play a major role.

"It's a good opportunity for the world youth to know and understand China. Different from many other sporting events, the YOG is a grand gala for cultural exchanges between young people Nike Air Max 90 Ultra BR Baratas ," added Yang.

According to Xiao Tian, a top Chinese sports official, said China will send a 123-strong delegation to 110 events over all 28 sports. The final list will be decided in July.

The flame of Nanjing 2014 was lit at Panathenaic Stadium, Athens on April 30 while the Virtual Torch Relay was launched simultaneously. In August, the Torch Relay will be held.

The Nanjing 2014 Nike Air Max 90 Ultra Essential Baratas , another Olympic hosted by China following the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, will be staged in Nanjing from August 16-28.

by Chris Mgidu and Joy Nabukewa

MOMBASA, Kenya, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's security officials said Monday operation Linda Boni in the vast forest in the coastal town of Lamu is a great success seven months after it was launched to flush out Al-Shabaab fighters.

Linda Boni Forest Director of Operation James Ole Serian said the security operation to flush out remnants of the militants would go on indefinitely with a major objective of hunting down the insurgents.

Serian said the operation has managed to disorganize the Al-Shabaab group after they were flushed from the forest they used as their hideouts to carry out attacks.

"We have managed to thwart several attempts by Al-Shabaab group to cross over to carry out the attacks due to increased patrols along the Kenya-Somalia border and upscaling of intelligence gathering," Serian said.

Amid the success Nike Air Max 2018 Elite Baratas , Kenyan hotels in the coastal region on Monday said they recorded improvement during the Easter holiday due to the lifting of travel advisories by main source markets and improved security in the tourism resorts.

Many facilities were operating at 100 percent bed occupancy, with Friday and Saturday being the busiest days, according to hoteliers.

Hotel keepers Association Chief executive Director CEO Sam Ikwaye said lifting of travel advisories has greatly boosted the tourism sector due to the restoration of security in the region.

Speaking to Xinhua on Monday in Mombasa, Ikwaye said most hotels across the region recorded over 90 percent of domestic tourist during the festive celebrations

Both foreign and locals flocked the beaches in Diani, Watamu Nike Air Vapormax Flyknit Baratas , Malindi and Mombasa while others went to national parks and game reserves.

"We commend security agents for restoring security in the region that subsequently resulted in the lifting of travel advisories," Ikwaye said.

"Security is key for any tourism destination. It's all about perception. If the country is insecure then definitely tourists will avoid it," said Ikwaye.

Kenya relies heavily on the currency of foreigners that travel to see the wildlife and natural beauty of the land.

GUANGZHOU, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Defending champions Guangzhou Evergrande were left on verge of elimination after being held to 2-2 draw by Urawa Red Diamonds at home in an Asian Champions League Group H game here on Wednesday.

Ricardo Goulart scored twice in the first 14 minutes to give the hosts a comfortable lead. Yuki Muto opened in the 29th minute for the Japanese side, before Shinzoh Kohrogi pulled it level in the 89th minute.

Guangzhou were awarded a penalty in the fifth minute as Mei Fang was fouled by Zlatan Ljubijankic inside the box. Ricardo Goulart netted easily to open the scoring for the home side.

The Brazilian scored a much easier goal to gift Guangzhou a 2-0 lead in 14th minute thanks to Jackson Martinez' fine back heel pass.

The Japanese side were back into the game in the 29th minute as Yuki Muto netted an easy header after Guangzhou's keeper Zeng Cheng failed to parry a corner kick far enough.

Urawa missed the chance to make it 2-2 in the 35th minute Nike Air Vapormax 2018 Baratas , only to see Zeng deny Tomoaki Makino's promising free-kick.

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