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The President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinisto greets Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif at the President's official residence Mäntyniemi in Helsinki. Zarif is to visit three Nordic countries to discuss regional affairs and human rights. IMAGES
US president Joe Biden's convoy arrives at the presidential palace in Helsinki. Joe Biden visits newest NATO member Finland to participate in US - Nordic Leaders Summit. The topic of the discussions is cooperation between the Nordic countries and the United States on security, environmental and technology issues. IMAGES
Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, welcomes his Finnish counterpart, Sauli Niinistö, with an official welcoming ceremony in the Turkish capital, Ankara. The Finnish president's visit comes as the Russia-bordering Scandinavian country hopes to receive the green light from Turkey to join NATO. IMAGES
"About the NATO membership, we have to take it calmly and we have to wait for the elections in Turkey to take place" says Finnish President Sauli Niinisto. The comment comes after the Finnish Minister of Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto announced Finland has to consider joining NATO without Sweden, whose bid appears to grind to a halt after Ankara blasted Stockholm over anti-Turkey protests. "Keep your watch on the ball but don’t be a ball yourself," adds Niinisto. SOUNDBITE
Mikhail Gorbachev's coffin, surrounded by a procession and Guard of honour, is carried to his grave in the prestigious Novodevichy Cemetery in Moscow. Gorbachev, the last Soviet leader, died on 30 August at the age of 91, following a "long and serious illness", said the hospital where he was being treated. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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