Bangladesh, Dhaka - President Ershad announces elections.(Foreign news footages №23, ) (1986)

Bangladesh, Dhaka - President Ershad announces elections.

Spain - The political situation in the country ahead of the referendum on Spain's membership in NATO. Prime Minister Gonzalez addresses parliament.

Philippines, Manila - Aquino government releases communists from prison and reduces the tenure of mayors, governors and judges.

Lebanon, Sidon - the aftermath of a car bomb explosion.

Austria, Vienna - Former UN Secretary General K. Waldheim denies links with the Nazis.

England - Sports: B. Geldof initiated charity sports events to help starving people in African countries.

South Africa - Funeral of black residents of Alexandra village killed by police.

Iraq - Jordan's King Hussein discusses the Iran-Iraq conflict with Iraqi President Hussein.

Albania, Tirana - E. Hoxha's widow N. Hoxha holds a position in the country's government.

Türkiye, Igdir - a grave containing the remains of 30 people has been discovered, according to Turkish scientists, which refutes the genocide against Armenians by the Turks.

New Zealand - press conference in connection with the sinking of the Soviet ship "Mikhail Lermontov" due to the fault of a New Zealand pilot.

France - Former Haitian dictator Duvalier, who fled to France, changes his place of residence due to protests from local residents.

France, Paris - The leader of the right-wing National Front party, Le Pen, speaks at a pre-election rally of party supporters.

Sri Lanka - special report on Tamil rebels.

South Africa, Cape Town - More than 300 people have been released after the state of emergency in the country was lifted.

Press conference.

Iran, Iraq - fighting in the area of the port of Faw.