Vietnamese President, Who Supported Closer U.S. Ties, Dies at 61

Tran Dai QuangPhotographer: Minh Hoang/AFP via Getty Images
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Vietnam’s President Tran Dai Quang died today from a serious illness at a Hanoi military hospital, according to a posting on the government website citing state-run Vietnam News Agency.

“President Tran Dai Quang died today despite the utmost efforts from doctors,” the post said.