French government survives no-confidence vote

French government survives no-confidence vote

(VOVworld) – The French government survived the Thursday no-confidence vote demanded by the opposition following a controversial decree that allows it to modify labor law without Parliament’s approval
UN hopes to move on Syrian peace talks

UN hopes to move on Syrian peace talks

(VOVworld) - UN envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura was optimistic Sunday about indirect peace talks between the Syrian government and the opposition, calling it "a historic occasion" to end...
Prospects for peace in Syria

Prospects for peace in Syria

(VOVworld) – UN-mediated peace talks between the Syrian government and the opposition, scheduled for January 25, have been postponed to January 29 by disagreements on a number of issues. Those differences...
Burundi’s opposition boycotts elections

Burundi’s opposition boycotts elections

(VOVworld) - Burundi's opposition parties announced plans on Friday to boycott upcoming elections, saying it was not possible to hold a fair vote following weeks of violence over President Pierre...
Syrian opposition members start Moscow talks

Syrian opposition members start Moscow talks

(VOVworld) – Syrian opposition figures on Monday began four days of talks in Moscow on how to end the near four-year conflict. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, Mikhail Bogdanov said that 25 members of the...