(VOVWORLD)-An escalating political standoff and violent demonstrations between supporters of the goverment and the opposition are pushing Venezuela to the verge of serious instability.

(VOVworld) – The arms race between NATO and Russia has escalated since the UK announced its deployment of an additional 800 troops and fighter aircraft to Russia’s western border. Earlier, a Russian aircraft carrier approached the coast of several NATO members. The escalating tension is threatening Europe’s stability.

(VOVworld) – The 6th Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF) themed “Cinema – International and Sustainable Development” opened on November 1. The festival’s 550 films from 40 countries and territories include two feature films and 12 short films from Vietnam.

(VOVworld)- The 18th International Meeting of Communist and Workers’ Parties (IMCWP) has concluded in Hanoi. It drew more than 100 representatives of Communist and workers parties around the globe. The meeting encouraged the Communist Party of Vietnam in its goals of national independence, socialism, and strengthened ties with other socialist countries and communist and workers’ parties around the world.

(VOVworld)- Last week, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc took a commercial flight to Bangkok to pay tribute to the Thai King. This is part the thrift-practicing efforts that the Prime Minister mentioned at the first government meeting of the 2016-2020 tenure.

(VOVworld) – The controversy over Hillary Clinton’s personal emails appeared to be closed after the FBI announced it could not recommend an indictment against the former Secretary of State. But one week before the US Presidential election, FBI Director James Comey notified Congress he was reopening the investigation.

(VOVworld) – Thousands of refugees flocked to Paris several days after France closed an encampment in the vicinity of the northern port city of Calais. French authorities are facing new challenges in settling social problems and avoiding a humanitarian crisis in Paris.

(VOVworld) - The Statue of Liberty is New York City’s recognized landmarks and a true symbol of American freedom. On October 28th, 130 years ago, the US inaugurated the statue that has become so special to Americans.

(VOVworld) - Domestic religious followers have praised the Vietnamese legislative body’s recent discussion and plan to approve a bill on religions and beliefs at the second session of the 14th National Assembly. Religious dignitaries said the promulgation of such a law at this moment is of particular importance to institutionalize the 2013 Constitution’s provisions on religious freedom and ensure the right to freedom of religion and belief for all.

(VOVworld) – The joint operation to retake Mosul by the Iraqi army and the US-led coalition forces has entered the final fierce phase. The lives of more than 1 million civilians stranded in the city are seriously threatened. The UN has warned of a tragic humanitarian crisis in Mosul.