Russia vetoes UN resolution on Syria

Russia vetoes UN resolution on Syria

(VOVworld) - Russia vetoed a UN resolution put forward by the UK, France, and the US on Wednesday that demanded that the Syrian government allow an investigation into the chemical attack...
IS plans to attack US forces in Kuwait

IS plans to attack US forces in Kuwait

(VOVworld) – Suspected Islamic State militants arrested in Kuwait and the Philippines were planning to bomb US military forces in Kuwait, the Al Rai newspaper reported on Monday
Donors pledge $6 billion for Syria

Donors pledge $6 billion for Syria

(VOVworld) - International donors on Wednesday pledged USD 6 billion in aid to Syria for 2017, EU Humanitarian Aid Commissioner Christos Stylianides said at a conference titled "Supporting the Future of...
Uneven path to Syria’s reconstruction

Uneven path to Syria’s reconstruction

(VOVworld) – The European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) will co-host a conference on the future of Syria on Wednesday in Brussels. The 2-day conference will discuss humanitarian aid, political...
Egypt proposes solutions to the Middle East crisis

Egypt proposes solutions to the Middle East crisis

(VOVworld) – Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry on Tuesday met with the UN and US officials to discuss solutions to the Middle East crisis, especially the conflict between Israel and...
UN calls for unity among Syrian opposition

UN calls for unity among Syrian opposition

(VOVworld) – The United Nations envoy for Syria Staffan De Mistura met separately with Syrian opposition representatives to push for a united front within opposition parties on Sunday in Geneva, Switzerland