EP approves new EC members

EP approves new EC members

(VOVworld) – The European Parliament voted Wednesday for a new European Commission, headed by former Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker, with 423 in favour, 209 against, and 67 abstentions
Polish PM survives vote of confidence

Polish PM survives vote of confidence

(VOVworld) – With 237 votes in favor, 203 against, and no abstentions, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s coalition government has won a parliamentary vote of confidence amid a bugging scandal...
A visit with implications

A visit with implications

(VOVworld) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has paid a working visit to Beijing and met with his counterpart Wang Yi. Although it was an advance diplomatic activity prior to...
 EU budget for 2014-2020 period approved

EU budget for 2014-2020 period approved

(VOVworld)- With 537 yes votes, 126 no votes and 19 abstentions, the European Parliament (EP) on Tuesday passed the 960 billion euro budget for the 2014-2020 period, ending disagreements...
UN approves new Syria resolution

UN approves new Syria resolution

The UN General Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution proposed by Qatar and other Arab countries which calls for a political transition in Syria and blames the Syrian government for...
Top 10 world events 2012  selected by VOV

Top 10 world events 2012 selected by VOV

1. 2012- A year of elections and power transitions Russia witnessed a Presidential power transition between Vladimir Putin and Dimitry Medvedev: Putin became Russian President after the Presidential election on March...

IAEA approves Iran resolution

The governing board of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) approved a resolution yesterday/ on Thursday, expressing "serious concern" about Iran's nuclear program. There were 31 votes for, 1...