Syria: fierce fighting in Aleppo

Syria: fierce fighting in Aleppo

(VOVworld) – The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on Saturday that at least 21 civilians, including two children, have been killed since Friday in attacks by the militant forces
Russia continues to halt airstrike in Aleppo

Russia continues to halt airstrike in Aleppo

(VOVworld) – Russian and Syrian warplanes have halted flights near Aleppo and the no-fly policy will be extended, said Sergei Rudskoi, chief of the Russian General Staff’s main operations department...
Russia, US agree to resolve Aleppo crisis

Russia, US agree to resolve Aleppo crisis

(VOVworld) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a telephone talk with US Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday to discuss the current situation in Syria
Clashes erupt in Aleppo after truce expires

Clashes erupt in Aleppo after truce expires

(VOVworld) – Heavy clashes erupted between government and rebel forces in the Syrian city of Aleppo on Saturday after a ceasefire unilaterally announced by the Russian government expired
Syrian army advances in Aleppo

Syrian army advances in Aleppo

(VOVworld) - A military source confirmed that the Syrian army on Tuesday restored full control over the al-Farafira neighborhood in Northern Aleppo as part of a major offensive launched last...
Thailand raises Zika alert level

Thailand raises Zika alert level

(VOVworld) - Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) on Wednesday instructed all 12 Emergency Operation Centers to raise the alert level to level two as the Zika virus spreads
France, UK call for an end of siege of Aleppo

France, UK call for an end of siege of Aleppo

(VOVworld) - French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault and British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson called on the Syrian regime and its allies to end their siege of the city of Aleppo
Fierce fighting in Aleppo despite ceasefire

Fierce fighting in Aleppo despite ceasefire

(VOVworld) –On Thursday, Syrian government troops cut off the only road in and out of rebel-held areas of Aleppo despite a unilateral three-day ceasefire declared Wednesday by the Syrian army. The...