Syria violence continues to escalate

Syria violence continues to escalate

(VOVWORLD) - Turkish forces on Sunday attacked the Nayrab airbase in Aleppo in northern Syria, in retaliation for a Syrian airstrike that killed 33 Turkish soldiers last week
US-Iran tension and its consequences

US-Iran tension and its consequences

(VOVWORLD) - “On the brink of war”, “on verge of conflict”, and “dangerous military confrontation” are the phrases that the media have recently used to talk about the extreme tension between...
World reacts to Turkey's strike in northeast Syria

World reacts to Turkey's strike in northeast Syria

(VOVWORLD) - Minutes after Turkey launched airstrikes and artillery fire against Kurdish positions in northeast Syria on Wednesday, the UN, the US, and European countries condemned the military operation
UN condemns attacks on civilian areas of Libya

UN condemns attacks on civilian areas of Libya

(VOVWORLD) - UN Special Envoy for Libya Ghassan Salame on Wednesday called for an end to attacks on civilian areas in Libya, after heavy artillery pounded Tripoli city Tuesday night, killing...
Damascus allows Iraq to hit IS targets in Syria

Damascus allows Iraq to hit IS targets in Syria

(VOVWORLD) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has authorized Iraqi forces to attack IS targets inside Syria without waiting for permission from authorities in Damascus, Syrian state news agency SANA reported...
Soviet Union victory over fascism

Soviet Union victory over fascism

(VOVWORLD) - Russia marks the 73rd anniversary of its Victory Day today, May 9th. Activities including military parades and fireworks are underway in many places in Russia. “Immortal Regiment” marches are...
Libya: 83 deaths, injuries in Mitiga attack

Libya: 83 deaths, injuries in Mitiga attack

(VOVWORLD) - At least 20 people were killed and 63 wounded, 3 of them seriously, in a clash between an armed group and authorities at Mitiga Airport near Tripoli on Monday...
EU expands North Korea sanctions

EU expands North Korea sanctions

(VOVWORLD) - The European Union on Tuesday extended sanctions aimed at punishing North Korea for its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, banning the import of textiles from the country and limiting...