WHO warns of risk of new MERS outbreak

WHO warns of risk of new MERS outbreak

(VOVworld) – A new outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) could occur, warned the World Health Organization on Thursday following the 10th meeting of the WHO Emergency Committee to discuss...
Two Koreas lower level of war alert in the border

Two Koreas lower level of war alert in the border

(VOVworld) - South Korea has lowered the high level war alert it had issued for its forces stationed at the border following the recent reduction in dangerously-escalated tensions with the North. According to...
2nd explosion hits Bangkok

2nd explosion hits Bangkok

(VOVworld) - A pipe bomb tossed from a bridge to Bangkok’s Sathorn transit pier at 13h20 local time on Tuesday caused an explosion but no injuries or damage
Suicide bombs in Cameroon and Iraq

Suicide bombs in Cameroon and Iraq

(VOVworld) - At least 19 people have been killed and 62 injured in a suicide bombing in the northern Cameroon town of Maroua on Saturday. It comes just three days after...
Seoul warns diplomatic corps as MERS spreads

Seoul warns diplomatic corps as MERS spreads

(VOVworld) – The South Korean government held an emergency meeting on Monday to inform members of the diplomatic corps in Seoul about the spread of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)...
French President “defrosts” EU-Cuba relations

French President “defrosts” EU-Cuba relations

(VOVworld) – French President Francois Hollande is visiting Cuba to enhance bilateral relations. While powerful nations are racing to gain more influence and economic share in Cuba after the US and...
One year after Crimea’s annexation to Russia

One year after Crimea’s annexation to Russia

(VOVworld) – It has been one year since President Vladimir Putin signed treaties annexing Crimea and the port city of Sevastopol to Russia. In the past year Russia has increased investment...