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...
World divided over Syria

World divided over Syria

(VOVworld) – The world was shocked by the US’s firing of 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles at a Syrian airbase on Friday because the new US administration had said previously that it would...
UN postpones Syrian talks

UN postpones Syrian talks

(VOVworld) - The next round of peace talks on Syria, backed by United Nations, have been scheduled for February 20th, instead of February 8th as the previous plan
Syria serious about peace talks in Astana

Syria serious about peace talks in Astana

(VOVworld) - Syria's Prime Minister Imad Khamis said Sunday that his government is serious about the imminent Syrian talks in Astana, insisting that Damascus welcomes any initiative to restore peace...
Syrian peace talks: negative signs

Syrian peace talks: negative signs

(VOVworld) – The UN Security Council has approved a resolution on a cease fire in Syria, mediated by Russia, Turkey, and Iran. It paves the way for a peace talks scheduled to take place in Astana, the capital...
Nationwide ceasefire in Syria takes effect

Nationwide ceasefire in Syria takes effect

(VOVworld)- A nationwide ceasefire in Syria brokered by Russia and Turkey took effect on Thursday at midnight. The Syrian Government and 7 rebel groups have agreed to a nationwide truce followed...
Pakistan willing to negotiate with India

Pakistan willing to negotiate with India

(VOVworld)-Pakistan is ready for dialogue with India on the condition that the Kashmir dispute is part of it, Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz...
EU extends sanctions against Syria

EU extends sanctions against Syria

(VOVworld) – The European Union on Monday imposed travel bans and asset freezes on 17 ministers and the central bank governor of Syria. The new sanctions are intended to punish the...