The Race for Space Is On

The Race for Space Is On

(VOVWORLD) - Russia in the 1950’s and 1960’s launched the first artificial Earth satellite in 1957 and Yuri Gagarin became the first astronaut to orbit the Earth in 1961
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...
Russia-NATO relations back to starting point

Russia-NATO relations back to starting point

(VOVWORLD) - Russia has decided to completely cease civilian and military cooperation with NATO, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksander Grushko announced on Monday. Russia made the decision 5 years after NATO...
Venezuela at risk of civil war

Venezuela at risk of civil war

(VOVWORLD) - The political and economic crisis in Venezuela is getting worse. Social division has deepened between President Nicolas Maduro, backed by Venezuela’s military, and self-declared President Juan Guaido, who...
The Vietnam war stories of American veterans

The Vietnam war stories of American veterans

(VOVWORLD) - More than 40 years after the end of the Vietnam War, some aging American war veterans have returned to Vietnam to see the country’s progress. VOV interviewed 3...
Russia, Turkey to discuss Syria

Russia, Turkey to discuss Syria

(VOVWORLD) - The Kremlin said in a statement Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss Syrian issues with Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Sochi, Russia on Monday
Record number of Afghan civilians killed

Record number of Afghan civilians killed

(VOVWORLD) -Nearly 1,700 Afghan civilians were killed in fighting and terrorist attacks in the first half of this year, hitting a record high, the UN said on Sunday
Russia celebrates Victory Day

Russia celebrates Victory Day

(VOVWORLD) - Activities to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of Russia’s victory over fascism (May 9), including military marches and concerts, are underway across Russia