January 1 earthquake kills 222 in Japan

January 1 earthquake kills 222 in Japan

(VOVWORLD) - The powerful quakes of up to 7.6 magnitude that jolted central Japan on New Year's Day has led to 222 deaths, and the ensuing tsunami waves flooded 190...
Russia demands payment for gas in rubles

Russia demands payment for gas in rubles

(VOVWORLD) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he has signed a decree requiring foreign buyers to pay in rubles for Russian gas beginning Friday, and contracts will be halted...
My Son sanctuary under restoration

My Son sanctuary under restoration

(VOVWORLD) - The My Son sanctuary in Quang Nam province was recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site 20 years ago. The site has undergone several restorations with support...
World effort to protect penguins in Antarctica

World effort to protect penguins in Antarctica

(VOVworld) – Penguins, one of the world’s most special species, are under threat of both climate change and human impact. Scientists are warning of the extinction of penguins in the...
Memory of the spring 70 years ago

Memory of the spring 70 years ago

(VOVworld) - 70 years ago today, the soldiers and ordinary people of Hanoi were in high spirits to fight for national salvation. Hanoi welcomed the New Year of 1947 enduing 60 days and...
Tug-of-war becomes world heritage

Tug-of-war becomes world heritage

(VOVworld) - Vietnam’s folk game tug-of-war and its ritual was recognized as a multinational project for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO at the 10th session of...
US: State of emergency declared in Ferguson

US: State of emergency declared in Ferguson

(VOVworld) - Authorities declared a state of emergency in Ferguson, Missouri, on Monday to prevent a repeat of the violence that erupted Sunday night during protests of the police shooting of an unarmed...
Is the Arms Trade Treaty feasible?

Is the Arms Trade Treaty feasible?

(VOVworld)- After 7 years of negotiations, the United Nations has finally endorsed the historic Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), breaking a deadlock over the global trade of conventional weapons. However, observers say...