France to form a national guard

France to form a national guard

(VOVworld) - French President Francois Hollande on Thursday confirmed that a national guard would be formed from existing reserve forces to better protect citizens facing terror attacks
One French church attacker identified

One French church attacker identified

(VOVworld) – On Tuesday, French anti-terrorism prosecutor Francois Molins said 19-year-old Adel Kermiche was one of two jihadists who attacked a church near the city of Rouen, Normandy
UNESCO adds four new sites to World Heritage List

UNESCO adds four new sites to World Heritage List

(VOVworld) - The United Nations cultural agency today inscribed four new sites in China, India, Iran and Micronesia on its World Heritage List. The new sites added to the list – which are selected...
French President calls Nice attack a terrorist act

French President calls Nice attack a terrorist act

(VOVworld) – After an emergency government meeting early Friday morning, French President Francoise Hollande said on national TV that the attack in Nice was a horrific terrorist attack. An attacker killed 80...
France’s fight against terrorism

France’s fight against terrorism

(VOVworld) – Less than a year after the November 2015 terror attacks that killed 130 people, the world has been shocked by another attack – this time an intentional vehicle attack...
Congratulations to France on 227th Independence Day

Congratulations to France on 227th Independence Day

(VOVworld) – President Tran Dai Quang has extended his congratulations to President Francois Hollande on the occasion of France’s 227th Independence Day (July 14, 1789-2016). Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc cabled...
Europeans worry migrants may increase terror threat

Europeans worry migrants may increase terror threat

(VOVworld) - Monday's poll by the Pew Research Center found that in eight of the ten European nations surveyed, half or more believe that the influx of migrants increases the likelihood of terrorism in their country. The survey covered the European...