Indonesia arrests 11 in terror strike plots

An Indonesian anti-terror squad arrested 11 militants who were plotting a series of strikes — including an attack against a U.S. embassy. The suspects, who are believed to belong to a local...
Ramadan ends on unpeaceful note

Ramadan ends on unpeaceful note

(VOVworld)- The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is over. According Ramadan tradition, people were supposed to pray and do good deeds during this month, but conflicts and bloody clashes in...
Unpeaceful Ramadan month in southern Thailand

Unpeaceful Ramadan month in southern Thailand

(VOV)-More than 10 violent incidents occurred in the first 10 days of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in southern Thailand, worsening the situation in a volatile region. 15 people...
Japanese Embassy in Seoul attacked

Japanese Embassy in Seoul attacked

A small truck driven by a local man smashed into the Japanese Embassy in central Seoul on Monday morning, but no casualties were reported, said police. The policemen on guard...
Nigeria – Double crisis

Nigeria – Double crisis

Nigeria is in crisis with escalating racial and religious conflicts. Demonstrations against a government decision to raise fuel prices have become widespread. The media reports growing social instability there and...
US unveils new national defense strategy

US unveils new national defense strategy

US President Barack Obama pledged to strengthen the US military presence in the Asia-Pacific region despite fiscal constraints when he unveiled a revamped national defense strategy yesterday