More signs of tension in the Middle East

More signs of tension in the Middle East

(VOVworld) – Saudi Arabia’s mass execution of 47 people, including Shiite religious leader Nimr al-Nimr, on terrorism charges is facing strong international criticism and has ignited a wave of protests among...
Saudi Arabia to cut diplomatic ties with Iran

Saudi Arabia to cut diplomatic ties with Iran

(VOVworld) – Saudi Arabia says it will break off diplomatic ties with Iran because demonstrators stormed the Saudi embassy in Tehran to oppose the Saudi execution of Nimr Al Nimr,...
EU, Turkey strike a migrant deal

EU, Turkey strike a migrant deal

(VOVworld)- Turkey and European leaders have struck a deal to try to control the flow of migrants to Europe. For clamping down on its borders and accommodating migrants from Syria,...
Pope Francis embarks on Africa tour

Pope Francis embarks on Africa tour

(VOVworld) – On Wednesday, Pope Francis arrived in Kenya, starting his six-day tour to Africa despite security fears. Pope Francis is the third Pope to visit Africa
Stampede near Mecca: at least 310 dead

Stampede near Mecca: at least 310 dead

(VOVworld) - At least 310 people were killed, and 450 injured, in a stampede near Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday morning. This has been the worst disaster in the history of the Haji pilgrimage in...