Fragile ceasefire agreement in Middle East

Fragile ceasefire agreement in Middle East

(VOVworld) - A ceasefire between the Israeli government and the Islamist Hamas movement that runs the Gaza Strip has taken effect since 19 GMT on Thursday. After a series of international diplomatic efforts,...
Opportunities and challenges intertwined

Opportunities and challenges intertwined

(VOVworld) – UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and representatives from more than 100 countries and territories have gathered in Iran’s capital city of Tehran for the 16th summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). As host...
Iran may grant access to nuclear site

Iran may grant access to nuclear site

(VOVworld) - Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Mohammad Mahdi Akhounzadeh said on Tuesday that Tehran may allow representatives of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) countries to visit the Parchin military base suspected of...
Egypt to open diplomatic mission in Gaza Strip

Egypt to open diplomatic mission in Gaza Strip

Leader of the Hamas authority in Gaza Ismail Haneya said Sunday that Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi promises to open a diplomatic mission in Palestine’s Gaza region. Speaking to reporters, Haneya called his...
Battle for Elysée Palace promises to be dramatic

Battle for Elysée Palace promises to be dramatic

(VOVworld) - France’s presidential election is entering its final phase. The latest poll indicates that the race to the Elysée is still undecided and the election will most likely require two...
Vietnam, Chile to promote bilateral ties

Vietnam, Chile to promote bilateral ties

(VOV) - Vietnam and Chile have agreed to promote bilateral ties in all fields. The agreement was made in the Vietnam – Chile Joint Communique signed by President Truong Tan Sang and...
Mahmoud Abbas to lead Palestinian interim government

Mahmoud Abbas to lead Palestinian interim government

(VOVworld) Rival Palestinian factions have agreed to accept President Mahmoud Abbas as head of an interim government that will oversee preparations for presidential and legislative elections. Hamas and Abbas's...