Syrian opposition ready for peace talks

Syrian opposition ready for peace talks

(VOVworld) - Syrian political activists and rebel groups, at a conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, agreed to set up a joint body to prepare for future peace talks with Syrian...
Russia-Turkey tension undermines anti-IS efforts

Russia-Turkey tension undermines anti-IS efforts

(VOVworld)- Tension soared between Russia and Turkey following Turkey’s shooting down of a Russian warplane on the Syrian border. It is adversely impacting international efforts to fight IS in...
Myanmar seeks stability for development

Myanmar seeks stability for development

(VOVworld) - Myanmar has organized what is being called its most democratic and free general election in 25 years. Although the official results have not yet been announced, whoever is...
Turkey’s post-election challenges

Turkey’s post-election challenges

(VOVworld) – The Justice and Development Party (AKP) of President Tayyip Erdogan has won Turkey’s parliamentary election. Observers say the election result reflects Turkish voters’ faith that the ruling Party...
Columbia President proposes truce with FARC

Columbia President proposes truce with FARC

(VOVworld) - Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos said Wednesday he wants to enter into a bilateral truce with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) beginning January 1, 2016
US drop ammunition to anti-IS rebels

US drop ammunition to anti-IS rebels

(VOVworld) - US-led coalition forces have parachuted ammunition to rebels fighting Islamic State (ISIS) militants in northern Syria, a military spokesman said Monday
Yemeni cabinet returns to Aden

Yemeni cabinet returns to Aden

(VOVworld) - Yemen's Prime Minister Khaled Bahah returned to the southern port city of Aden on Wednesday as anti-Houthi forces push toward the capital Sanaa