UN Security Council divided over Syria

UN Security Council divided over Syria

(VOVworld) – A stark division between members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) was exposed at a meeting on October 9, when rival resolutions drafted by Russia and France both failed...
Scotland considers veto of Brexit bills

Scotland considers veto of Brexit bills

(VOVworld) – Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Sunday that the Scottish Parliament will block the passage of Brexit for the sake of Scottish people
Israel approves new West Bank construction

Israel approves new West Bank construction

(VOVworld) - Israeli planning authorities approved the construction of 153 new apartments in West Bank settlements on Monday, ending a 18-month informal construction freeze
US tightens visa exemption program

US tightens visa exemption program

(VOVworld) - Citizens of 38 countries, including many in Europe, will face new restrictions on travel to the United States under changes to the "visa waiver" program tucked into a massive spending...
UN adopts resolution on Syria chemical weapons

UN adopts resolution on Syria chemical weapons

(VOVworld) - The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution Friday on the establishment of a joint investigative mechanism that will assign blame for any chemical weapons attacks during the Syrian conflict,...