Edward Snowden withdraws Russian asylum request

Edward Snowden withdraws Russian asylum request

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov, has said that former NSA contractor Edward Snowden withdrew his request for political asylum in Russia as soon as President Vladimir Putin made clear that he...
Authorities lift curfew in Indian-controlled Kashmir

Authorities lift curfew in Indian-controlled Kashmir

The authorities lifted week-long curfew Saturday imposed on Muslim dominated areas of Indian-controlled Kashmir. The strict restrictions were withdrawn from almost all the towns. However, the shops and business...
Russia to evacuate citizens from Syria

Russia to evacuate citizens from Syria

Russia is preparing the evacuation of its citizens in Syria because of the “deteriorating security situation”, said Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov on Thursday
Undercurrent in the Egyptian political arena

Undercurrent in the Egyptian political arena

(VOVworld) – Egypt’s political arena is growing more turbulent as the power struggle between President Mohamed Morsi and Egypt’s powerful military clique becomes fiercer. In a surprise move last Sunday, Morsi appointed...
Syrian army takes full control of Damascus

Syrian army takes full control of Damascus

The Syrian army said on Saturday it has seized the last rebel-held district of the capital as insurgents in the strategic northern city of Aleppo came under heavy bombardment...
Greeks rush to withdraw savings

Greeks rush to withdraw savings

The Greek public have been withdrawing massive amounts of cash from their banks and stockpiling food before the hugely important and defining election this Sunday. Many fear that the election result...
Tension escalates in Sudan

Tension escalates in Sudan

(VOVworld)- Tension between Sudan and South Sudan has increased causing concerns that without a quick solution to their current disputes, the two neighboring countries will be plunged into a new...