(VOVWORLD) -Hanoians flocked to churches and entertainment areas to celebrate Christmas Sunday night.

(VOVWORLD) - The Russian Communist Party has nominated a surprise presidential candidate to run against President Vladimir Putin in the upcoming election.

(VOVWORLD) - A ceasefire between South Sudan's warring parties took effect just after midnight Sunday, in what is the latest bid to end a devastating four year war.

(VOVWORLD) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron urged the parties involved in an increase of ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine to implement decisions they have already agreed upon as soon as possible.

(VOVWORLD) -A conference was held in Thai Nguyen province to review UN funded-programs for Vietnam’s National Target Program on New Rural Development in the past 3 years.

(VOVWORLD) - Indonesia’s police say they have strengthened security in churches and tourist places.

(VOVWORLD) -Hanoi is preparing to host a Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival in March with special activities compared with the previous 3 festivals.

(VOVWORLD) - The 7th Da Lat Flower Festival opened in Da Lat city, Lam Dong province on Saturday.

(VOVWORLD) -Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong attended the 4th session of the Central Theoretical Council on Saturday.

(VOVWORLD) -Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has called for inputs from his economic advisory taskforce to ensure growth, employment and exports for next year.