EP approves new EC members

EP approves new EC members

(VOVworld) – The European Parliament voted Wednesday for a new European Commission, headed by former Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker, with 423 in favour, 209 against, and 67 abstentions
Vietnam to reduce the use of wildlife animals

Vietnam to reduce the use of wildlife animals

(VOVworld) – Members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gathered in Hanoi on Tuesday to share experience and propose measures toward building an action plan that aims to promote regional...
Prime Minister concludes European tour

Prime Minister concludes European tour

(VOVworld) – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung returned to Hanoi on Sunday after visiting Belgium, the EU, and Germany and attending the 10th ASEM Summit in Italy
  Vietnam ready to host 132nd IPU Assembly

Vietnam ready to host 132nd IPU Assembly

(VOVworld) – Vice National Assembly Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong Thursday delivered a closing speech at the 131st Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly and took the occasion to invite IPU members to...
US trains security forces in Iraq

US trains security forces in Iraq

(VOVworld) - Dozens of US military advisers arrived in Iraq Wednesday to train Iraqi security forces for their fight against the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS). Iraqi officials said 100 US...
Clashes erupt outside Ukrainian Parliament office

Clashes erupt outside Ukrainian Parliament office

(VOVworld) – Clashes broke out Tuesday outside the Ukrainian Parliament office as deputies inside repeatedly voted down proposals to recognise certain members of the nationalist Svoboda Party as national heroes
Gaza reconstruction: hope for the future

Gaza reconstruction: hope for the future

(VOVworld) – The international donor conference in Cairo, Egypt on October 12 raised 5.4 billion USD for the reconstruction of the Gaza strip. The donors have pledged to disburse the aid...