The US in 2016: an unexpected year

The US in 2016: an unexpected year

(VOVworld)-2016 witnessed many unexpected events in the US with Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election being the highlight
Turkish police detain 31 IS-related suspects

Turkish police detain 31 IS-related suspects

(VOVworld) - Police in Istanbul detained 31 suspects in raids carried out on early Friday. Arrest warrants were issued for 41 suspects as part of an investigation carried out by the terror...
Terrorism: A major global challenge

Terrorism: A major global challenge

(VOVworld) – In 2016, hundreds of terrorist attacks shook the world and stirred public indignation. More sophisticated terrorist plots are posing an unprecedented threat to global security
South Korean President to be investigated

South Korean President to be investigated

(VOVworld) - South Korean prosecutors said Sunday that President Park Geun-hye is suspected of having conspired with her longtime confidante and former aides, indicating the scandal-hit president will be seen as a criminal suspect...
German police arrest a suspected terrorist

German police arrest a suspected terrorist

(VOVworld) - German police have arrested a man on suspicion of being a member of a foreign terrorist organization. Police said on Wednesday that the suspect, a 27 year-old Syrian who...
Malaysia captures 4 terrorist suspects

Malaysia captures 4 terrorist suspects

(VOVworld)- Malaysia’s police said on September 22 that they had arrested three foreigners and one Malaysian suspected of having relations with terrorist groups, including the Islamic State (IS), from...
Indonesia tightens security in Bali

Indonesia tightens security in Bali

(VOVworld) - Indonesian authorities are increasing security at all points of entry and small ports on the resort island of Bali in connection with information about a terror arrest and a...
US conducts largest transfer of Guantanamo inmates

US conducts largest transfer of Guantanamo inmates

(VOVworld) – US officials said on Monday that 15 inmates from Guantanamo prison in Cuba were transferred to the United Arab Emirates, the largest transfer of detainees during President Barack Obama...