Italy earthquake: Death toll rises to 250

Italy earthquake: Death toll rises to 250

(VOVworld) – At least 250 people were killed in the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that hit central Italy early Wednesday. The Italian Civil Protection Agency confirmed that the dead were found inside and outside...
Syrian army extends ceasefire for additional 72 hrs

Syrian army extends ceasefire for additional 72 hrs

(VOVworld) - The Syrian army announced on Monday evening extension of period of calm for an additional 72 hours, the third consecutive extension to take place recently, state news agency SANA said. The new extension...
Recycling soap to give villagers hope

Recycling soap to give villagers hope

(VOVworld) - An estimated seven million children in developing countries, including Vietnam, pass away every year due to diarrheal and respiratory disease, which can be prevented by a simple but effective way: proper hand...
Up to 72 percent of enterprises support TPP

Up to 72 percent of enterprises support TPP

(VOVworld)- The proportion of enterprises in Vietnam showing support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) rose from 62 percent in 2014 to 72 percent in 2015, according to the Vietnam Chamber...
Britain before Brexit referendum

Britain before Brexit referendum

(VOVworld) – In a referendum on June 23 British voters will decide if the UK will stay in or leave the EU. Recent public polls show that Brexit supporters slightly outnumber opponents...
Wednesday May 11, 2016

Wednesday May 11, 2016

(VOVworld) - From Japan, Fumito Hokamura told us about powerful earthquakes that shook the Kumamoto region last month and destroyed many houses. He said this area hadn’t recorded many earthquakes before....
Japan earthquake: death toll rises to 41

Japan earthquake: death toll rises to 41

(VOVworld) - Residents and officials are slowly trying to piece their lives back together after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit southern Japan's Kyushu Island early Saturday morning. At least 41 people...