France cancels summer festivals for security reasons

France cancels summer festivals for security reasons

(VOVworld) - Ensuring security for sports and cultural events, including fireworks festivals, concerts, and public dance events, scheduled for this summer is challenging French authorities following recent terrorist attacks
Brazil tightens security during Rio Olympics

Brazil tightens security during Rio Olympics

(VOVworld) – Brazil deployed extra military to the Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf Mountain on Wednesday, two well-known tourist sites in Rio de Janeiro to guard against any attack
Brazil ready for Olympics 2016

Brazil ready for Olympics 2016

(VOVworld) – Olympics 2016 will take place from August 5-21 in Brazil. More than 10,000 athletes from 206 countries and territories will compete at the world games. Brazil...
France to form a national guard

France to form a national guard

(VOVworld) - French President Francois Hollande on Thursday confirmed that a national guard would be formed from existing reserve forces to better protect citizens facing terror attacks
Global tourism sector under terror threats

Global tourism sector under terror threats

(VOVworld)- A series of terror attacks in recent days has caused numerous deaths and devastated the tourism sector globally. Tourism sector revenues have fallen sharply in many countries, especially those...
One French church attacker identified

One French church attacker identified

(VOVworld) – On Tuesday, French anti-terrorism prosecutor Francois Molins said 19-year-old Adel Kermiche was one of two jihadists who attacked a church near the city of Rouen, Normandy
“Lone wolf” terrorism threatens Europe

“Lone wolf” terrorism threatens Europe

(VOVworld) – Europe has over the past week encountered terrorist attacks with hundreds of casualties. All attacks carried out by individuals or called “lone wolf” are threatening security in Europe