US open to dialogue with Russia on Syria

US open to dialogue with Russia on Syria

(VOVworld) - The White House on Thursday left open the possibility of “tactical, practical discussions” with Russia, provided they focused on countering the terror group known as Islamic State
Russia, US encounter in Syria

Russia, US encounter in Syria

(VOVworld) – The US and the West have repeatedly accused Russia of building a military base in Syria. Russia has admitted for the first time that it has never concealed its...
Yemeni cabinet returns to Aden

Yemeni cabinet returns to Aden

(VOVworld) - Yemen's Prime Minister Khaled Bahah returned to the southern port city of Aden on Wednesday as anti-Houthi forces push toward the capital Sanaa
European countries tighten refugee control

European countries tighten refugee control

(VOVworld) – At an emergency meeting in Brussels on Monday, the EU Interior Ministers agreed to draft a list of “safe countries,” where refugees won’t be able to apply for...
Russia not to change its stance over Syria

Russia not to change its stance over Syria

(VOVworld) - Russia denounced as "falsifications and fabrications" media reports that it was changing its stance on the war in Syria or on the future of President Bashar al-Assad, said...
EU faces refugee challenge

EU faces refugee challenge

(VOVworld) – The Western Balkans Summit opens on Thursday in Vienna. State leaders, ministers, and high-ranking officials from EU member states will discuss regional cooperation and the Western Balkans region’s...
Fight against IS is getting harder

Fight against IS is getting harder

(VOVworld)- It has been one year since the US launched a massive operation against the self-proclaimed Islamic State. The fight against IS has cost billions of dollars but IS continues...
Iran’s nuclear deal: A step out of conflict

Iran’s nuclear deal: A step out of conflict

(VOVworld) – After 11 years of negotiation, Iran and world powers finally reached a comprehensive deal on Iran’s nuclear program. It’s a great policy success for both US President Barack...
Syria enters fifth year of conflict

Syria enters fifth year of conflict

(VOVworld) – The Syrian conflict, which began as an uprising to protest the administration of President Bashar al-Assad, has entered its fifth year
UN envoy in Syria to seek Aleppo truce

UN envoy in Syria to seek Aleppo truce

(VOVworld) - UN special envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura arrived in Damascus on Saturday for talks with the Syrian officials about a deal to freeze fighting in the northwestern city...
Syrian opposition members start Moscow talks

Syrian opposition members start Moscow talks

(VOVworld) – Syrian opposition figures on Monday began four days of talks in Moscow on how to end the near four-year conflict. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, Mikhail Bogdanov said that 25 members of the...