Syria serious about peace talks in Astana

Syria serious about peace talks in Astana

(VOVworld) - Syria's Prime Minister Imad Khamis said Sunday that his government is serious about the imminent Syrian talks in Astana, insisting that Damascus welcomes any initiative to restore peace...
Iraqi forces retake east Mosul

Iraqi forces retake east Mosul

(VOVworld) – Iraqi forces reached the east bank of the Tigris River in Mosul on Sunday for the first time in a three-month operation to retake the last major stronghold...
125,000 people displaced in Mosul

125,000 people displaced in Mosul

(VOVworld) –125,000 Iraqis have been displaced since October when the government troops launched an offensive to retake Mosul city from the ISIS
Car bombs kill 25 in Iraq

Car bombs kill 25 in Iraq

(VOVworld) - At least 25 persons were killed on Thursday in the Iraqi city of Mosul when three suicide car bombs were detonated at a market place, a security source said
Security forces recapture 4 villages near Mosul

Security forces recapture 4 villages near Mosul

(VOVworld) - Iraqi security forces on Saturday fought Islamic State militants near the city of Mosul and liberated four villages, while the troops repelled two IS attacks in south and west...
President Tran Dai Quang wraps up overseas trip

President Tran Dai Quang wraps up overseas trip

(VOVworld) - President Tran Dai Quang arrived in Hanoi on Monday, concluding a two-week trip abroad to attend the 24th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum in Peru and the 16th...
Iraqi forces retake Nimrud city

Iraqi forces retake Nimrud city

(VOVworld) –Iraqi forces said on Sunday that they liberated the ancient city of Nimrud which was occupied by Islamic State militants two years ago
42,000 displaced in Mosul

42,000 displaced in Mosul

(VOVworld) - Nearly 42,000 people have fled their homes in Mosul city since Iraqi forces started their operation to recapture Mosul from the Islamic State (ISIS), said the International Organization...