France calls for UN peace keeping force deployed in Mali

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said on Wednesday that France wanted a United Nations peacekeeping force to replace French forces deployed in Mali by April, incorporating troops offered by West African nations. The force would...
Faint stability in Mali

Faint stability in Mali

(VOVworld) - On Monday, French President Francois Hollande declared that Mali’s military forces, supported by nearly 3,000 French soldiers, are pushing north in an offensive against Islamist rebels....

Vietnam week in Italy

(VOV)-A Vietnam Week will be held in Rome from January 16-23, announced the Embassy of Vietnam at a press conference yesterday/ on Monday. During the week, there will...
France continues air strikes on Mali

France continues air strikes on Mali

France's air force launched fresh strikes against Islamist rebel group Ansar Dine in Mali this week. French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told reporters on Sunday that the raid...
People’s important role in constitutional revision

People’s important role in constitutional revision

(VOVworld) – The draft revision to the 1992 Constitution has been made public on Wednesday for feedback. Vietnamese people of all social strata living inside or outside the country as well as domestic organizations are...
Top 10 world events 2012  selected by VOV

Top 10 world events 2012 selected by VOV

1. 2012- A year of elections and power transitions Russia witnessed a Presidential power transition between Vladimir Putin and Dimitry Medvedev: Putin became Russian President after the Presidential election on March...
Egypt faces protests over constitutional referendum

Egypt faces protests over constitutional referendum

Egypt’s Muslim faction has called for protests to support Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi and a draft constitution. Meanwhile, the opposition also held marches to oppose a constitutional referendum which...
Vietnam, US amend air transport agreement

Vietnam, US amend air transport agreement

(VNA) - Minister of Transport Dinh La Thang and US Ambassador to Vietnam David Shear signed an agreement on the amendments to the Vietnam-US Bilateral Air Transport Agreement
Thousands march in Cairo in support of Morsi

Thousands march in Cairo in support of Morsi

Thousands of people are demonstrating across Egypt in support of the national’s Islamist president Mohammed Morsi. The Muslim Brotherhood hopes the turnout at these rallies will counteract earlier opposition protests....
Do Van Duc - a role model in farming

Do Van Duc - a role model in farming

(VOVworld) - Almost everyone in Hai Trieu commune, Hung Yen province, knows farmer Do Van Duc. They appreciate him for being active in business and a role model in teaching his...