Japan, Germany commit to defending free trade

Japan, Germany commit to defending free trade

(VOVworld) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe issued a staunch joint defense of free trade on Sunday as the United States pushes towards greater protectionism
Iraqi forces gain more ground in Mosul

Iraqi forces gain more ground in Mosul

(VOVworld) – Iraqi forces, with support from the US-led coalition, on Sunday advanced deeper into Mosul, liberating four more districts from the control of Islamic State militants
US considers new healthcare bill

US considers new healthcare bill

(VOVworld)- The White House and House of Representatives are considering changes to the American Health Care Act (AHCA) proposed by the Republicans to replace the Affordable Care Act, popularly known...
UK parliament approves Brexit bill

UK parliament approves Brexit bill

(VOVworld) – The British House of Lords passed the Brexit Bill Monday night, clearing the last hurdle for the government to trigger Brexit
Nigeria crushes terror attempt

Nigeria crushes terror attempt

(VOVworld) – Nigeria police on Sunday reported that an operation against terrorist group Boko Haram crushed a terror attempt in Maiduguri of the North-East Borno State and killed 2 female...
US President pushes Obamacare replacement

US President pushes Obamacare replacement

(VOVworld) - US President Donald Trump is pushing the replacement of Obamacare with the American Health Care Act (AHCA). In Friday meeting with the Republican Congress members, President Trump said that Obamacare...
Health insurance card holders increase

Health insurance card holders increase

(VOVworld) – Since January 1, 2016, health insurance card holders have been able to receive treatment at any clinic and hospital at district or commune level within a province. In the...
Republicans push to replace Obamacare

Republicans push to replace Obamacare

(VOVworld) – House Republicans unveiled a replacement for the Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare, on Monday. The new American Health Care Act has already drawn criticism from many officials...
Tech firms seek to improve information security

Tech firms seek to improve information security

(VOVworld)- After Wikileaks revealed that the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is hacking smart phones, PCs, and smart TV, several of the tech firms have taken measures to improve their...
Japanese rickshaw trippers stop for Da Nang visit

Japanese rickshaw trippers stop for Da Nang visit

(VOVworld)- Three young Japanese travelers – Suzuki Yuuji, Hirano Ken and Takahashi Keisuke – paid a stop at the central city during their world Jinrikisha (hand-pulled rickshaw) tour on February 28
UN calls for unity among Syrian opposition

UN calls for unity among Syrian opposition

(VOVworld) – The United Nations envoy for Syria Staffan De Mistura met separately with Syrian opposition representatives to push for a united front within opposition parties on Sunday in Geneva, Switzerland
IAEA: Iran is complying with nuclear deal

IAEA: Iran is complying with nuclear deal

(VOVworld) – Iran is not pursuing construction of its existing heavy water research reactor and has not enriched uranium above an agreed 3.67%, the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA...