Tests confirm IS use of chemical weapons in Iraq

Tests confirm IS use of chemical weapons in Iraq

(VOVworld) - Tests by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) have confirmed that Islamic State militants used mustard gas in an attack against Kurdish militia in Iraq in August...
UN releases first report on fight against IS

UN releases first report on fight against IS

(VOVworld) – Given the ability of the Islamic State to adapt quickly to new circumstances and the steady stream of foreign fighters joining the group's ranks, United Nations Member States must...
75 IS militants killed in Iraq

75 IS militants killed in Iraq

(VOVworld) – Seventy five Islamic State militants were killed on Monday as the Iraqi security forces recaptured two areas from the extremist militants in eastern city of Ramadi, Anbar province
President pays Tet visits to Vinh Long, Dong Thap

President pays Tet visits to Vinh Long, Dong Thap

(VOVworld) – During a Tet visit to Vinh Long province on Saturday President Truong Tan Sang asked local authorities to implement the resolution of the 12th National Party Congress, focusing on Party...
Former Party leader turns 100

Former Party leader turns 100

(VOVworld) – Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong visited former Party General Secretary Do Muoi who turned 100 on Tuesday. Mr. Muoi, who was Vietnam’s Party leader from 1991 to 1997, contributed...
Rio Olympics to go ahead despite Zika virus

Rio Olympics to go ahead despite Zika virus

(VOVworld) - There is no chance that the Rio Olympics will be cancelled because of a Zika virus outbreak, Brazil has said. The authorities said there was no risk to athletes and spectators -...