The US, EU loosen sanctions against Iran

The US, EU loosen sanctions against Iran

(VOVworld) – The US and EU announced on Monday that they had begun loosening some economic sanctions, the first concrete steps towards encouraging Iran to make more concessions in negotiations on...
2013: Instability and hot spots remain

2013: Instability and hot spots remain

(VOVworld)- Contrary to optimistic signs of the global economy, the world witnessed several political fluctuations last year. Continuous global security challenges are worrying the public about the possibility of resolving...
Instability in East Asia in 2013

Instability in East Asia in 2013

(VOVworld) – Exchanges of words and military deployments posed a great threat to North East Asia in 2013. VOV comments on the territorial disputes in this region
Iran, P5+1 deal takes effect on January 20

Iran, P5+1 deal takes effect on January 20

(VOVworld)- The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the turning point agreement with P5+1, which includes the US, the UK, France, Russia, China, and Germany, to restrain Tehran’s...
US, EU: talks between Iran and P5+1 progress

US, EU: talks between Iran and P5+1 progress

(VOVworld) – The talks of Iranian and EU deputy chief negotiators have made progress on all the issues relating to the implementation of a temporary agreement reached late last November on Iran’s nuclear...
Middle East: 2013’s most unstable region

Middle East: 2013’s most unstable region

(VOVworld)- In 2013, the Middle East topped the list of the world’s most unstable regions due to clashes between Israel and Palestine, Syria’s civil war and Iran’s nuclear...
Implementing new Constitution

Implementing new Constitution

(VOVworld) – Implementation of the new Constitution, which took effect on January 1, is being accelerated. A national conference declared the implementation of the Constitution a key task of the entire...
Iran not invited to Geneva II peace conference

Iran not invited to Geneva II peace conference

(VOVworld)- The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday started sending out invitations to the planned Geneva II peace conference on Syria. However, UN spokesman Farhan Haq has confirmed...
Cambodia: CNRP suspends negotiations with CPP

Cambodia: CNRP suspends negotiations with CPP

(VOV) – The Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP) on Thursday decided to postpone talks scheduled for Friday on its ongoing political row with the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP). The...
US senators urge Afghanistan to sign BSA

US senators urge Afghanistan to sign BSA

(VOVworld) – Three US senators have urged Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai to sign the Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) relating to the presence of US troops in Afghanistan after NATO ends its...
Greece assumes EU presidency

Greece assumes EU presidency

(VOVworld) - Greece on Wednesday assumed the six-month rotating presidency of the European Union, as its economy faces brighter prospects