Syrian peace talks: negative signs

Syrian peace talks: negative signs

(VOVworld) – The UN Security Council has approved a resolution on a cease fire in Syria, mediated by Russia, Turkey, and Iran. It paves the way for a peace talks scheduled to take place in Astana, the capital...
Global economy to grow slightly in 2017

Global economy to grow slightly in 2017

(VOVworld) – The World Bank predicts a slight recovery of the global economy in the coming years amid rallying oil and commodity prices and the expansion of emerging markets and developing...
US Intelligence Report on Russian hacking

US Intelligence Report on Russian hacking

(VOVworld) –US Intelligence officials said in a 25-page report on Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the hacks of the Democratic National Committee to help Donald Trump win...
UK announces new ambassador to EU

UK announces new ambassador to EU

(VOVworld) – UK Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday appointed experienced diplomat Tim Barrow as the new Ambassador to the EU, replacing Ivan Rorgers, who resigned on Tuesday
Syrian opposition groups delay peace talks

Syrian opposition groups delay peace talks

(VOVworld) – 10 Syrian opposition groups announced on Monday they won’t attend the peace talks, planned this month in the Kazakh capital of Astana, blaming the Syrian government for violations...
Hope for a peaceful world in 2017

Hope for a peaceful world in 2017

(VOVworld) – In an address marking the New Year and his first day in office as UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres said that in 2017 the top priority must be ensuring...
World leaders condemn Istanbul nightclub attack

World leaders condemn Istanbul nightclub attack

(VOVworld) - Leaders from around the world have condemned the terror attack at an Istanbul nightclub early Sunday that killed at least 39 people and injured 69 others. Russian President Vladimir...