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...
At least 39 killed in Istanbul nightclub attack

At least 39 killed in Istanbul nightclub attack

(VOVworld) – At least 39 people were killed and 40 others injured in an attack on Reina nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey, during New Year's Eve celebrations, said Istanbul governor Vasip Sahin...
Nationwide ceasefire in Syria takes effect

Nationwide ceasefire in Syria takes effect

(VOVworld)- A nationwide ceasefire in Syria brokered by Russia and Turkey took effect on Thursday at midnight. The Syrian Government and 7 rebel groups have agreed to a nationwide truce followed...
Russia, Turkey agree to push for a ceasefire in Syria

Russia, Turkey agree to push for a ceasefire in Syria

(VOVworld) - The Russian Foreign Minister’s office on Tuesday announced that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu agreed in a telephone conversation on Tuesday...
EU agrees tougher trade rules amid China row

EU agrees tougher trade rules amid China row

(VOVworld) - EU member nations agreed to beef up trade rules against cheap imports, including Chinese products on Tuesday as they wage an ongoing battle against China's expanding trade status. After three...
Italy’s new government wins confidence vote

Italy’s new government wins confidence vote

(VOVworld) - Premier Paolo Gentiloni easily won a vote of confidence Tuesday night from the Italian Parliament's lower chamber for his new government after pledges by opposition lawmakers from the...