Syria’s future following a peace plan

Syria’s future following a peace plan

(VOVworld) – The UN has approved a resolution outlining a ceasefire and peace process in Syria. It was tough to reach a comprehensive agreement to end the 5-year conflict that...
Turkey on verge of civil war

Turkey on verge of civil war

(VOVworld)- Conflicts between the Turkish army and Kurdish armed forces are escalating. The conflicts are undermining efforts to restore peace and could spark a civil war in Turkey
US tightens visa exemption program

US tightens visa exemption program

(VOVworld) - Citizens of 38 countries, including many in Europe, will face new restrictions on travel to the United States under changes to the "visa waiver" program tucked into a massive spending...
Foreign Ministers meet ahead of Syria meeting in Paris

Foreign Ministers meet ahead of Syria meeting in Paris

(VOVworld) - Foreign ministers representing countries that support the Syrian opposition met in Paris on Monday to prepare for an international meeting on the Syria crisis in New York on December 18. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius received...
Syrian President not negotiate with armed groups

Syrian President not negotiate with armed groups

(VOVworld) - Syrian President Bashar Assad said on Friday that his government will not negotiate with armed groups, calling them “terrorists” and accused Washington and its ally Saudi Arabia of backing...
Syrian opposition ready for peace talks

Syrian opposition ready for peace talks

(VOVworld) - Syrian political activists and rebel groups, at a conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, agreed to set up a joint body to prepare for future peace talks with Syrian...
Western weapons fall in the hands of IS

Western weapons fall in the hands of IS

(VOVworld) – On Tuesday, Amnesty International released a report which found that the Islamic State has built a substantial arsenal, including US-made weapons obtained from the Iraqi army and Syrian...