(VOV) -2014 has been a year of aviation accidents and incidents. Since the beginning of the year, there have been 30 aviation accidents around the world, leaving more than 1,000 people dead.

The US and Cuba have decided to normalize their ties for the first time since 1961. The historic announcement, made by Cuban and US leaders on Wednesday, has been applauded by the world community. It opens a new chapter in the two countries’ relations. 

(VOV)- Conditions for foreigners in Vietnam to buy and own houses have been loosened under the revised Law on Housing announced by the Presidential Office last week. The new regulations will help Vietnam attract more foreign currencies and stimulate the real estate market.

(VOV) - Representatives of 200 countries are attending the 20th UN Climate Change Conference, COP-20, to discuss ways to reduce carbon emissions and deal with the effects of climate change. 

(VOV) -The voters have appreciated the National Assembly’s votes of confidence for officials elected or approved by the National Assembly or the People’s Councils. 

(VOV) -A groundbreaking ceremony for Bac Luan 2 Bridge took place on November 22 in Mong Cai City, Quang Ninh province.

(VOV) -Vietnam joined the World Trade Organization on November 7, 2006, and was granted official membership on January 11, 2007. 

(VOV) -At the 8th session of the 13th National Assembly, several deputies recommended ways to improve the efficiency of the National Assembly to deserve its status as representative of the people’s will and the highest legislative body and meet global parliamentary standards. 

(VOV) -The 10th Summit of the Asia Europe Meeting opened in the Italian city of Milan on Thursday. Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and the Vietnamese delegation will participate in discussions on development issues, security and strengthening bilateral cooperation with other ASEM member countries.

(VOV)- Since the first Ebola case was identified in Guinea in March, the epidemic has killed over 4,000 people in several countries.