UN asks for US$861 million to help Iraq meet humanitarian bill
The United Nations appealed on January 31 for US$861 million to help Iraq meet a big funding gap in its 2016 emergency response to the humanitarian crisis caused by the war against Islamic State.
Syria opposition considers UN offer after 'positive' talks
Syria's main opposition group is considering a proposal by UN special envoy Staffan de Mistura that could pave the way to the delegation pressing ahead with talks after holding their first meeting with him on January 31, a Western diplomatic source said.
Israel would consider invitation to peace talks with Palestinians
Israel would consider a French invitation to peace talks with the Palestinians, but believes France has made a mistake by saying it will recognize a Palestinian state if the talks fail, an Israeli government official said on January 30.
Iraq needs US$1.56 billion in 2016 for humanitarian response to IS
Iraq needs US$1.56 billion this year to finance its response to the humanitarian crisis caused by the war against Islamic State, which has displaced more than 3.3 million people since 2014, according to a government report released on January 31.
Almost 40 dead after migrant boat sinks off Turkey
Almost 40 people drowned and 75 were rescued after a boat carrying migrants to Greece sank off Turkey's western coast on January 30, according to local officials and the Turkish Dogan news agency.
Stage is set for Syria peace talks as opposition arrives in Geneva
A delegation from Syria's main opposition group arrived in Geneva on January 30 to join UN-mediated peace talks, demanding President Bashar al-Assad's government be made to comply with a UN resolution on humanitarian aid and human rights.
Aung San Suu Kyi urges all stakeholders in Myanmar to cooperate
Chairperson of Myanmar's election-winning opposition party National League for Democracy (NLD) Aung San Suu Kyi has called on all stakeholders in Myanmar to cooperate for the interest of the nation.
Thailand’s first constitution draft unveiled
The first draft of the new constitution of Thailand was unveiled by the country’s Constitution Drafting Committee on January 29.
Syrian opposition to go to Geneva as peace talks open
Syria's main opposition group agreed to travel to Geneva, where the United Nations on January 29 opened peace talks to end the country's five-year-old war, but said it wanted to discuss humanitarian issues before engaging in political negotiations.
Instability continues in North Africa and Middle East
VOV.VN - 5 years ago, a revolution called “Arab spring” swept through North Africa and the Middle East, toppling regimes with waves of violence and riots.