Việt Nam News

The United Nations on Wednesday launched a global effort to fight so-called super-bugs that resist antibiotics, warning of a mounting death toll without more research.

 The death toll from devastating floods and landslides in Indonesia has risen to 26, an official said today, with hopes fading for 19 others still missing.

North Korea has carried out a successful ground test of a new high-power rocket engine, state media said today, in a development that could advance Pyongyang’s weapons programme.

One of Greece’s main migrant camps on the island of Lesbos on Monday suffered extensive damage in a fire apparently set on purpose, with thousands forced to flee to safety, police said.

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Monday hailed a vote for "stability" after his ruling party won a record number of seats at parliamentary polls amid a low turnout.

A powerful typhoon ripped into southern Japan today, dumping torrential rains on the region that left some communities partially submerged and forced dozens of flights to be cancelled.

France’s environment minister on Monday voiced optimism that the Paris global accord on fighting climate change will come into force by November.

An Afghan-born American was charged yesterday with attempted murder after being shot and captured in connection with bombings in New York and New Jersey, thrusting security fears into the heart of the election.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani arrived in Cuba on Monday where he met with his counterpart, Raul Castro, and the Cuban president’s older brother and predecessor, Fidel Castro.

Colombia announced a deal Wednesday to hold peace talks with its last active rebel group, the ELN.