US Republican Presidential hopeful Trump irks news channel and opponents through boycott
Jan 28, 2016, at 12:55 am
Iowa City, Jan 27 (IBNS): Donald Trump, the Republican front runner for the nomination for the United States presidential elections--slated for Nov 2016--has raised the ire of opponents and Fox News by refusing to participate in the channel's GOP debate to take place on Thursday.
Nuclear program of North Korea is a major challenge to global security: USA
Jan 27, 2016, at 10:48 pm
Beijing, Jan 27 (IBNS) The USA on Wednesday called the nuclear programme of North Korea as a 'major challenge' to global security.
Hound gatecrashes half marathon, finish seventh
Jan 26, 2016, at 07:12 pm
Alabama, Jan 26 (IBNS) In a curious incident in the US recently, a two and a half year old canine ran a half marathon and secured the seventh place, according to reports.
US Secretary of Defense targets ISIL, calls for Turkey to do more
Jan 23, 2016, at 08:16 pm
Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, Jan 22 (IBNS): The defeat of ISIL 'needs to occur, it will occur … first and foremost in Syria and Iraq,' said US Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter.
US East Coast gearing up for massive blizzard over the weekend
Jan 23, 2016, at 07:21 pm
Washington, Jan 23 (IBNS): A massive blizzard, expected to bring in more than 2-feet of snow and strong winds is travelling up the US East Coast, reports said.
American contractors missing in Iraq
Jan 18, 2016, at 02:44 pm
Baghdad, Jan 18 (IBNS): Three American contractors went missing in Iraq, media reports said on Monday.
Iran now doesn't have enough of this material for even one bomb: Obama
Jan 18, 2016, at 03:37 am
Washington, Jan 17 (IBNS) US President Barack Obama on Sunday said Iran does not have enough material to make a bomb.
Mark Zuckerberg urges netizen to celebrate Facebook's anniversary as ‪'#‎friendsday'
Jan 13, 2016, at 03:36 pm
New York, Jan 13 (IBNS): Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday urged netizen to celebrate the social networking giant's 12 anniversary on Feb 4 as '‪#‎friendsday'.
Turkey: US condemns Istanbul attack
Jan 13, 2016, at 02:57 pm
Washington, Jan 13 (IBNS) The United States has condemned the attack in Turkey's Istanbul city that left 10 people killed.
UN experts urge US to close Guantánamo detention centre and end impunity for abuses
Jan 12, 2016, at 01:40 pm
New York, Jan 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Human rights experts from the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) on Monday called on the United States Government to promptly close the Guantánamo Bay detention facility and end impunity for abuses in the so-called 'global war on terror' such as 'enhanced interrogation techniques' and extraordinary rendition.
Jan 09, 2016, at 10:04 pm
Washington , Jan 9 (IBNS): A man, who allegedly ambushed and shot a Philadelphia police officer, has said that he did the act in the name of militant group IS, media reports said on Saturday.
Women in US lagging behind in human rights, UN experts report
Dec 12, 2015, at 03:12 pm
New York, Dec 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS): While praising the current United States administration for its commitment to women's equality, United Nations experts warned on Friday that the extreme polarization of US politics is “profoundly†affecting the Government’s ability to guarantee women’s human rights, and even to ratify the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.
Barack Obama vows to destroy ISIL, urges Americans to not treat US Muslims differently
Dec 07, 2015, at 04:31 pm
Washington, Dec 7 (IBNS) Expressing his grief over the San Bernardino shooting that took place a few days ago, US President Barrack Obama has vowed to destroy ISIL, as he termed the recent attack an act of terrorism designed to kill innocent people, here on Sunday.
Terror attack: Obama to address nation today
Dec 06, 2015, at 03:15 pm
Washington, Dec 6 (IBNS) In the wake of recent San Bernardino shooting in California, the White House on said US President Barack Obama will address the nation on Sunday on the threat of terrorism and 'keeping the American people safe'.
Groups like ISIL will lose: Obama
Nov 25, 2015, at 05:33 am
Washington, Nov 24 (IBNS): Days after Paris was hit by militant attacks which left more than 120 people killed, US President Barack Obama on Tuesday said militant groups like ISIL will be defeated.
US issues travel global travel alert
Nov 24, 2015, at 02:58 pm
Washington, Nov 24 (IBNS): Amid increasing terror threats, the US has issued world wide travel warning for its citizens.
At least 10 people hospitalized after New Orleans park shooting
Nov 23, 2015, at 03:35 pm
New Orleans, Nov 23 (IBNS) At least ten people were hospitalized after two gunmen open fired in a New Orleans park on Sunday, according to reports.
UN General Assembly renews call for end to US embargo against Cuba
Oct 28, 2015, at 02:40 pm
New York, Oct 28 (IBNS): In a near unanimous vote, the 193-member United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday adopted a resolution renewing its call for an end to the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba, while also acknowledging the restoration, after nearly 50 years, of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
US Army attacks ISIL camp in Iraq, 70 hostages rescued
Oct 24, 2015, at 04:30 am
Washington, Oct 23 (IBNS): A joint force of US Army and Iraqi Peshmerga conducted an operation in a prison of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) near Hawijah in Iraq and rescued at least 70 hostages alive from the camp, a press statement of US Defense Department has said.
Ban welcomes US decision on early release of 6,000 prisoners
Oct 08, 2015, at 01:06 pm
New York, Oct 8 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed on Tuesday the decision by the United States Government to release 6,000 inmates from federal penitentiaries in an effort to ease overcrowding in prisons and provide a degree of redress for persons who received disproportionately long sentences for non-violent drug-related offences.
Air strike on Afghanistan hospital was a mistake: US
Oct 07, 2015, at 02:57 pm
Washington, Oct 7 (IBNS): US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter has expressed his regret over the loss of lives in a U.S. military airstrike on a hospital in Afghanistan.
UN chief expresses condolences following mass shooting at Oregon college
Oct 03, 2015, at 02:18 pm
New York, Oct 3 (IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced his deep sadness in the wake of the mass shooting that took place on Thursday at a college in the state of Oregon in the United States.
Oregon gunman targeted Christians: a victims tells father
Oct 02, 2015, at 11:39 pm
Washington, Oct 2 (IBNS): thew father of a student, who was injured in the shooting incident at Umpqua Community College in US state of Oregon, said the gunman was targeting Christians during the attack.
US: Several killed in Oregon shooting
Oct 02, 2015, at 08:13 am
Oregon, Oct 2 (IBNS): Several people were feared dead in a shooting incident at Umpqua Community College in Oregon state of USA on Thursday, media reports said.
Russia is attempting to set up base in Syria: US
Sep 15, 2015, at 10:56 pm
Washington, Sept 15 (IBNS): The US has said that Russian military is trying to set up a forward operating base in western Syria.
US: Two journalists shot dead during live broadcast
Aug 27, 2015, at 02:06 am
Virginia, Aug 26 (IBNS): Two TV journalists were shot dead during a live TV report at Bridgewater Plaza area in US Virginia state, their employer confirmed on Wednesday.
Head of UN watchdog discusses Iranian nuclear issues with US lawmakers
Aug 06, 2015, at 02:44 pm
New York, Aug 6 (IBNS): The head of the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) met with United States lawmakers on Wednesday in Washington, D.C. to discuss the important role the Agency can play in monitoring and verifying nuclear activities in Iran.
White House: Ban says US leadership, support vital to host of global issues
Aug 05, 2015, at 01:51 pm
New York, Aug 5 (IBNS): The United Nations counts on the leadership and support of the United States on a range of critical issues, from climate change and sustainable development to resolving crises such as those in Syria and Yemen, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Tuesday, following a meeting at the White House with President Barack Obama.
UN chief welcomes climate change plan unveiled by President Obama
Aug 04, 2015, at 02:28 pm
New York, Aug 4 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the Clean Power Plan formally unveiled on Monday by President Barack Obama, saying it shows the determination of the United States to address global warming while also saving money and growing the economy.
New York: Winners of essay contest on UN sustainability agenda honoured
Jul 25, 2015, at 03:33 pm
New York, Jul 25 (IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday welcomed the 70 winners of the United Nations-sponsored Many Languages, One World contest who wrote “inspired†essays in languages not their own about a new sustainable development path that will lead to an end to poverty and a life of dignity for all.