Unknown gunmen open fire at residence of Justice Ijazul Ahsan in Lahore
Apr 15, 2018, at 10:44 pm
Lahore, Apr 15 (IBNS): In two separate attacks, unknown gunmen opened fire at the residence of Justice Ijazul Ahsan in Lahore's Model Town on Sunday, media reports said.
Security Council rejects Russian request to condemn airstrikes in Syria
Apr 15, 2018, at 09:47 pm
New York, Apr 15 (IBNS): In an address to an emergency meeting of the Security Council on Saturday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres cautioned against the crisis in Syria “spiraling out of control."
Following airstrikes, UN chief warns against escalation over Syria
Apr 15, 2018, at 09:40 pm
New York, Apr 15 (IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General has called on the international community to avoid actions which could escalate the crisis in Syria and deepen the suffering of its people.
Southern Ontario braces for ice storm, dangerous driving conditions
Apr 15, 2018, at 03:54 am
Toronto, Apr 14 (IBNS): Southern Ontario is facing the wrath of an ice storm that could lead to power failures, flight delays and dangerous driving conditions, media reports said.
Syria strike: Trump says mission accomplished, thanks France, Britain
Apr 15, 2018, at 02:25 am
Washington, Apr 14 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has thanked allies France and the United Kingdom for launching a coordinated strike against Syria, in response to last week's alleged chemical attack, which accounted for over 70 deaths.
China criticises western airstrikes on Sryria
Apr 14, 2018, at 11:33 pm
Beijing, Apr 14 (IBNS): China on Saturday slammed the joint attack conducted by the UK, USA and France on war-town Syria following the alleged chemical attack incident in the nation last week.
Canada: Quebec school suspends student for wearing jersey in class, later regrets
Apr 14, 2018, at 11:05 pm
Quebec City, Apr 14 (IBNS): A Quebec school board on Friday expressed regret over an incident where a student, who wore a jersey and came to class to show tribute to the victims of Humboldt Broncos hockey team, was suspended, media reports said.
Canada supports decision taken by US, UK and France to take action against Syrian chemical attacks
Apr 14, 2018, at 07:10 pm
Ottawa, Apr 14 (IBNS): Canada has supported the decision taken by the United States, the United Kingdom and France to take action against the Syrian chemical attacks.
Canada's open immigration stance led to killing, says Quebec city mosque shooter
Apr 14, 2018, at 07:08 pm
Quebec City, Apr 14 (IBNS): The Quebec Mosque shooter has stated that Canada's open immigration stance following US President Donald Trump's anti-Muslim laws in 2017 led to his act of crime, media reports said.
US, allies launch strikes on Syrian chemical weapon strikes
Apr 14, 2018, at 01:05 pm
Washington, Apr 14 (IBNS): Collaborating with the UK and France, US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that he has approved US military strikes against chemical weapon sites in Syria.
UN envoy tells Somali refugees in Kenya ‘things are gradually getting better’ back home
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:54 pm
new York, Apr 14 (IBNS): Meeting residents of the world’s largest camp for Somali refugees – sprawling Dadaab, located in north-eastern Kenya – the top United Nations official for Somalia expressed his solidarity with their situation and highlighted the gradual progress made in their home country.
Winnie Mandela left an ‘indelible mark on the history of the 20th century,’ says UN chief
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:51 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): “‘Mama Winnie’ – as she was affectionately known – was a towering figure in the struggle against apartheid,” said Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday, during a tribute held at United Nations Headquarters in honour of the late Winfred ‘Winnie’ Nomzamo Madikizela-Mandela.
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:48 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday urged the world to reflect on the suffering of those who perished, as well as survived, the Rwandan genocide, and resolve to prevent such atrocities from ever happening again.
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:44 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): While a moderate upturn in the world economy led to more development financing in 2017, a new United Nations report out Friday revealed that the vast majority of investment is still short-term oriented, putting global commitments to create sustainable economies at risk.
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:41 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday again called for the creation of an independent panel that could determine who used chemical weapons in Syria, as the absence of such a body increases the risks of a military escalation in a country already riven by “confrontations and proxy wars.”
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:37 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): The first-ever international conference to help the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) opened at the United Nations Office at Geneva on Friday amid dire warnings of a growing humanitarian crisis in the vast African country.
Conditions ‘not yet conducive’ for Rohingya refugee to return home to Myanmar – UN agency
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:29 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): The United Nations refugee agency and the Government of Bangladesh on Friday signed a cooperation agreement on the safe, dignified return of Rohingya refugees to their homes in Myanmar, “once conditions there are conducive.”
More than 1,000 children in north-east Nigeria abducted by Boko Haram since 2013 – UNICEF
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:16 pm
At least 1,000 children have been abducted by the Boko Haram insurgent group in northeastern Nigeria since 2013 amid repeated attacks on schools, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said Friday, calling for an end to such violence and the release of those who have yet to be returned.
16 Canadians arrested under Project Mercury
Apr 14, 2018, at 10:36 am
Toronto, Apr 13 (IBNS): Sixteen Canadians were arrested as part of Project Mercury, a three-year international investigation into online sexual abuse of children, according to Toronto police, media reports said yesterday.
Canada: Teen, who wants to become police officer, raises hijab debate
Apr 14, 2018, at 04:39 am
Quebec City, Apr 13 (IBNS): Quebec teen, who wants to become a police officer, has started the debate over the wearing of hijab (a veil) while on duty, media reports said.
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Pakistan SC bars ex-PM Nawaz Sharif from holding office for life
Apr 13, 2018, at 11:41 pm
Islamabad, Apr 13 (IBNS): Putting the political future of ex-Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in question, country's Supreme Court on Friday disqualified him for life from holding office, media reports said.
Two dies as Russian Ka-29 military helicopter crashes in Baltic Sea
Apr 13, 2018, at 10:03 pm
Moscow, Apr 13 (IBNS): At least two people died when the Ka-29 military helicopter crashed into the Baltic Sea in the Kaliningrad Region, Russian media reports said on Friday.
Russia accuses US of putting international peace at risk
Apr 13, 2018, at 08:01 pm
Moscow/Washington: Russia has warned the US over launching air strikes in Syria, saying that it could trigger a war between the two countries.
Sara Danius, Swedish Academy head quits Nobel panel
Apr 13, 2018, at 07:58 pm
Stockholm, Apr 13 (IBNS): Sara Danius, the head of Swedish Academy, the body responsible for awarding the prestigious Noble Prize in Literature, has stepped down from her post, over a failed handling of a sexual misconduct case, reports said.
Afghanistan: Taliban attack kills 10 security forces in Herat
Apr 13, 2018, at 07:11 pm
Kabul, Apr 13 (IBNS): At least 10 security officials have been killed in a Taliban attack in Herat province of Afghanistan, local media reports said.
Pakistan SC disqualifies Nawaf Shariz for life from holding office
Apr 13, 2018, at 06:49 pm
Islamabad, Apr 13 (IBNS): In a landmark verdict, Pakistan's Supreme Court has disqualified former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for life from holding office, media reports said on Friday.
US decision on Syria action 'soon': President Donald Trump
Apr 13, 2018, at 02:43 pm
Washington, Apr 13 (IBNS): Days after alleged chemical attack left 70 people killed in Douma, US President Donald Trump has said decision on action on Syria will be made 'fairy soon', media reports said.
British Cabinet agrees 'need for action' in Syria
Apr 13, 2018, at 02:40 pm
London, Apr 13 (IBNS): The British Cabinet has decided that 'action' is needed to be taken in Syria to "deter the further use of chemical weapons", Downing Street said.
Global youth must be empowered to combat terrorism, UN forum declares
Apr 13, 2018, at 02:07 pm
New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): Young people are prime targets of extremist recruiters but they can also play leadership roles in fighting terrorism and creating greater opportunities for all, said speakers at a United Nations forum on Thursday called ‘Investing in Youth to Counter Terrorism.’
Apr 13, 2018, at 01:42 pm
New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): The United Nations migration agency and its partners are set to begin a second round of an oral cholera vaccination campaign in Malakal and Wau, South Sudan, after the initial round reached more than 60,400 people in March of this year.