Venezuela: Economic woes worsening malnutrition among children, warns UNICEF
Jan 27, 2018, at 01:21 pm
New York, Jan 27 (JEN): Amid growing food insecurity and rising malnutrition among children on the back of a protracted economic crisis in Venezuela, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday called on all actors for rapid and coordinated assistance efforts to reach those most in need.
Overcrowded boat capsizes off Yemen coast, 30 drowned; UN agencies condemn smugglers
Jan 27, 2018, at 01:08 pm
New York, Jan 27 (JEN): At least 30 refugees and migrants drowned when their boat capsized off the coast of Aden, Yemen, the United Nations reported on Friday, saying the overcrowded vessel was believed to have been operated by unscrupulous smugglers who were trying to extort money from the passengers.
Davos: UN rights chief stresses leading role of businesses in ending LGBTI discrimination
Jan 27, 2018, at 01:05 pm
New York, Jan 27 (JEN): With major companies joining the growing list of early adopters of United Nations standards to promote equality for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people, the UN human rights chief on Friday highlighted the private sector's crucial leadership role in ensuring the dignity and equal opportunities of LGBTI employees in the workplace and beyond.
South Korea : At least 37 killed, 100 injured in deadly hospital fire
Jan 26, 2018, at 09:27 pm
Seoul, Jan 26 (IBNS) : In a devastating fire that raged through a South Korea hospital in Miryang city on Friday, at least 37 people were killed and more than 100 injured.
Davos meeting blighted by Trump's remarks against African nations
Jan 26, 2018, at 09:06 pm
Davos (Switzerland), Jan 25 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump's alleged remarks about African countries as "shithole nations" during an immigration meeting with lawmakers in January had cast a dark shadow on the World Economic Forum in Davos, media reports said.
Ontario promotes francophone communities with grant funding
Jan 26, 2018, at 08:45 pm
Ottawa, Jan 26 (IBNS): Marie-France Lalonde, Ontario Minister of Francophone along with Francophone community leaders announced recently -- at the Collège Boréal in Sudbury -- that Ontario will be investing $3 million over three years in funding for 57 community projects through the Francophone Community Grants program (FCGP), media reports said.
Harassment of any kind unacceptable: Canada PM Trudeau on Kent Hehr's resignation
Jan 26, 2018, at 07:31 pm
Ottawa, Jan 26 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said any kind of harassment is unacceptable in a statement issued on the resignation of federal Sports and Disabilities Minister Kent Hehr, after the latter was accused of passing a sexual remark as a provincial politician.
Canada: Chief military judge charged with alleged fraud
Jan 26, 2018, at 05:23 pm
Ottawa, Jan 26 (IBNS): A top Canadian military judge has been charged with fraudulent activities including an inappropriate behaviour with one of the subordinates, media reports said.
Pakistan expects to continue its longstanding tie with China,USA: PM Abbasi
Jan 26, 2018, at 03:06 pm
Davos, Jan 26 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said his nation will like to continue their longstanding ties with both China and the United States.
Yemen: UN chief welcomes measures by Saudi-led coalition to ease access for humanitarian aid
Jan 26, 2018, at 02:33 pm
New York, Jan 26 (JEN): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed news that five tankers carrying 180,000 litres of fuel reached Yemen’s northern province of Marib on Wednesday as part of the Saudi-led coalition’s wider plan to facilitate humanitarian action in the war-ravaged country.
Jan 26, 2018, at 02:24 pm
New York, Jan 26 (JEN): The United Nations, the Security Council and the wider international community all have fallen into a pattern of “managing, rather than resolving” the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the UN envoy on the Middle East peace process warned Thursday, saying it was time to end this paralysis, show political leadership and push for policies on the ground that rebuild trust.
Restive eastern DR Congo home to one of world’s worst displacement crises for children – UNICEF
Jan 26, 2018, at 02:20 pm
New York, Jan 26 (JEN): More than 800,000 children have been forced from their homes by violence and armed clashes in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in what the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) calls “one of the world’s worst displacement crises for children.”
Libya: UN relief wing and partners seek $313 million to assist hundreds of thousands of people
Jan 26, 2018, at 02:14 pm
New York, June 26 (JEN): With people across Libya suffering amid the fallout from a protracted political crisis, outbreaks of violence and displacement, the United Nations humanitarian wing and its partners launched on Thursday a $313 million appeal to cover the basic needs of 940,000 who need assistance and protection.
Safety of Rohingya children must be guaranteed, before return to Myanmar – UNICEF
Jan 26, 2018, at 02:12 pm
New York, Jan 26 (JEN): Improved security and unimpeded humanitarian access in Myanmar are essential before Rohingya children can be returned from Bangladesh, a senior official of the United Nations children's agency has said.
Pizza delivery boy fired from job for eating toppings
Jan 25, 2018, at 11:27 pm
Victoria, Jan 25 (IBNS): In a unique incident, a pizza delivery boy has been fired from his job after he was caught eating toppings from the pizzas, which were to be delivered to the customers, media reports said.
Patrik Brown resigns as Ontario PC leader over allegations of sexual misconduct
Jan 25, 2018, at 10:55 pm
Toronto, Jan 25 (IBNS): Patrik Brown has resigned as Ontario Progressive Conservative leader after allegations of sexual misconduct were brought against him by two women, CTV News reported.
Democrats withdraw offer to fund border wall after US shutdown ends
Jan 25, 2018, at 06:01 pm
Washington, Jan 54 (IBNS): The end of the US government shutdown on Tuesday found US Republicans and US Democrats drifting further apart on immigration issues, media reports said.
Save the Children attack: Death toll rises to six
Jan 25, 2018, at 05:26 pm
Kabul, Jan 25 (IBNS): At least six people have been killed in the Save the Children NGO attack in Jalalabad city in Afghanistan, reports said.
UN chief condemns double bombing in Libyan city of Benghazi
Jan 25, 2018, at 02:36 pm
New York, Jan 25 (JEN): Condemning the double bombing in the Libyan city of Benghazi, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres underscored that there can be no military solution to the crisis plaguing the country.
Spike in attacks on ‘blue helmets’ means UN peace operations must adapt, says peacekeeping chief
Jan 25, 2018, at 02:32 pm
New York, Jan 25 (JEN): With United Nations ‘blue helmets’ facing increasingly grave threats, including armed groups with no interest in peace, the UN peacekeeping chief called on Wednesday for greater political engagement and leadership from the Security Council and the world body’s Member countries to ensure UN troops – and the populations they serve – are better protected.
Jan 25, 2018, at 02:29 pm
New York, Jan 25 (JEN): While the signing last month of a ceasefire accord among South Sudan’s warring parties is a great stride forward, it is just a first step toward peace and stability, the United Nations peacekeeping chief said Wednesday, warning that the 21 December deal has already been violated numerous times.
Afghanistan: UN chief ‘appalled and deeply saddened’ by deadly attack on aid partner
Jan 25, 2018, at 02:25 pm
New York, Jan 25 (JEN): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has spoken out against the fatal attack on the Afghan offices of renowned international non-governmental organization Save the Children, saying that he was “appalled and deeply saddened” by the casualties.
Bring human rights to discussion tables and into decisions at Davos, UN experts urge
Jan 25, 2018, at 02:22 pm
New York, Jan 25 (JEN): With world leaders converging in Davos, Switzerland, for the annual World Economic Forum, a group of United Nations human rights experts has called on government and business leaders to use the occasion to decide on concrete actions to bring about positive change.
Jan 25, 2018, at 02:18 pm
New York, Jan 25 (JEN): Investing in value-based migration data that squarely focuses on impact can benefit the world to the tune of $35 billion dollars, according to a new report launched Wednesday in Davos, Switzerland, by the United Nations migration agency.
Jan 25, 2018, at 02:15 pm
New York, Jan 25 (JEN): Grappling with turbulent politics, persisting terrorism and the risk of famine, Somalia must make 2018 a year of carrying out reforms, a senior United Nations official said Wednesday, urging more international financial and technical support for the Horn of Africa country that underwent a peaceful transition of power to a new President a year ago.
Jan 25, 2018, at 02:08 pm
New York,Jan 25 (JEN): The world’s least developed countries are narrowing ‘digital divide,’ and with millions of people now taking advantage of smart phones and other digital devices, keeping up this momentum can put their societies on the fast track to sustainable development, the United Nations said on Wednesday.
Service and Sacrifice: Chadian peacekeepers on a UN mission for peace in Mali
Jan 25, 2018, at 02:03 pm
New York, Jan 25 (JEN): As Tahir and his fellow Chadian peacekeepers set out on their daily patrol through the dusty streets of Kidal, in northern Mali, the question he faces is always the same – will he and his team return safely to the United Nations base?
Central African Republic: UN, partners seek $515 million in humanitarian aid for 2018
Jan 25, 2018, at 01:59 pm
New York, Jan 25 (JEN): With more than half the population in the Central African Republic (CAR) projected to need humanitarian assistance in 2018, the United Nations, the Government and partners are seeking $515.6 million in contributions to address the crisis.
IS claims Save the Children attack in Afghanistan
Jan 24, 2018, at 11:31 pm
Kabul, Jan 24 (IBNS): The so called Islamic State has claimed the Save the Children attack which accounted for the death of at least two people in Afghanistan on Wednesday, reports said.
Will see you in India very soon, Canada PM Trudeau tells Narendra Modi
Jan 24, 2018, at 09:21 pm
Davos, Jan 24 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday met his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi at the World Economic Forum in Davos.