Missile launch over Japan a meanigful prelude, more to follow : Kim Jong Un
Aug 30, 2017, at 06:53 pm
Pyongyang, Aug 30 (IBNS) : Warning that Tuesday's missile launch over Japan was a "meaningful prelude to containing" the US Pacific territory of Guam, North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un has said that his regime would conduct more ballistic missile tests, media reports said.
Ontario likely to get its first First French-Language University soon
Aug 30, 2017, at 06:45 pm
Toronto, Aug 30 (IBNS): Ontario’s proposal to create a new French-language university in central and south-western Ontario -- governed by and for the Francophone community -- would be the first of its kind in the province and would create more job opportunities for the Ontario Francophone community, media reports said.
Afghanistan: At least four killed in suicide attack
Aug 30, 2017, at 06:32 pm
Kabul, Aug 30 (IBNS); At least four people have died in a suicide attack in Afghanistan's Jalalabad city, the capital of Nangarhar province, local Khaama Press said.
'Sustaining peace' strategy must cover entire peace continuum – UN deputy chief
Aug 30, 2017, at 09:51 am
New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): Addressing how best United Nations peacekeeping operations can augment global efforts to sustain peace, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has said that the nature of on Tuesday's challenges requires seamless work across peace and security, human rights and sustainable development.
UN extends solidarity to flood-devastated Texas after record-shattering rainfall
Aug 30, 2017, at 09:50 am
New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): The United Nations is reacting to the devastating images from Tropical Storm Harvey, which has affected an area the size of Spain in the southern United States, and which is likely to worsen in the coming hours as the rain continues.
UN aid chief allocates $45 million to tackle neglected emergencies in four countries
Aug 30, 2017, at 09:49 am
New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): The United Nations aid chief released on Tuesday $45 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to four countries “struggling in crises away from the headlines†– Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Chad and Sudan – where more than 21 million people need urgent humanitarian assistance.
Urgent funding needed to ensure full food rations for refugees in Tanzania – UN agency
Aug 30, 2017, at 09:48 am
New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): Amid a funding shortage has forced the reduction of rations for some 320,000 refugees in north-west Tanzania, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Tuesday said that it urgently requires $23.6 million to guarant
UN migration agency, Libyan authorities boost support for rescued migrants
Aug 30, 2017, at 09:47 am
New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): The United Nations migration agency is working with Libyan authorities to help rescue more migrants off the Libyan coast.
In Palestine, UN chief says two-state solution 'only way to guarantee peace'
Aug 30, 2017, at 09:46 am
New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday reiterated his call for a political solution to the Middle East conflict that would end Israel's occupation of Palestinian land and would create an independent Palestinian state, living side by side with Israel in peace and security.
Myanmar: UN rights chief says violence in Rakhine state 'predictable and preventable'
Aug 30, 2017, at 09:45 am
New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): Alarmed at renewed fighting and incitement in the wake of the attacks on Myanmar security forces in northern areas of Rakhine state, the top United Nations human rights official on Tuesday urged all sides to renounce the use of violence and called on State authorities to ensure they abide by their obligations under international human rights law.
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John A. Macdonald's name won't be removed from federal government buildings: Justin Trudeau
Aug 30, 2017, at 05:55 am
Ottawa, Aug 29 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the name of the country's first PM John A. Macdonald will not be removed from any building which is under the federal government, media reports said.
Canada invests in key industries to provide paid jobs to students
Aug 30, 2017, at 05:44 am
Ottawa, Aug 29 (IBNS): The federal government has decided to invest $73 million in the key industries of Canada with an aim to provide paid jobs to students, media reports said.
UN chief urges all countries to join legally-binding treaty against nuclear tests
Aug 30, 2017, at 04:30 am
New York, Aug 29(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged all countries to sign and ratify a global treaty that bans nuclear explosions on the Earth's surface, in the atmosphere, underwater and underground.
UN chief Guterres condemns latest ballistic missile launch by DPRK
Aug 30, 2017, at 04:29 am
New York, Aug 29(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the latest ballistic missile launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in violation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
Children's access to safe water and sanitation is a right, not a privilege – UNICEF
Aug 30, 2017, at 04:27 am
New York, Aug 29(Just Earth News): In countries beset by violence, displacement, conflict and instability, children's most basic means of survival – water – must be a priority, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday, warning that children living in fragile situations are four times more likely to lack access to drinking water.
Afghanistan: Road mishap leaves six dead
Aug 29, 2017, at 11:08 pm
Kabul, Aug 29 (IBNS): A road mishap in Afghanistan's northwestern Jawzjan province left at least six people dead on Monday, media reports said on Tuesday.
Mark Zuckerberg welcomes second child August
Aug 29, 2017, at 10:45 pm
New York, Aug 29 (IBNS): Social network giant Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg and his wife have welcomed their daughter August.
Afghanistan: Kabul suicide attack kills 5, injures 8
Aug 29, 2017, at 09:31 pm
Kabul, Aug 29 (IBNS): At least five people were killed and eight others were injured when a suicide attack rocked Kabul city in Afghanistan on Tuesday, media reports said.
Kabul explosion: Death toll rises to four
Aug 29, 2017, at 06:42 pm
Kabul, Aug 29 (IBNS): The death toll in the Kabul explosion, which has been deemed a 'suicide attack', has risen to four, local Khaama Press reported.
Afghanistan: Kabul explosion kills at least one, injures eight
Aug 29, 2017, at 06:23 pm
Kabul, Aug 29 (IBNS); At least one person was killed and eight others sustained injuries after an explosion rocked Kabul's Massoud Square on Tuesday morning, media reports said.
Jailed German male nurse suspected of murdering at least 90 patients
Aug 29, 2017, at 05:10 pm
Berlin, Aug 29 (IBNS): A German male nurse who was earlier jailed for killing two patients with lethal drugs, may have killed 88 others, according to a three-year police investigation, reports said.
US: New Mexico shooting incident leaves two dead, injures four
Aug 29, 2017, at 03:46 pm
Santa Fe, Aug 29 (IBNS): At least two people were killed and four others were injured in a shooting incident which took place in US' New Mexico, reports said.
North Korea fires short range missile over Japan
Aug 29, 2017, at 03:19 pm
Pyongyang, Aug 29 (IBNS): North Korea fired a short range missile directly over Japan early on Tuesday morning, prompting the latter to warn its residents to take cover, reports said.
Afghanistan: At least 30 dead or injured in suicide attack
Aug 29, 2017, at 02:51 pm
Kabul, Aug 29 (IBNS): At least 30 people have died or have sustained injuries in a suicide attack which rocked Helmand province of Afghanistan, local Khaama Press reported.
Aug 29, 2017, at 09:51 am
New York, Aug 29(Just Earth News): Encouraging global action to support clean water and sanitation, United Nations General Assembly President Peter Thomson on Monday underscored that when it comes to the environment, everything is connected.
Aug 29, 2017, at 09:50 am
New York, Aug 29(Just Earth News): Libya's future prosperity and stability depends on the international community further strengthening and unifying its efforts on behalf of the whole country, as well as Libyans themselves “seizing the window of opportunity†that is before them to ensure peace, the head of the United Nations mission there said on Monday.
Aug 29, 2017, at 09:50 am
New York, Aug 29(Just Earth News): Deeply concerned at the reports of civilians being killed during security operations in Myanmar's Rakhine state, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday reiterated the responsibility of the Government to provide security and assistance to those in need.
B.C. Premier John Horgan visits wildfire affected areas
Aug 29, 2017, at 07:37 am
Kamloops, Aug 28 (IBNS): British Columbia Premier John Horgan on Monday visited several wildfire struck areas in the Interior, according to the Star.
Michael Garron Hospital aims to provide heart-touching experience for LGBTQ community
Aug 29, 2017, at 07:35 am
Toronto, Aug 28 (IBNS): Michael Garron Hospital, earlier known as Toronto East General Hospital, developed an environment to provide a heart-touching experience for people belonging to the LGBTQ community, media report said.
Cholera spread slows in Yemen; locals pitch in to help curb outbreak – UN agency
Aug 29, 2017, at 04:35 am
New York, Aug 28(Just Earth News): The weekly number of reported new cholera cases in Yemen has declined by one third since late June, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Monday said, praising Yemenis for leading a “heroic daily fight†against the outbreak, which remains the worst in the world.