UN Assembly President rings Nasdaq bell; sounds alarm on behalf of world's endangered ocean

Aug 22, 2017, at 09:39 am

New York, Aug 22(Just Earth News): The President of the United Nations General Assembly opened the trading day in New York this morning to send the message that the world's ocean health is in distress.

'No sign of positive evolution' in Burundi, says head of independent UN rights probe

Aug 22, 2017, at 09:38 am

New York, Aug 22(Just Earth News): Ahead of next month's presentation to the United Nations Human Rights Council, an independent panel on Monday said that the human rights situation in Burundi has not improved.

UN health agency rushes to prevent malaria, cholera outbreaks in flood-hit Sierra Leone

Aug 22, 2017, at 04:48 am

New York, Aug 21(Just Earth News): The United Nations health agency is working closely with the Government of Sierra Leone to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as malaria and cholera in the wake of last week's mudslides and flooding in the country's capital, Freetown.

Following El Salvador visit, UN right expert urges authorities to protect people from gangs

Aug 22, 2017, at 04:47 am

New York, Aug 21(Just Earth News): El Salvador is suffering a 'hidden tragedy' due to gang-related violence, an independent United Nations human rights expert on Monday said, urging national authorities to intensify efforts to help and protect people affected by gangs.

Thousands flee as Iraqi forces advance on ISIL-held Tal Afar – UN

Aug 22, 2017, at 04:46 am

New York, Aug 21(Just Earth News): The top United Nations humanitarian official in Iraq has warned against the consequences of displacement as thousands of civilians are expected to flee from Tal Afar and surrounding communities during the Iraqi military operation to retake these areas from the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) terrorist group.

US Navy ship collides with merchant vessel near Straits of Malacca

Aug 21, 2017, at 08:36 pm

Washington, Aug 21 (IBNS): At least 10 sailors are missing following a collision between Guided missile-destroyer USS John S McCain and a merchant vessel near the Strait of Malacca, an official release has stated.

Afghanistan: Clashes under way between armed forces and militants in Jowzjan province

Aug 21, 2017, at 08:10 pm

Kabul, Aug 21 (IBNS): Heavy clashes between the Afghan military and militants are under way in Khamab district of Jowzjan province, local Khaama Press reported.

Afghan forces foil explosion plan in Kabul city

Aug 21, 2017, at 08:01 pm

Kabul, Aug 21 (IBNS): The Afghan criminal investigation department (CID) officials have foiled an explosion plan by militants in the national capital, local Khaama Press reported.

Shilpa Shetty graces Indian Independence Day celebrations in Toronto

Aug 21, 2017, at 06:11 pm

Toronto, Aug 21 (IBNS): Indian actress Shilpa Shetty graced the occasion of Indian Independence Day celebrations which was held on Sunday.

CNE2017 fair opens with several new features

Aug 21, 2017, at 06:52 am

Toronto, Aug 20 (IBNS): Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), one of North America’s largest annual fairs, got underway on Aug 18 with several new features offering 18 days of performances from the latest innovations in technology and commercial products combined with amusement park rides, midway games, entertainment, air show, delicious food, concerts and several other special events.

'UN stands in solidarity with Finland in its fight against terrorism,' says Guterres

Aug 20, 2017, at 01:20 pm

New York, Aug 20(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday condemned the terrorist attack in south-western Finland which killed at least two people.

'Civilians are Not a Target,' says UN chief on World Humanitarian Day

Aug 20, 2017, at 01:19 pm

New York, Aug 20(Just Earth News): On World Humanitarian Day, the United Nations and its partners are calling on all global leaders to do everything in their power to protect people caught up in conflict, and to stand with the health and aid workers who risk their lives to help them.

Canadian Tire incident: Toronto woman facing terror charges to appear before court

Aug 20, 2017, at 06:07 am

Toronto, Aug 19 (IBNS): A Toronto woman who is facing terror charges in an alleged attack at a store of the Canadian Tire has been ordered by a judge to appear in the court on Monday, media reports said.

Knife attack now in Russian city, eight wounded

Aug 19, 2017, at 08:57 pm

Surgut, Aug 19 (IBNS) : Eight people were wounded in a knife attack in the Russian city of Surgut on Saturday, media reports said.

Finland knife attacker Moroccan teenager : Finnish police

Aug 19, 2017, at 08:01 pm

Turku, Aug 19 (IBNS) : The Finnish police on Saturday said they have identified an 18-year-old Moroccan teenager as responsible for Friday's stabbing spree that left two people dead.

Finland stabbing: At least two dead, six injured

Aug 19, 2017, at 04:16 pm

Turku, Aug 19 (IBNS): At least two people have reportedly died while six others have sustained injuries in a stabbing case in south-western Finland's Turku city, reports said.

Trump administration fires Chief Strategist Steve Bannon

Aug 19, 2017, at 03:20 pm

Washington, Aug 19 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump's Chief Strategist Steve Bannon has been sacked from his post, media reports quoted multiple White House officials as saying.

Marking World Humanitarian Day, UN urges protection for civilians in armed conflict

Aug 19, 2017, at 12:15 pm

New York, Aug 19(Just Earth News): Civilians in conflict are not a target, top United Nations officials on Friday stressed at a special event marking World Humanitarian Day, which honours aid workers and pays homage to those killed in service, while also drawing attention to the millions of people on Friday living in war zones.

More than 350,000 children vaccinated against polio in hard to reach areas of Syria – UN

Aug 19, 2017, at 12:14 pm

New York, Aug 19(Just Earth News): A United Nations polio vaccination campaign in Syria has provided protection to more than 355,000 children under age five in two governorates, where violence has made access especially difficult.

Justin Trudeau expresses grief over Barcelona terror attack

Aug 19, 2017, at 06:21 am

Ottawa, Aug 18 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his grief over the Barcelona terror attack which claimed at least 13 lives and injured dozens others on Thursday.

Influx of migrants continue in Quebec, Canadian government under pressure

Aug 19, 2017, at 06:13 am

Ottawa, Aug 18 (IBNS): The continuous influx of asylum-seeker migrants in large numbers into the country imposed serious pressure on the Canadian government, media reports said on Friday.

Yemen's 'man-made catastrophe' is ravaging country, senior UN officials tell Security Council

Aug 19, 2017, at 04:30 am

New York, Aug 18(Just Earth News): Warning about escalating suffering in Yemen's man-made catastrophe, senior United Nations officials on Friday addressed the Security Council, calling on the international community to push for a political solution to the more than two-year-old conflict.

Finland stabbings: Man shot, arrested by police

Aug 19, 2017, at 02:08 am

Turku, Aug 18 (IBNS): Police have shot and arrested a man who stabbed several people in Finland's Turku city on Friday, media reports said.

Afghanistan : Suicide bomber killed as he detonates explosives

Aug 18, 2017, at 07:17 pm

Kabul, Aug 18 (IBNS) : A suicide bomber detonated a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) or Humvee vehicle in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan, leaving only himself dead.

Vice President condemns terror attack in Barcelona

Aug 18, 2017, at 07:15 pm

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IBNS) : Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu has condemned the terrorist attack in Barcelona, Spain.

Barcelona terror attack : Nationals of at least two dozen countries among dead and injured

Aug 18, 2017, at 07:10 pm

Barcelona, Aug 18 (IBNS) : Citizens from at least two dozen countries have been injured or killed in the van attack in the Las Ramblas area of Barcelona and the coastal town of Cambrils, The Guardian reported quoting the Catalan authorities.

Barcelona terror attack: Spanish police stop second attack, kill five terrorists

Aug 18, 2017, at 03:27 pm

Barcelona, Aug 18 (IBNS): The Spanish Police said they have killed at least five people to stop a second attack from taking place, hours after a previous strike claimed 13 lives while injuring dozens in Barcelona on Thursday, reports said.

Protecting aid workers ‘paramount,’ UN official stresses ahead of International Day

Aug 18, 2017, at 01:30 pm

New York, Aug 18(Just Earth News): As conflicts around the world continue to take a massive toll on people’s lives, the top United Nations relief official stressed the importance of ensuring that the brave men and women who risk their lives to help those in need are not themselves a target.

UN agencies rushing aid to more than 3,000 displaced in flood-hit Sierra Leone

Aug 18, 2017, at 01:28 pm

New York, Aug 18(Just Earth News): United Nations agencies are stepping up efforts to aid displaced families affected by the deadly flooding and landslides in Sierra Leon's capital, Freetown, and surrounding areas.

UN chief Guterres condemns deadly terrorist attack in Barcelona

Aug 18, 2017, at 01:27 pm

New York, Aug 18(Just Earth News): Condemning on Thursday's terrorist attack on Barcelona, Secretary-General António Guterres said the United Nations stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Spain in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism.