UN report urges accelerated efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
Jul 18, 2017, at 04:03 am
New York, July 17(Just Earth News): If the world is to eradicate poverty, address climate change and build peaceful, inclusive societies for all by 2030, greater efforts are needed to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a United Nations report presented On Mondayby Secretary-General António Guterres.
Civilians continue to bear the brunt of Afghanistan's 'ugly war' – UN report
Jul 18, 2017, at 04:02 am
New York, July 17(Just Earth News): Civilians lives – including those of women and children – continue to be lost at record high levels amid a worsening toll of suicide attacks, the United Nations mission in Afghanistan said today, calling on anti-government forces to stop indiscriminate attacks against civilians as well as on the Government to stop using mortars and rockets in populated areas.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau meets his namesake
Jul 18, 2017, at 01:18 am
Toronto, July 17 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently met his little namesake.
Two dead, 27 injured in Pakistan explosion by suicide bomber
Jul 17, 2017, at 09:01 pm
Peshwar, Jul 17 (IBNS) : An explosion triggered by a suspected suicide bomber rocked Peshawar city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan early on Monday, leaving at least two security personnel dead and several others wounded.
Skills for the Future of Work: WYSD’s theme for this year
Jul 17, 2017, at 08:25 pm
Toronto, July 17 (IBNS): World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) was celebrated on July 15 throughout the world, with this year’s theme being “Skills for the Future of Work’, media reports said.
Syria talks end with 'incremental progress' but 'no breakthrough' – UN envoy
Jul 16, 2017, at 05:14 am
New York, July 15(Just Earth News): Speaking to reporters in the early hours of Saturday in Geneva, United Nations Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura said that the latest round of the intra-Syrian talks ended with “incremental progress.â€
YouTube star Lilly Singh named UNICEF goodwill envoy
Jul 16, 2017, at 05:12 am
New York, July 15(Just Earth News): The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has appointed Indian-origin Canadian YouTube star and actress Lilly Singh as its newest Goodwill Ambassador.
Two years on, UN chief stresses 'sustained commitment essential' for Iran nuclear deal
Jul 16, 2017, at 05:08 am
New York, July 15(Just Earth News): Marking the second anniversary of the historic agreement aimed at ensuring the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has commended the Gulf country for implementing its nuclear-related commitments.
Afghanistan: Militants kill two policemen
Jul 15, 2017, at 11:07 pm
Kabul, July 15 (IBNS): At least two policemen were killed in a Taliban attack in Zabul province of Afghanistan on Saturday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: ISIS-K chief killed, confirms US
Jul 15, 2017, at 10:38 pm
Washington/Kabul, July 15 (IBNS): The US on Saturday confirmed the killing of head of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria-Khorasan in Afghanistan.
Malala Yousafzai's brother writes letter to wish on birthday, sister shares on Twitter
Jul 15, 2017, at 10:17 pm
Islamabad, July 15 (IBNS): Noble prize winner Malala Yousafzai shares a strong bond with her brother.
Strong partnership between UN and Member States vital to end sexual exploitation and abuse
Jul 15, 2017, at 01:13 pm
New York, July 15(Just Earth News): Senior United Nations officials on Thursday underscored the importance of a strong partnership between the Organization and Member States in moving forward with efforts to prevent and address sexual exploitation and abuse.
Faith central to hope and resilience, highlights UN chief, launching initiative to combat atrocities
Jul 15, 2017, at 01:11 pm
New York, July 15(Just Earth News): Voicing concern over the abuse of religion to justify incitement to violence and discrimination, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday underscored the importance of religious leaders in preventing violence and contributing to peace and stability.
Guterres condemns deadly attack on Israeli police officers in Old City of Jerusalem
Jul 15, 2017, at 05:54 am
New York, July 15(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned this morning’s deadly attack by three assailants that left two Israeli police officers dead and leaving a third one injured in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Ahead of Sunday's consultation in Venezuela, UN voices concern for demonstrators
Jul 15, 2017, at 05:53 am
New York, July 15(Just Earth News): The United Nations on Friday expressed concern about the situation in Venezuela, where nearly 100 people have died since April and more than 1,500 were injured in connection with ongoing protests.
DR Congo: UN refugee agency sounds alarm as displacement sees no end in Kasai region
Jul 15, 2017, at 05:52 am
New York, July 15(Just Earth News): The United Nations refugee agency has alerted the humanitarian community about the violence and continued displacement of civilians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from the Kasai region where the estimated number of displaced people now exceeds 1.3 million.
UN warns of worsening hunger in East Africa amid third consecutive failed rainy season
Jul 15, 2017, at 05:51 am
New York, July 15 (Just Earth News): The third consecutive failed rainy season in East Africa has seriously eroded families' resilience, and urgent and effective livelihood support is required, the United Nations agricultural agency has warned.
'Smart' money moving to 'green' financing, reveals new UN report
Jul 15, 2017, at 05:50 am
New York, July 15(Just Earth News): Even though investments towards sustainable development in developing countries have fallen short by nearly $2.5 trillion each year, emerging financial products and encouraging policies illustrate that both public and private sectors are serious about correcting that trend, the United Nations environment arm has said.
Jul 15, 2017, at 05:17 am
Ottawa, July 14 (IBNS): Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday announced that on his recommendation, Her Majesty the Queen, had approved the appointment of Julie Payette as the next Governor General of the country.
Family of Canada's first nation woman demands justice for her death in police custody
Jul 15, 2017, at 04:49 am
Ontario, July 14 (IBNS): The family of a first nation woman of Canada demanded justice for her death in the police custody, media reports said.
Canada transfers Igloo Tag trademark to Inuit Art Foundation
Jul 15, 2017, at 02:17 am
Ottawa, Jul 14 (IBNS): Igloo Tag, which earlier was being managed by the Government of Canada and by private art wholesalers, would for the first time be managed by an Inuit-led organization.
London acid attack incidents: Police arrest teenager
Jul 15, 2017, at 12:13 am
London, July 14 (IBNS): A teenager was arrested by police in connection with acid attack cases in London, officials said.
Jerusalem: Israeli police killed in attack
Jul 14, 2017, at 11:56 pm
Jerusalem, July 14 (IBNS): Two policemen were killed and one was injured during a shootout in Jerusalem on Friday, media reports said.
Two terrorists killed in Pakistan
Jul 14, 2017, at 08:58 pm
Islamabad, July 14 (IBNS): At least two terrorists were killed in retaliatory fire in Pakistan's Khyber Agency on Friday, media reports said.
Trump travel ban: Hawaiian judge says cannot impose it on close relatives
Jul 14, 2017, at 07:40 pm
Honolulu, Jul 14 (IBNS): Weakening US President Donald Trump's travel ban, a Hawaiian judge said that it cannot be imposed on close relatives like grandfathers and grandchildren, reports said.
Masked gunmen shoot 11 dead at Mexico children's party
Jul 14, 2017, at 07:36 pm
Tizayuca, Jul 14 (IBNS): At least 11 adults were shot dead by masked gunmen who stomped on them at a children's party in Mexico's Hidalgo province, reports said.
UK: Teen arrested in London following acid attacks
Jul 14, 2017, at 07:33 pm
London, Jul 14 (IBNS): Police have arrested a teenager on suspicion that he was involved in acid attacks which plagued London on Thursday night, reports said.
Palestinian gunmen open fire in Jerusalem wounding three Israelis before being shot dead
Jul 14, 2017, at 06:31 pm
Jerusalame, Jul 14 (IBNS) : Three Palestinians opened fire in Jerusalem's Old City on Friday, wounding three Israelis, before they were killed in a gunfight.
China remain indifferent to Xiaobo's death, says others not in position to comment
Jul 14, 2017, at 04:02 pm
Beijing, Jul 14 (IBNS): With a deluge of criticism coming its way from international platforms, China has remained apathetic towards Nobel Laureate Liu Xiaobo's death, who expired on Thursday at the age of 61, at a hospital in his home country, reports said.
UN envoy calls on Security Council to further support fight against terrorism in West Africa, Sahel
Jul 14, 2017, at 01:43 pm
New York, July 14(Just Earth News): Amid rising terrorism and violent extremism in West Africa and the United Nations envoy for the region called on the Security Council to further support national and Regional efforts to combat this "serious threat", including strengthening the UN Integrated Strategy for the Sahel.