Trump, Trudeau mourn Manchester suicide attack, others join in
May 23, 2017, at 10:06 pm
Washington/Ottawa, May 23 (IBNS): Joining the other world leaders in condemning the Manchester suicide attack which claimed 22 lives and injured 59 others, US President Donald Trump has termed the attackers as 'losers'.
US govt issues travel advisory to Pakistan
May 23, 2017, at 09:43 pm
Washington, May 23 (IBNS): The US has advised its citizens to postpone all non-essential travel to Pakistan.
Manchester Attack: We are leading the fight against terrorism together, says Emmanuel Macron
May 23, 2017, at 07:21 pm
Manchester, May 23 (IBNS): Expressing solidarity with the victims in the suspected Manchester Terror Attack, which killed at least 22 people and injured 59 others, French President Emmanuel Macron extended his help towards Britain and said that the two country will synergies and fight terrorism.
22 killed and scores injured in Manchester pop concert venue explosion
May 23, 2017, at 05:41 pm
Manchester, May 23 (IBNS): At least 22 people, including children, were killed in a deadly explosion at Manchester Arena in the UK at the end of a pop concert by the US singer Ariana Grande.
World solidarize as Manchester bleeds
May 23, 2017, at 04:49 pm
Manchester, May 23 (IBNS): Reactions poured in on social media as Manchester was left bleeding following a suspected terror attack on Monday night.
Security Council strongly condemns ballistic missile test by DPR Korea
May 23, 2017, at 04:06 pm
New York, May 23(Just Earth News): Strongly condemning yesterday’s ballistic missile launch conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), the United Nations Security Council vowed to “fully and comprehensively implement all measures†imposed on the country and strongly urged all other UN Member States to do the same.
May 23, 2017, at 04:04 pm
New York, May 23(Just Earth News): The outgoing chief of the United Nations health agency on Monday highlighted the relevance of the World Health Organization (WHO), and offered its decision-making body parting advice that included protecting scientific evidence, pushing for innovation and thinking of people in every decision that is taken.
UN forum aims to ensure 'promises made are promises kept' on financing for development
May 23, 2017, at 04:01 pm
New York, May 23(Just Earth News): Promises made for financing the implementation of sustainable development goals must be promises kept, speakers said on Monday at the opening of a United Nations forum.
UN refugee agency ramps up response as Libya’s humanitarian crisis deepens
May 23, 2017, at 03:59 pm
New York, May 23(Just Earth News): Conflict, insecurity, political instability and a collapsing economy have contributed to the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Libya, prompting the United Nations refugee agency to announce plans to step-up its presence and programmes there.
Syria: Amid ‘promising’ diplomatic steps, UN envoy says hostilities continue on the ground
May 23, 2017, at 03:57 pm
New York, May 23(Just Earth News): Despite the “promising†steps in Syria that followed diplomatic talks in the Kazak capital, Astana – a nationwide ceasefire announced last December, and the de-escalation zones created inside Syria to deepen that effort – a United Nations envoy on Monday warned of ongoing hostilities between the Government and armed opposition groups in several areas, such as Hama, Homs, and Damascus.
Persistent persecution of Bahá’à in Yemen ‘unacceptable,’ and must stop, says UN expert
May 23, 2017, at 03:54 pm
New York, May 23(Just Earth News): In Yemen, Bahá’Ãs are under pressure to recant their faith, according to a United Nations rights expert, noting that in April, the Public Prosecutor reportedly summoned by phone at least 30 members of the community to appear in court, and de facto authorities in Sana’a ordered the arrest of at least 25 more.
UK: At least 19 killed and dozens injured in suspected terror attack
May 23, 2017, at 03:10 pm
Manchester, May 23 (IBNS): At least 19 people have died following a suspected terror attack at the Manchester Arena on Monday night, reports said.
On Day for Biological Diversity, UN says tourists must protect nature that draws them
May 23, 2017, at 04:47 am
New York, May 22(Just Earth News): Tourism must not undermine the nature that attracts tourists in the first place, said the head of the United Nations-backed treaty on biological diversity, marking International Day for Biological Diversity.
Climate-vulnerable islands in spotlight ahead of UN disaster risk reduction forum in Mexico
May 23, 2017, at 04:46 am
New York, May 22(Just Earth News): Hurricanes, cyclones and tsunamis are increasingly common threats to the world’s most climate-vulnerable island nations, whose representatives are meeting today in Cancun, Mexico, ahead of a major United Nations conference on risk reduction.
INTERVIEW: ‘Our peacekeepers are saving lives every day’ – new UN peacekeeping chief
May 23, 2017, at 04:45 am
New York, May 22(Just Earth News): With United Nations peace operations being carried out in highly complex environments and facing multiple challenges, Secretary-General António Guterres recently stressed the need to adapt peacekeeping to “our changing world.â€
UN agency works to fill humanitarian vacuum in north DR Congo after aid groups' departure
May 23, 2017, at 04:43 am
New York, May 22(Just Earth News): The United Nations migration agency is responding to the urgent humanitarian needs of more than 27,000 displaced people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) eastern province of North Kivu, after many relief aid organizations left camps.
UN experts urge Indonesia to free jailed politicians, repeal its blasphemy law
May 23, 2017, at 04:43 am
New York, May 22(Just Earth News): A group of United Nations human rights experts today urged the Government of Indonesia to review and repeal its blasphemy law following the recent conviction and imprisonment of the former governor of Jakarta, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama.
Pakistan: PTI MNA says attack on Malala Yousafzai was staged
May 23, 2017, at 12:00 am
Islamabad, May 22 (IBNS): In a stunning revelation, one that can cause serious discomfort to her party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), lawmaker Musarrat Ahmad Zeb has claimed that the attack on Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai was staged, reports said.
Ending violence against Indigenous women and girls is our priority: Ontario Minister
May 22, 2017, at 10:28 pm
Aboriginal peoples of Canada south of the Arctic and known as the First Nations. They include Inuit and the Métis,the latter being an ethnicity that developed after European contact and relations primarily between First Nations people and Europeans. There are currently 634 recognized First Nations governments or bands spread across Canada, roughly half of which are in the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia. In an exclusive interview to IBNS CANADA, Ontario Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation David Zimmer highlighted how his ministry works with First Nation partners to revitalize the treaty relationship and how it protects Aboriginal and treaty rights of the First Nations. Excerpts:
Afghanistan: At least 14 Taliban and ISIS militants killed in counter-terrorism drive
May 22, 2017, at 09:04 pm
Kabul, May 22 (IBNS): In an effort to curb terrorism, at least 14 militants belonging to the Taliban and ISIS have been killed in separate counter-terrorism drives by the Afghan forces in the country's Nangarhar province, local Khaama Press reported.
Saudi Arabia: Nawaz Shairf, Donald Trump exchange pleasantries
May 22, 2017, at 02:44 pm
Riyadh, May 22 (IBNS): Ahead of the Arab Islamic American Summit, US President Donald Trump had a brief encounter with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday, media reports said.
Donald Trump asks Muslim nations to drive out terrorists
May 22, 2017, at 02:18 pm
Riyadh, May 22 (IBNS): Giving a strong message, US President Donald Trump on Sunday asked the Muslim nations to drive out terrorists and extremists.
On World Day, UN agencies urge countering threats to cultural diversity
May 22, 2017, at 12:04 pm
New York, May 22 (Just Earth News): Cultural diversity – the driving force of change and development – is increasingly under threat, United Nations agencies on Sunday said, reaffirming support for the cultural diversity that stems from migration.
Pakistan: Two cops shot dead in Karachi
May 21, 2017, at 10:45 pm
Karachi, May 21 (IBNS): Two Policemen were killed in a target killing incident in Pakistan's Karachi city on Sunday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: German citizen shot dead in Kabul, Finish national abducted
May 21, 2017, at 10:26 pm
Kabul, May 21 (IBNS): Unknown gunmen has shot dead a German national in Afghanistan capital Kabul, media reports said.
North Korea conducts new missile test, claims South Korea
May 21, 2017, at 09:38 pm
Seoul, May 21 (IBNS): North Korea has conduced another missile test, South Korea claimed on Sunday.
Libya: UN chief urges all sides to restore calm in aftermath of deadly attack on southern airbase
May 21, 2017, at 02:17 pm
New York, May 21 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is deeply concerned about the military escalation at the Brak al-Shati air base in southern Libya and calls on all parties to exercise restraint and restore calm, the UN chief's spokesman said on Saturday.
Pakistan: Clash at Islamabad university, 30 injured
May 21, 2017, at 04:09 am
Islamabad, May 20 (IBNS): Clash between two groups at a university in Pakistan on Saturday injured 30 people, media reports said.
Donald Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia
May 20, 2017, at 10:29 pm
Riyadh, May 20 (IBNS): American President Donald Trump on Saturday arrived in Saudi Arabia.
Senior commander among seven Taliban killed in Afghanistan
May 20, 2017, at 08:43 pm
Kabul, May 20 (IBNS) : A senior commander of the Taliban group has been killed along with six other militants in eastern Laghman province of Afghanistan.