Police calls UK Parliament House attack a 'terrorist act'

Mar 23, 2017, at 03:59 am

London, Mar 22 (IBNS): Westminister Police said they are treating the gunshots outside the United Kingdom Parliament House as a terrorist attack, which occurred few hours ago on Wednesday, according to BBC World News.

UK gunshots: PM May safe, several injured

Mar 23, 2017, at 03:00 am

London, Mar 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister of United Kingdom Theresa May is safe after the gunshot that occurred outside the Parliamentary House little while ago on Wednesday while several others are injured, according to BBC News.

Gunshots fired outside House of Parliament

Mar 23, 2017, at 02:09 am

London, Mar 22 (IBNS): Shots have been fired near the House of Parliament in the UK, media reports said.

5 militants killed in Pakistan

Mar 22, 2017, at 10:16 pm

Islamabad, Mar 22 (IBNS): Five militants have been killed in Mirak, Kalaya, Orakzai Agency of Pakistan on Wednesday, media reports said.

33 displaced civilians killed in US airstrike in Syria

Mar 22, 2017, at 08:50 pm

Damascus, Mar 22 (IBNS) : At least 33 displaced civilians were killed in an airstrike on a school in a Syrian town held by Islamic State, The Times reported.

Two Indians face jail time for smuggling foreigners into US

Mar 22, 2017, at 04:14 pm

Newark, Mar 22 (IBNS): Two Indian men are each facing 17 months of jail time for smuggling foreigners into Newark, New Jersey, reports said.

Tremors felt as 5.6m quake strikes Indonesia's Bali

Mar 22, 2017, at 03:49 pm

Bali, Mar 22 (IBNS): A strong 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Bali on Wednesday morning, as tremors were felt across the resort island, reports said.

Record-breaking weather in 2016 pushes world into ‘truly uncharted territory’– UN agency

Mar 22, 2017, at 02:04 pm

New York, Mar 22 (Just Earth News): Global temperatures set yet another record last year and the world witnessed exceptionally low sea ice, and unabated sea level rise and ocean heat, the United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Tuesday, warning that the extreme weather and climate conditions have continued into 2017.

In Juba, UN peacekeeping chief urges political solution for South Sudanese crisis

Mar 22, 2017, at 02:03 pm

New York, Mar 22 (Just Earth News): The security situation in South Sudan is “very worrisome,” the head of United Nations peacekeeping operations on Tuesday said, warning that the number of people fleeing the country showing no signs of slowing, and calling for a political solution to the hostilities.

At UN event, people with Downs Syndrome ‘speak up’ to influence government policy and action

Mar 22, 2017, at 02:01 pm

New York, Mar 22 (Just Earth News): On Tuesday, the call that people with Down Syndrome be included to fully and equally participate in all aspects of society echoed widely throughout United Nations Headquarters in New York.

DPR Korea facing ‘entrenched, largely forgotten’ humanitarian crisis, senior UN official warns

Mar 22, 2017, at 02:00 pm

New York, Mar 22 (Just Earth News): Over two-thirds of the population in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) suffers from food insecurity, malnutrition, and a lack of access to basic health and sanitation services, according to a latest humanitarian report, which also appeals for $114 million to meet the urgent need of the most vulnerable.

Greener energy for a third of the world bodes well for all, says UN on International Forest Day

Mar 22, 2017, at 01:59 pm

New York, Mar 22 (Just Earth News): Cautioning the impact of human activity such as practices use of woodfuel on world’s forests, the United Nations Department for Economic and Social Affairs and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Tuesday called for better wood-energy conversions technologies and more sustainable management of forests so that everyone benefits.

Despite progress, world’s most marginalized still left behind – UN development report

Mar 22, 2017, at 01:58 pm

New York, Mar 22 (Just Earth News): A flagship United Nations report launched on Tuesday finds that although the average human development improved significantly since 1990, progress is uneven, with systemic discrimination against women, indigenous peoples and ethnic minorities.

‘Stand up against intolerance and eliminate discrimination,’ says UN chief Guterres

Mar 22, 2017, at 01:57 pm

New York, Mar 22 (Just Earth News): Against the backdrop of rising discrimination and violence against those perceived as different, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday urged the world to stand up against intolerance and build communities that recognize diversity not as a source of weakness, but a source of strength and richness.

UN approves $22 million loan to boost agricultural work to prevent famine in Somalia

Mar 22, 2017, at 01:56 pm

New York, Mar 22 (Just Earth News): The United Nations agricultural agency will be further scaling up its activities in drought-hit regions of Somalia thanks to a $22 million loan approved this week by the UN emergency response fund.

Deteriorating security situation in DR Congo 'a source of major concern,' warns UN envoy

Mar 22, 2017, at 01:55 pm

New York, Mar 22 (Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Tuesday stressed the need for both the Government and the opposition groups there to show the same level of commitment and compromise which led to the signing on 31 December of an agreement on the electoral process, while also citing the UN peacekeeping mission's readiness to adapt to the deteriorating security situation.

UN agency voices concern about forced return of Nigerian refugees from Cameroon

Mar 22, 2017, at 05:17 am

New York, Mar 21 (Just Earth News): The United Nations refugee agency on Tuesday expressed concern that forced returns of refugees from Cameroon’s far north region to crisis-gripped north-eastern Nigeria are continuing despite the recent signing of a tripartite agreement aimed at ensuring the voluntary nature of returns.

Warming earth threatens to release huge amounts of carbon – UN agency

Mar 22, 2017, at 05:16 am

New York, Mar 21 (Just Earth News): Rising temperatures could release massive amounts of carbon trapped in the Earth's soil, the United Nations agricultural agency on Tuesday reported, warning that soil management could make or break climate change response efforts.

Poetry gives us hope to scale and climb 'cloudy summits of our time' – UN cultural agency

Mar 22, 2017, at 05:14 am

New York, Mar 21 (Just Earth News): Poetry gives us hope, the United Nations cultural agency on Tuesday said, lauding verse's ability to shake us from everyday life and remind us of the surrounding beauty and the resilience of the shared human spirit.

Nowruz a reminder that heritage helps make resilient, sustainable societies – UN cultural agency

Mar 22, 2017, at 05:13 am

New York, Mar 21 (Just Earth News): In a message on the occasion of Nowruz – the day that celebrates the arrival of the spring season – the head of the United Nations cultural agency urged everyone to embrace the day's values and be inspired by its universal message of peace and solidarity.

US bans electronics on flights from 10 nations

Mar 22, 2017, at 03:07 am

Washington,Mar 21 (IBNS): The US on Tuesday announced banning on carrying large electronic devices from cabin baggage on passenger flights from ten nations.

Bimstec security chiefs meet to discuss security threats

Mar 21, 2017, at 06:52 pm

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS) : The national security chiefs of the Bimstec countries held their first meeting in the national capital on Tuesday with the objective of strengthening cooperation and tackling security challenges.

Afghanistan bolsters defence, adds four-new light attack aircraft

Mar 21, 2017, at 06:39 pm

Kabul, Mar 21 (IBNS): Bolstering its defence, the Afghan Air Force has added four new light-attack aircraft in its armour, local Khaama Press reported.

US to ban electronics on flights from eight nations

Mar 21, 2017, at 04:41 pm

Washington, Mar 21 (IBNS): The United States will ban laptops and tablets from cabin baggage on flights from eight nations, a BBC report read.

South Korea: Former President might face corruption charges

Mar 21, 2017, at 03:57 pm

Seoul, Mar 21 (IBNS): Impeached South Korean President Park Geun-hye might face corruption charges, media reports said.

Canada Minister McKenna discusses environmental issues with USA

Mar 21, 2017, at 02:34 pm

Toronto, Mar 21 (IBNS): Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, recently visited Washington, D.C. to discuss trade, jobs and environmental issues, a media release said.

UN urges building more just, equal societies to increase people’s happiness and well-being

Mar 21, 2017, at 12:26 pm

New York, Mar 21 (Just Earth News): Speaking at an event on Monday marking the International Day of Happiness, the deputy United Nations chief called for more inclusive, equitable and balanced approaches to development that promote sustainability, poverty eradication, happiness and well-being of all peoples.

Put Libya ahead of ‘narrow interests,’ UN envoy urges as situation worsens across the country

Mar 21, 2017, at 12:25 pm

New York, Mar 21 (Just Earth News): Warning of escalating tension across the North African country due to mobilization of forces, worsening security situation in capital, Tripoli, as well as recent violence in Misrata and Benghazi, the United Nations envoy for Libya on Monday called on all parties to unite and to put the country ahead of their “own narrow interests.”

UN disability rights committee opens with a call to spotlight gender issues

Mar 21, 2017, at 12:24 pm

New York, Mar 21 (Just Earth News): The United Nations committee monitoring efforts to protect rights of persons with disabilities on Monday opened its spring session on Monday in Geneva with a call to pay special attention to gender issues.

Ahead of International Day, UN rights chief urges governments to target hate speech, crimes

Mar 21, 2017, at 12:23 pm

New York, Mar 21 (Just Earth News): On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the United Nations human rights chief on Monday reminded Governments around the world that they have a legal obligation to stop hate speech and hate crimes, and called on people everywhere to “stand up for someone’s rights.”