Haiti: Peacekeeping chief points to changes in mandate of UN mission
Feb 11, 2017, at 02:09 pm
New York, Feb 11 (Just Earth News): While the security situation in Haiti is “not perfect,†solid progress has been made over the past few years, the head of United Nations peacekeeping operations has said, stressing that the Organization is considering a change in the mandate of the UN Stabilization Mission in the island nation, known as MINUSTAH.
'Year of Pulses' closes with call to build on strong momentum among famers, private sector – UN
Feb 11, 2017, at 02:08 pm
New York, Feb 11 (Just Earth News): Although the International Year of Pulses has helped raise awareness globally of the many benefits of pulses, such as beans, lentils and chickpeas, gains must be further strengthened to achieve the international community's new development goals, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Friday.
Somalia: UN Security Council urges sustained momentum towards democratic governance
Feb 11, 2017, at 02:07 pm
New York, Feb 11 (Just Earth News): Welcoming political and security progress in Somalia since 2012, including the recently concluded elections in the country, the United Nations Security Council on Friday highlighted the need to “maintain the momentum†towards democratic governance in the African nation.
Feb 11, 2017, at 02:16 am
Islamabad, Feb 10 (IBNS): An explosion killed at least one person in Pakistan's Arang tehsil of Bajaur Agency of Pakistan on Friday, media reports said.
Fighting reaches 'worrying proportions' in South Sudan's north-east – UN mission
Feb 10, 2017, at 12:52 pm
New York, Feb 10 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on Thursday voiced concern about an escalation in the fighting between Government and opposition forces in the west bank of the River Nile in the African country's north.
Central African Republic: Senior UN official condemns armed, forceful entry into hospital
Feb 10, 2017, at 12:51 pm
New York, Feb 10 (Just Earth News): Denouncing forceful entry by armed individuals into a hospital in the Central African Republic's restive PK5 neighbourhood with the intention to kill some of the patients, a senior United Nations humanitarian official has emphasized that such incidents are in violation of the international humanitarian law.
Canada: Cat tests positive for rabies
Feb 10, 2017, at 07:54 am
Toronto, Feb. 9 (IBNS): A dead cat had tested positive for rabies, said Public health officials in Hamilton near Toronto, according to media reports.
UN calls for 50 per cent increase in funding for mine action in 2017
Feb 10, 2017, at 04:24 am
New York, Feb 9 (Just Earth News): The United Nations has launched a $511 million international appeal for humanitarian mine action in conflict and post-conflict settings for 2017, a 50 per cent increase from last year's $347 million consolidated appeal.
UN and international partners express support for working with new Somali president
Feb 10, 2017, at 04:23 am
New York, Feb 9 (Just Earth News): The United Nations and its international partners in Somalia on Thursday said that they were eager to partner with President Mohamed Abdullahi 'Farmajo', his new Government and the people of Somalia to avert another famine in the country and to assist with improving security for all Somalis.
Explosion at French nuclear plant, several reported injured
Feb 09, 2017, at 10:24 pm
Paris, Feb 9 (IBNS) : Several people are reported injured in a massive explosion that took place at a French nuclear power plant near the English Channel, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Two ISIS leaders among 11 gunned down in US air-raid
Feb 09, 2017, at 07:38 pm
Kabul, Feb 9 (IBNS): Two ISIS leaders, Omar Sadiq and Omar Farooq, have been gunned down along with nine others in an airstrike conducted by the US in Afghanistan, local Khaama Press reported.
Trump letter to Chinese President talks of 'constructive' relations
Feb 09, 2017, at 06:52 pm
Washington, Feb 9 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump in a letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping said that he looked forward to constructive relations between the two countries, according to media reports on Thursday.
US claims killing 11 Al-Qaeda militants in Syrian airstrike
Feb 09, 2017, at 06:49 pm
Washington, Feb 9 (IBNS): The United States has claimed killing at least 11 Al-Qaeda militants in a recently concluded air raid in Syria, media reports said.
Colombia: UN chief Guterres welcomes start of peace talks with ELN
Feb 09, 2017, at 01:26 pm
New York, Feb 9 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed yesterday’s launch of formal peace talks between the Government of Colombia and the National Liberation Army (ELN) in Ecuador’s capital, Quito, his spokesperson said on Wednesday in a statement.
Somalia: UN mission pledges support as new President will face ‘daunting challenges’
Feb 09, 2017, at 01:23 pm
New York, Feb 9 (Just Earth News): Côte d’Ivoire is on the path to durable stability, the United Nations envoy for the country on Wednesday told the Security Council, but warned that authorities need to invest more in national reconciliation and transitional justice, and to improve the economic, social and cultural rights of Ivoirians.
Feb 09, 2017, at 01:21 pm
New York, Feb 9 (Just Earth News): Côte d’Ivoire is on the path to durable stability, the United Nations envoy for the country on Wednesday told the Security Council, but warned that authorities need to invest more in national reconciliation and transitional justice, and to improve the economic, social and cultural rights of Ivoirians.
UN commemorates 20 years of protecting children in armed conflicts
Feb 09, 2017, at 01:19 pm
New York, Feb 9 (Just Earth News): Top officials from the United Nations and the international community on Wednesday applauded two decades of efforts to protect children from the scourge of war by marking the 20th anniversary of General Assembly resolution 51/77 (1997) on promotion and protection of the rights of children.
Libyans must make 2017 the ‘year of decisions,’ UN envoy tells Security Council
Feb 09, 2017, at 01:18 pm
New York, Feb 9 (Just Earth News): Still seeking to implement a political accord signed more than a year ago, Libyans must make 2017 “the year of decisions†and political breakthrough, the United Nations envoy for the North African country urged on Wednesday.
With UN support, surgeon Denis Mukwege and Panzi Hospital aid rape survivors in Guinea
Feb 09, 2017, at 01:16 pm
New York, Feb 9 (Just Earth News): The United Nations office working to end conflict-related sexual violence helped to bring world-renowned surgeon Denis Mukwege and a team from his Panzi Hospital to Conakry, Guinea, to provide medical and psychological treatment for 30 of the women and girls raped in politically-motivated violence in 2009, it was announced on Wednesday.
Canada: Ontario Premier visits Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir
Feb 09, 2017, at 05:02 am
Toronto, Feb 8 (IBNS): Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne visited Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir and Cultural Centre on Westney Road in Ajax, near Toronto to participate in cultural performances, media reports said.
Yemen: UN, partners seek $2.1 billion to stave off famine in 2017
Feb 09, 2017, at 04:11 am
New York, Feb 8 (Just Earth News): The United Nations and humanitarian partners on Wednesday launched an international appeal for $2.1 billion to provide life-saving assistance to 12 million people in Yemen in 2017 – the largest-ever humanitarian response plan for the war-torn country.
Security Council, UNAMA condemn attack near Afghanistan's Supreme Court
Feb 09, 2017, at 04:10 am
New York, Feb 8 (Just Earth News): The Security Council and the United Nations political mission in Afghanistan have joined Secretary-General António Guterres in condemning the deadly attack outside of the Supreme Court in Kabul.
Ontario Premier discusses OSAP with UOIT students
Feb 09, 2017, at 02:01 am
Toronto, Feb 8 (IBNS): Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne had been at University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) in Oshawa near Toronto this week to discuss future changes to Ontario Student Assistance Plan (OSAP) with local students, media reports said.
Canada’s skills training to be enhanced
Feb 09, 2017, at 12:44 am
Toronto, Feb 8 (IBNS): In the wake of technological advances leading to automation of jobs, Governments needed to work hard to find relevant ways to avoid the risks of jobs becoming obsolete and irrelevant, said the head of the government's economic growth advisory council, media reports said.
ADB, UK Aid Support Pakistan National Transport policy, master plan
Feb 08, 2017, at 10:54 pm
Islamabad, Feb 8 (IBNS): The Government of Pakistan has kicked-off a 2-year project to formulate the National Transport Policy. The comprehensive national transport policy and master plan will help cut travel time and boost the country’s economic outlook, while positioning it as a regional trade and business hub. It also seeks a safe, efficient, and sustainable transport system to realize Pakistan’s Vision 2025.
Pakistan condemns suicide attack outside Afghan Supreme Court
Feb 08, 2017, at 10:10 pm
Islamabad, Feb 8 (IBNS): Pakistan on Wednesday condemned the suicide attack outside Supreme Court of Afghanistan on Feb 7 that has led to loss of twenty precious human lives and left more than 40 injured.
Somalia polls: Roads, airport sealed off ahead of elections
Feb 08, 2017, at 07:14 pm
Mogadishu, Feb 8 (IBNS): The Somali government has imposed a traffic ban and blocked several roads in the capital ahead of the presidential polls, media reports said.
Haitian Government, UN and partners launch two-year plan aimed at saving lives, building resilience
Feb 08, 2017, at 02:41 pm
New York, Feb 8 (Just Earth News): The United Nations together with relief organizations in Haiti have launched a two-year, $291 million response plan with the Government to reach more than 2.4 million people across the island that was struck by a devastating hurricane last October.
Afghanistan: UN condemns deadly suicide attack in Kabul near Supreme Court
Feb 08, 2017, at 02:40 pm
New York, Feb 8 (Just Earth News): The United Nations condemned on Tuesday’s suicide attack outside the Supreme Court complex in the Afghan capital, Kabul, and stressed that those behind the deadly bombing must be held to account.
INTERVIEW: UN marks 20 years of work to improve protection of children affected by conflict
Feb 08, 2017, at 02:40 pm
New York, Feb 8 (Just Earth News): The senior United Nations advocate for children caught up in conflict is reaching out to parents, elders, and the entire international community to keep children away from armies and militias – a UN role that over the past two decades has helped more than 115,000 child soldiers regain their youth.