UN health agency stepping up efforts to provide trauma care to people in Mosul

Jan 28, 2017, at 05:23 am

New York, Jan 27 (Just Earth News): As the conflict in Mosul intensifies and greater numbers of civilians are caught in the crossfire, the United Nations health agency and its partners have increased trauma care services to ensure that patients requiring medical care for injuries have a greater chance of survival.

Honouring Holocaust victims, UN chief Guterres pledges to battle anti-Semitism, all forms of hatred

Jan 28, 2017, at 05:23 am

New York, Jan 27 (Just Earth News): The world has a duty to remember that the Holocaust was a systematic attempt to eliminate the Jewish people and so many others, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Friday, noting that building a future of dignity and equality for all will honour the victims of this “incomparable tragedy in human history […] who we will never allow to be forgotten.”

Toronto: Consulate General of India celebrates Republic Day

Jan 27, 2017, at 08:19 pm

Toronto, Jan 27 (IBNS): Consulate General of India in Toronto, Canada, observed India's 68th Republic Day with due honours on Thursday.

Afghanistan, Pakistan exchange fire

Jan 27, 2017, at 05:08 pm

Kabul, Jan 27 (IBNS): The Afghan and Pakistani armies engaged in a round of firing on Thursday evening, Khaama Press reported.

FEATURE: Story of Japan’s 'Schindler' offers lessons for tackling contemporary xenophobia

Jan 27, 2017, at 02:01 pm

New York, Jan 27 (Just Earth News): During World War II, Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat posted as an acting consul in Lithuania, disobeyed instructions from his own Government and issued visas for Jews fleeing Nazi persecution.

Urging ‘bold decisions’ to end Yemen conflict, UN envoy says viable peace plan within reach

Jan 27, 2017, at 01:59 pm

New York, Jan 27 (Just Earth News): Amid attacks and counter-attacks in Yemen, those seeking a military solution will only prolong the suffering caused by the war, allow the terrorist threat to grow and deepen the challenges that will face the eventual recovery, the United Nations envoy for the war-riven country said on Thursday.

Syria: UN chief Guterres clarifies tasks of panel laying groundwork for possible war crimes probe

Jan 27, 2017, at 01:57 pm

New York, Jan 27 (Just Earth News): Following the approval late last year of an independent panel to assist in the investigation and prosecution of those responsible for war crimes or crimes against humanity in Syria, the United Nations on Thursday announced that the mechanism will be headed by a senior judge or prosecutor with extensive criminal investigations and prosecutions experience.

South Sudan: UN mission chief meets President Kiir, pledges commitment to regional force

Jan 27, 2017, at 01:56 pm

New York, Jan 27 (Just Earth News): The newly arrived head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, David Shearer, has met with President Salva Kiir in the country’s capital of Juba, where he reiterated the Mission’s commitment to supporting peace efforts.

UN aid officials urge Security Council to push for greater humanitarian access in Syria

Jan 27, 2017, at 01:54 pm

New York, Jan 27 (Just Earth News): Senior United Nations relief officials on Thursday urged the Security Council to do more to ensure the support of the Syrian Government to deliver life-saving aid, warning that aid workers are “blocked at every turn” while some 4.6 million people live in hard-to-reach areas across the war-ravaged country.

Amid hate speech, negative media spin ‘real stories’ of refugees and migrants must be told – UN official

Jan 27, 2017, at 01:53 pm

New York, Jan 27 (Just Earth News): With hate speech and rhetoric against migrants and refugees on the rise in various parts of the world, and the increased role of media in shaping perceptions towards them, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) on Thursday co-sponsored with the European Union (EU) a symposium drawing attention to this growing challenge and explore efforts to combat it.

UN-backed measles vaccination campaign to reach 4.7 million children in north-east Nigeri

Jan 27, 2017, at 01:52 pm

New York, Jan 27 (Just Earth News): A major vaccination campaign against a measles outbreak in northeast Nigeria is reaching 4.7 million children, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

Security Council approves six-month extension of UN peacekeeping mission in Cyprus

Jan 27, 2017, at 04:49 am

New York, Jan 26 (Just Earth News): Welcoming the progress thus far in negotiations led by Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot leaders, as well as ongoing efforts, the United Nations Security Council on Thursday encouraged the sides to “grasp the current opportunity with determination” to secure a comprehensive settlement in Cyprus.

Global Goals on poverty and hunger require $265 billion annually – UN conference told

Jan 27, 2017, at 04:48 am

New York, Jan 26 (Just Earth News): The world must take urgent action to mobilise the estimated $265 billion a year needed to achieve the first two Sustainable Development Goals to end poverty and hunger by 2030, the head of the United Nations agency for financing rural development projects has told an international conference.

Somalia: Militants attack hotel in capital Mogadishu, over 20 feared dead

Jan 26, 2017, at 08:36 pm

Mogadishu, Jan 26 (IBNS): Militants attacked a hotel in Mogadishu, capital of Somalia, and killed over 20 people, according to media reports on Thursday.

Billions needed to eradicate poverty and hunger: IFAD

Jan 26, 2017, at 08:21 pm

Rome, Jan 26 (IBNS) The world needs to take urgent action to mobilise the estimated US$265 billion a year needed to achieve the first two Sustainable Development Goals to end poverty and hunger by 2030, said Kanayo F. Nwanze, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) at the opening of a conference focused on finding innovative ways to finance rural development.

Trump says he believes torture works

Jan 26, 2017, at 07:02 pm

Washington, Jan 26 (IBNS) : President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he 'absolutely' believes torture works and will take advice on whether to use the technique from the Home department and CIA in dealing with Islamic terrorism, media reports said.

Donald Trump signs executive order for construction of Mexico border wall

Jan 26, 2017, at 06:15 pm

Washington, Jan 26 (IBNS) Following up with his electoral pledge US President Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to build a border wall with Mexico to prevent flow of illegal immigration, The Washington Post reported.

Latin America and the Caribbean can make hunger history – UN agricultural agency

Jan 26, 2017, at 01:41 pm

New York, Jan 26 (Just Earth News): With continued and strengthened implementation of a regional food security plan, Latin America and the Caribbean could become the first developing region to completely eradicate hunger, the head of United Nations agricultural agency said on Wednesday.

Sustainable agriculture, better-managed water supplies, vital to tackling water-food nexus – UN

Jan 26, 2017, at 01:40 pm

New York, Jan 26 (Just Earth News): Highlighting the challenges associated with the inextricable links between water and food – the so-called ‘water-food nexus’ – for food security, as well as for sustainable development, the United Nations agricultural agency on Wednesday outlined steps that can be taken to improve water sustainability for current and future needs.

Enhancing regional partnerships among top priorities for UN Peacebuilding Commission in 201

Jan 26, 2017, at 01:39 pm

New York, Jan 26 (Just Earth News): Strengthening the United Nation’s partnerships with the African Union, empowering women and youth, and greater cooperation with the World Bank will be among the key priorities this year for the UN Peacebuilding Commission, its new chair on Wednesday said.

UN, NYC Mayor’s office team up to promote Global Goals’ mental health targets

Jan 26, 2017, at 01:38 pm

New York, Jan 26 (Just Earth News): Addressing an event on mental health, a special advisor to the President of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday stressed the importance of mental health for all actions to be taken to achieve sustainable development goals.

Somalia: UN mission condemns Al-Shabaab attack on popular Mogadishu hotel

Jan 26, 2017, at 01:37 pm

New York, Jan 26 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) has condemned the coordinated suicide bombing attack earlier on Wednesday at a hotel in Mogadishu for which Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility and which reportedly killed dozens of people.

Fighting impunity is the best way to protect Mexico’s human rights defenders – UN expert

Jan 26, 2017, at 05:44 am

New York, Jan 24 (Just Earth News): A United Nations rights expert expressed concern on Wednesday about widespread impunity for crimes against human rights defenders in Mexico, noting that the situation is inducing more violations.

Keyword: UN, calm amid fears, violence, Central African Republic town

Jan 26, 2017, at 05:41 am

New York, Jan 24 (Just Earth News): Two United Nations human rights experts on Wednesday called on the Government of Cambodia for the immediate release of five human rights defenders detained in May 2016 on charges, which they see as politically motivated.

UN relief official urges calm amid fears of flare-up of violence in Central African Republic town

Jan 26, 2017, at 05:22 am

New York, Jan 24 (Just Earth News): Amid rising tensions in Central African Republic’s Ouaka prefecture and in and around its town of Bambari, a senior UN humanitarian official in the country has appealed for calm and refraining from any act that could further increase the fragility of an already vulnerable population.

Toronto hairdresser killed in Los Angeles

Jan 26, 2017, at 04:55 am

Toronto, Jan 25 (IBNS): Internationally-renowned hairdresser and beauty executive Fabio Sementilli from Toronto died after paramedics found him stabbed and beaten outside a Los Angeles home Monday, media reports said.

Toronto: CMHA launches online mental health training program for justice sector employees

Jan 26, 2017, at 04:06 am

Toronto, Jan. 25 (IBNS): Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)'s Toronto branch has officially launched a new online mental health training program at an event on Tuesday at Old City Hall to educate employees in the justice sector, media reports said.

Bald eagle escapes from Ontario zoo

Jan 26, 2017, at 04:05 am

Toronto, Jan 25 (IBNS): A bald eagle escaped from an Ontario zoo in Canada after someone broke in and cut a large hole in a fence, media reports said.

President Trump allows Keystone XL Pipeline construction, Canada happy

Jan 25, 2017, at 10:21 pm

Calgary Jan 25 (IBNS): The Canadian government has welcomed the US President Donald Trump's move to revive the controversial Keystone XL pipeline project, according to media reports.

Australia: Man set on fire following argument over dog

Jan 25, 2017, at 04:39 pm

Sydney, Jan 25 (IBNS): An Australian man was allegedly set alight and is presently fighting for his life after an argument over a dog went wrong, BBC reported.