UN condemns killings of aid workers and civilians waiting for emergency assistance in Mosul
Dec 23, 2016, at 03:04 pm
New York, Dec 23 (Just Earth News): In the past 48 hours, four aid workers and at least seven civilians have been killed and 40 others injured while waiting in line for emergency assistance in Mosul, prompting the United Nations relief wing to denounce the actions in “the strongest terms.â€
UN allocates $3 million to Somalia-Kenya cross-border pilot project for Somali refugees
Dec 23, 2016, at 03:01 pm
New York, Dec 23 (Just Earth News):The United Nations Peacebuilding Fund is set to allocate $3 million on a pilot project that will provide peacebuilding and professional skills to Somali refugees volunteering to return from Kenya to Somalia.
Three years into conflict, humanitarian needs in South Sudan continue to rise – UN relief wing
Dec 23, 2016, at 02:59 pm
New York, Dec 23 (Just Earth News):Since fighting first erupted in South Sudan three years back, tens of thousands have died, food insecurity and acute malnutrition are at unprecedented levels, and more than three million have been driven from their homes, the United Nations humanitarian arm has reported.
ISIS releases video showing two Turkish soldiers being burned alive
Dec 23, 2016, at 02:46 pm
Beirut, Dec 23 (IBNS): Militant group Islamic State has released a video where two persons, identified as Turkish soldiers, are being burned alive, media reports said.
Yemen strikes: 28 al-Qaida militants killed
Dec 23, 2016, at 02:20 pm
Washington, Dec 23 (IBNS): Twenty-eight terrorists were killed in Yemen in nine strikes against al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula between Sept. 23 and Dec. 13, according to a U.S. Central Command news release issued on Friday.
Afghanistan: NDS foils deadly attack in Kabul
Dec 22, 2016, at 07:06 pm
Kabul, Dec 22 (IBNS): The National Directorate of Security (NDS) has foiled a deadly attack from taking place in Afghanistan's capital city Kabul, local Khaama Press reported.
Afghanistan: 7 people killed in coordinated attack
Dec 22, 2016, at 05:50 pm
Kabul, Dec 22 (IBNS): At least seven people, including a lawmaker's son, were killed in a coordinated attack in Afghanistan's Kabul city on Wednesday night, local Khaama Press reported.
Trump cabinet probables likely to clear Canadian pipeline
Dec 22, 2016, at 04:47 pm
Calgary, Dec 22: (IBNS): Two notable Texans were selected by US President-elect Donald Trump for key positions in his cabinet and both of them are staunch supporter of Canadian pipeline projects and love Canadian oil, reported The Epoch Times.
Montreal suburban mayors urge to change no right turn traffic rule
Dec 22, 2016, at 04:41 pm
Montreal, Dec 22 (IBNS): In a recent meeting of mayors of 15 suburban areas of Montreal, it was urged upon the Transport minister of Quebec provincial government Laurent Lessard to lift a ban on right turn in red lights, reported The Epoch Times.
Berlin attack: Police hunt for Tunisian suspect
Dec 22, 2016, at 04:19 pm
Berlin, Dec 22 (IBNS): Security officials have launched a manhunt for a 24-year-old Tunisia native in connection with a militant attack in Germany's Berlin city this week, media reports said.
Civilians brave freezing temperatures as Aleppo evacuations resume – UN
Dec 22, 2016, at 03:27 pm
New York, Dec 22 (Just Earth News): With civilians in war-battered eastern Aleppo braving sub-zero temperatures, evacuations escorted by the Syrian Arab Red Crescent and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) resumed on Wednesday, as the agency estimates that more than 25,000 people have been evacuated from besieged neighbourhoods over the past five days, the United Nations said.
DR Congo: Ban urges political leaders to put country ahead of partisan considerations
Dec 22, 2016, at 03:26 pm
New York, Dec 22 (Just Earth News): Calling on Congolese political leaders to place the interests of the country and its people above partisan considerations, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday that he is keeping a close eye on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as the mediation led by the Conférence épiscopale nationale des églises du Congo (CENCO) resumes.
Population growth in Occupied Palestinian Territory to drive demand for housing, services – UN
Dec 22, 2016, at 03:20 pm
New York, Dec 22 (Just Earth News): The number of people living in Gaza is expected to more than double over the next 30 years, according to a report released this month by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), which examines demographic changes and opportunities for development in the Gaza Strip and throughout the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Gambian leaders must ensure peaceful transfer of power to President-elect, says Security Council
Dec 22, 2016, at 03:16 pm
New York, Dec 22 (Just Earth News): Welcoming the African Union’s decision to recognize Adama Barrow as President-Elect of Gambia, the United Nations Security Council reiterated its call on outgoing President Yayha Jammeh to transfer power to the President-Elect in peaceful and orderly manner.
UN chief hails peaceful and inclusive legislative elections in Côte d’Ivoire
Dec 22, 2016, at 03:12 pm
New York, Dec 22 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has applauded the Government and the people of Côte d’Ivoire for this Sunday’s peaceful and inclusive legislative elections as well as the progress in the country since last year, his office said.
Majority of trafficking victims are women and girls; one-third children – new UN report
Dec 22, 2016, at 03:10 pm
New York, Dec 22 (Just Earth News): According to a new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the vast majority of all human trafficking victims – some 71 per cent – are women and girls and one third are children.
Guinea-Bissau: Ban urges leaders to demonstrate goodwill to resolve political crisis
Dec 22, 2016, at 03:07 pm
New York, Dec 22 (Just Earth News): Expressing concern over the impact of a prolonged political and institutional crisis in Guinea-Bissau, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the country's leadership to work towards a long-lasting political solution to the crisis on the basis of a regional roadmap agreed in September this year.
Toronto police tests roadside drug screening devices
Dec 22, 2016, at 04:57 am
Toronto, Dec 21 (IBNS): As part of a national effort aimed at testing police forces' ability to detect drug-impaired drivers, Toronto police have launched a pilot project to test the use of roadside screening devices for drug-impaired driving, media reports said.
Canadian Cadets dress-code pamphlets probed for body-shaming girls
Dec 22, 2016, at 12:37 am
Toronto, Dec. 21 (IBNS): Investigation on the dress-code pamphlets of the Canadian Military Forces conducted by the Canadian Forces revealed that the language used in eight of these pamphlets was offensive and unacceptable, media reports said.
At least 29 killed in Mexico fireworks explosion
Dec 21, 2016, at 05:36 pm
Mexico City, Dec 21 (IBNS): At least 29 people were killed in an explosion caused by fireworks in Mexico, BBC reported.
Berlin lorry attack: ISIS claims responsibility
Dec 21, 2016, at 03:38 pm
Berlin, Dec 21 (IBNS): Militant group ISIS has claimed responsibility for the lorry attack on a Christmas market in Berlin which left at least 12 people dead, media reports said on Wednesday.
DR Congo: UN envoy voices concern over wave of ongoing arrests and detentions
Dec 21, 2016, at 03:10 pm
New York, Dec 21 (Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) expressed grave concern on Tuesdayover the wave of arrests and arbitrary detention “of those who seek to express their political views†in the country over the past three days, and reiterated the necessity for all Congolese authorities to respect the rules of the country and ensure protection of free speech.
On International Day, Ban stresses need for solidarity to bridge sustainable development gaps
Dec 21, 2016, at 03:06 pm
New York, Dec 21 (Just Earth News): While the world has achieved significant progress in human development over the past two decades, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon pointed out on Tuesdaythat “prosperity has not been shared by all,†as he lauded the virtues of confronting the void with solidarity.
At Security Council, UN chief underlines need to tackle root causes of human trafficking
Dec 21, 2016, at 03:03 pm
New York, Dec 21 (Just Earth News): Highlighting the plight of victims of human trafficking, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon underlined on Tuesdaythe need to ensure justice for victims and accountability for perpetrators, as well as to address underlying factors by focusing on human rights and stability.
As evacuations resume in Aleppo, UN prepares to redeploy staff to monitor process
Dec 21, 2016, at 02:58 pm
New York, Dec 21 (Just Earth News): As the Syrian Arab Red Crescent and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) resumed this morning evacuations from besieged neighbourhoods in eastern Aleppo, the United Nations reported that it has received authorization to send 20 international and national staff to the city to play a critical role in the monitoring and the response.
As bitter winter grips Middle East, UNICEF faces funding gap for support to millions of children
Dec 21, 2016, at 02:54 pm
New York, Dec 21 (Just Earth News): Millions of children throughout the Middle East are in danger as bitter cold temperatures and winter weather bear down on the region, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said today, as it warned the agency faces a $38 million funding gap as it races to provide assistance.
UN condemns ‘horrific’ terrorist attack in Berlin
Dec 21, 2016, at 02:50 pm
New York, Dec 21 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the terrorist attack in Berlin last night and expressed his deepest sympathy and condolences to the families “of the victims of this horrific act,†as well as to the German Government and people.
Dec 21, 2016, at 02:42 pm
New York, Dec 21 (Just Earth News): Stressing that the killing of “about three†people, which the President of the Philippines admitted to personally committing, while serving as the Mayor of the city of Davao clearly constituted murder, the United Nations human rights chief called on the judicial authorities in the country to uphold the rule of law and investigate the self-professed crimes.
Mexico fireworks blast kills 26
Dec 21, 2016, at 02:23 pm
Mexico City, Dec 21 (IBNS): At least 26 people were killed as an explosion rocked a fireworks market outside Mexico City, media reports said on Wednesday.
Toronto: Pharmacy employee steals drugs worth more than $1 million
Dec 21, 2016, at 04:35 am
Toronto, Dec 20 (IBNS): An employee of Oshawa pharmacy near Toronto in Canada was faced with multiple charges after she stole $40,000 worth of prescription drugs, which had a street value of over $1 million, media reports said.