Federal government promises full support to improve aboriginal housing
Dec 21, 2016, at 12:56 am
Toronto, Dec 20 (IBNS): Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett said Friday that there will be full support from federal government to improve aboriginal housing, media reported.
Ottawa double amputee gets an unexpected early Christmas gift from nephew
Dec 20, 2016, at 07:18 pm
Toronto, Dec 20 (IBNS): Sixtytwo-year-old Peter Muhl from Ottawa was overjoyed to get the most unexpected and early Christmas present that he had thought he would never see again.
Gunman who fired shots at Ankara'sUS Embassy detained by police
Dec 20, 2016, at 06:42 pm
Ankara/New Delhi, Dec 20 (IBNS): Shots were fired outside the US embassy in Ankara hours after the assassination of Russian diplomat Andrey G. Karlov, the media reported on Tuesday.
Russian diplomat assassination: Putin says action aimed to foil Syria solution
Dec 20, 2016, at 05:31 pm
Ankara, Dec 20 (IBNS): Apparently protesting against Russia's involvement in Aleppo, the Russia's Ambassador to Turkey has been shot dead on Monday by a Turkish gunman at an art gallery exhibition opening as the assailant shouted "God is Great" and "Don't Forget Aleppo, don't forget Syria" even as Russia condemning the attack called it an action aimed at spoiling its ties with Turkey and foiling a solution on Syria.
DR Congo: Ban condemns killing of UN peacekeeper
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:43 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the killing of a peacekeeper from South Africa deployed with the United Nations Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) in North Kivu earlier on Monday.
Act now to halt South Sudan’s ‘trajectory towards mass atrocities,’ Ban urges Security Council
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:41 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News):Amid growing tensions and increasing despair among South Sudan’s population, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday warned that the international community’s failure to act now could put the country on a trajectory towards mass atrocities.
Ban commends West African countries’ firm decision to stand by Gambian President-elect
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:38 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday commended decisions by a bloc of West African countries to take all necessary actions to enforce the outcome of the presidential election in Gambia, guarantee the protection of President-elect Adama Barrow, and attend the new leader’s inauguration ceremony on 19 January 2017.
UN condemns assassination of Russian Ambassador to Turkey
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:33 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News):Strongly condemning the assassination on Monday of Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrey Karlov in Ankara, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations Security Council emphasized that there is no justification for targeting diplomatic personnel and civilians.
Strengthen preventative measures for victims of forced labour, UN expert tells United States
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:31 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News):Following an official visit to the United States, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons is calling for improvements to legislation and additional resources to combat cases of forced labour and labour exploitation.
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:24 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News):The United Nations envoy for Afghanistan on Monday called on the Taliban to participate in peace talks with the national Government, stressing that the conflict in the country has no military solution and the only path to a meaningful peace is through intra-Afghan dialogue.
UN-backed $547 million appeal launched for humanitarian needs in Occupied Palestinian Territory
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:22 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News):The United Nations and the State of Palestine on Monday jointly launched an appeal seeking $547 million in funding for 2017 to support the humanitarian needs in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Stop targeted repression and double standards, UN rights experts tell DR Congo authorities
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:14 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News):Raising alarm over “double standards†applied by the authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – allowing pro-government youths to conduct public political activities while repressing dissenting voices – a group of United Nations rights experts on Monday called on the Government to end the “targeted repression†and to guarantee conditions that allow fundamental rights and freedoms to be exercised peacefully.
Security Council approves UN monitors for Aleppo evacuations
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:08 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News):Alarmed at the “devastating†humanitarian crisis in Aleppo, where perhaps thousands of civilians remain trapped, the Security Council on Monday requested the United Nations and other relevant institutions to carry out “adequate, neutral monitoring and direct observation on evacuations from the eastern districts†of the war-battered city.
Lebanon: UN chief welcomes new Government led by Saad Hariri
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:02 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News): Welcoming the announcement of new Cabinet members in Lebanon, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed hope that the new Government will ensure that the country's forthcoming parliamentary election is successfully conducted within the timeframe set by the constitution, according to his spokesman.
Canadian performer Gordie Tapp passes away
Dec 20, 2016, at 02:45 pm
Toronto, Dec 20 (IBNS): Gordie Tapp, Canadian entertainer, a comedian, musician and script writer, who found success in radio and TV, died in his Burlington house, Ontario, Sunday at the age of 94, media reported.
Berlin: Truck rams crowd in Christmas market, 12 killed
Dec 20, 2016, at 02:38 pm
Berlin, Dec 20 (IBNS): A truck ploughed into a Christmas market at Berlin city in Germany on Monday, killing at least 12 people and injuring 50 others, media reports said.
Ankara: Russian ambassador to Turkey shot dead
Dec 20, 2016, at 02:22 pm
Ankara, Dec 20 (IBNS): Apparently protesting against the Russia's involvement in Aleppo, the Russia's Ambassador to Turkey has been shot dead, media reports said.
Russian envoy to Turkey killed in gun attack in Ankara
Dec 20, 2016, at 05:04 am
Ankara, Dec 19 (IBNS): Russian Ambassador to Ankara in Turkey was on Monday shot dead in a gun attack at an art gallery in the capital city, media reports said.
New stories of football in World War One brought to light ahead of Christmas Truce anniversary
Dec 19, 2016, at 11:59 pm
London, Dec 19 (IBNS): New stories of Muslim and Indian soldiers playing football during World War One are being shared ahead of the 102nd anniversary of 1914’s iconic Christmas Truce match.
Dec 19, 2016, at 10:35 pm
New York, Dec 19 (IBNS): The Myanmar security forces are responsible for unlawful killings, multiple rapes and the burning down of houses and entire villages in a campaign of violence against Rohingya people that may amount to crimes against humanity, Amnesty International reveals in a new report on Monday.
Afghan mother of two publicly executed by Taliban
Dec 19, 2016, at 06:28 pm
Kabul, Dec 19 (IBNS): The Taliban on Sunday night publicly executed a mother of two, who was forced to divorce her husband, local Khaama Press said.
Russian plane crashes in Siberia, 16 reportedly injured
Dec 19, 2016, at 06:08 pm
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IBNS) : An aeroplane belonging to the Russian defence ministry crashed on Monday in Yakutia in Siberia with 39 people on board, BBC reported.
At least 14 killed in Jordan seize
Dec 19, 2016, at 04:52 pm
Amman, Dec 19 (IBNS): At least 14 people, including four terrorists were killed in an operation in the southern city of Karak, local Jordan Times reported.
'Every migrant is a human being with human rights,' says UN chief on International Day
Dec 19, 2016, at 05:23 am
New York, Dec 18 (Just Earth News): Despite appearances and media spin, "migration does not have to be chaotic or seem like an invasion," and as yet another turbulent year for millions of people on the move comes to an end, the United Nations is marking International Migrants Day with a worldwide call for more cooperation and a resolute rejection of intolerance and policies driven by xenophobic rhetoric.
Toronto: Keychains sold to raise money for brain cancer research
Dec 19, 2016, at 05:18 am
Toronto, Dec 18 (IBNS): Keychains made from extra leather from Downie's seven suit designs were sold Friday on a website raising money for brain cancer research.
Dec 19, 2016, at 05:17 am
Toronto, Dec 18 (IBNS): For many families in Windsor-Essex, near Toronto, access to healthy food is out of reach, media reported.
Toronto: Peace activist Audrey Tobias remembered
Dec 19, 2016, at 04:27 am
Toronto, Dec 18 (IBNS): Audrey Tobias, a long-time peace activist who died on Dec 1 at the age of 92, was remembered on Saturday for her drive and determination at a funeral service held at a church in Toronto.
Afghanistan road mishap kills 14
Dec 19, 2016, at 03:55 am
Kabul, Dec 18 (IBNS): A bus crashed into a fuel tanker in western Farah province of Afghanistan on Sunday which killed at least 14 people, media reports said.
Syria: Militants attack evacuation buses
Dec 19, 2016, at 03:23 am
Idlib, Dec 18 (IBNS): Terrorists attacked several buses that were going to towns of Kefraya and al-Fouaa to evacuate sick and wounded people from the area in Syria, media reports said.
Jordan: Gunmen attack leaves five killed
Dec 19, 2016, at 02:57 am
Amman, Dec 18 (IBNS): Gun attack in Jordanian city of Karak has left five people killed, media reports said.