Conflict threatens decades of progress for children in Middle East, North Africa – UNICEF
Dec 13, 2016, at 01:56 pm
New York, Dec 13 (Just Earth News): Although countries across the Middle East and North Africa have made major strides in protecting children’s rights and wellbeing since the inception of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) 70 years ago, conflict risks reversing these gains for 157 million children in the region.
Toronto hit by the first severe winter snow storm
Dec 13, 2016, at 01:39 pm
Toronto, Dec 13 (IBNS): Warning of 15 centimetres of snow between morning of Dec. 11 and afternoon of Dec. 12, as was issued on Dec. 11 by Environment Canada for the Greater Toronto Area, and much of southern Ontario.
António Guterres takes oath as 9th Secretary-General of UN
Dec 13, 2016, at 04:10 am
New York, Dec 12 (IBNS): Former Prime Minister of Portugal António Guterres was on Monday sworn in as the new United Nations Secretary-General, succeeding Ban Ki-moon.
Quetta: Private bank looted by robbers
Dec 12, 2016, at 09:41 pm
Quetta, Dec 12 (IBNS):A private bank in Quetta city of Pakistan has been looted by robbers, media reports said on Monday.
Lt Gen Naveed Mukhtar appointed as DG ISI
Dec 12, 2016, at 09:25 pm
Islamabad, Dec 12 (IBNS): Pakistan has appointed Lt Gen Naveed Mukhtar as the Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), officials said.
Bill English is New Zealand's new PM
Dec 12, 2016, at 06:33 pm
Wellington (NZ)/New Delhi, Dec 12 (IBNS): Bill English was sworn in at Government House in Wellington as New Zealand's Prime Minister, the media reported on Monday.
Six people die in latest Mediterranean migrant tragedy
Dec 12, 2016, at 06:15 pm
Rome, Dec 12 (IBNS): Six people are dead in a new Mediterranean migrant tragedy, the media reported on Monday.
Dec 12, 2016, at 06:07 pm
New York, Dec 11 (Just Earth News): Expressing deep concern that civilians remain in Ganfouda area of the Libyan city, Benghazi, despite a unilateral ceasefire announced by the Libyan National Army, the United Nations envoy for the country called on the parties to provide another safe passage to allow for the evacuation of all civilians who wish to leave in a secure and dignified manner.
António Guterres set to be sworn in as next UN Secretary-General
Dec 12, 2016, at 03:29 pm
New York, Dec 12 (Just Earth News): Former Prime Minister of Portugal António Guterres is set to be sworn in Monday, 12 December, as the next United Nations Secretary-General, succeeding Ban Ki-moon who steps down at the end of the month.
UN Security Council strongly condemns terrorist attack in Egyptian capital, Cairo
Dec 12, 2016, at 03:26 pm
New York, Dec 12 (Just Earth News): Strongly condemning today's terrorist attack at the St. Peter's Church attached to St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, the United Nations Security Council stressed that those responsible for the attack should be held accountable.
UN chief condemns terrorist attack in Turkey's Istanbul
Dec 12, 2016, at 03:24 pm
New York, Dec 12 (Just Earth News): Senior United Nations officials, including Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the head of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) condemned last night's terrorist attack in the Turkish city of Istanbul that killed dozens of people and injured many more.
Terrorism 'will not stop the momentum,' says UN envoy, condemning attack in Somali capital
Dec 12, 2016, at 03:21 pm
New York, Dec 12 (Just Earth News): Condemning – in the strongest possible terms – a terrorist attack outside the seaport in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) for the country said that the bloody act will not stop the momentum of the electoral process.
EU condemns Cairo's Coptic cathedral bombing
Dec 12, 2016, at 03:09 pm
Zurich, Dec 12 (BNS): The European Union on Monday condemned the bombing at Cairo's Coptic cathedral that left several people killed.
Mogadishu: Suicide blast kills 16
Dec 11, 2016, at 10:00 pm
Mogadishu, Dec 11 (IBNS): At least 16 people were killed in a suicide car bomb attack in Somalia capital Mogadishu on Sunday, media reports said.
Cairo: Blast at Coptic cathedral kills 20
Dec 11, 2016, at 09:12 pm
Cairo, Dec 11 (IBNS): At least 20 people are feared to been killed as a blast rocked Cairo's Coptic cathedral on Sunday, media reports said.
Turkey: Twin blasts rock Istanbul, kill 29, injure 166
Dec 11, 2016, at 05:12 pm
Istanbul, Dec 11 (IBNS): At least 29 people were killed and about 166 injured as two bombs exploded near a football stadium in Turkey's Istanbul city, media reports said.
Nigeria: Church roof collapses, kills 60
Dec 11, 2016, at 01:56 pm
Uyo, Dec 11 (IBNS): The roof of a church collapsed in Nigeria's Uyo area, killing at least 60 people, media reports said on Sunday.
Canada’s food guide should be more influential with consumers in mind
Dec 11, 2016, at 01:34 pm
Toronto, Dec 11 (IBNS): The Canadian Food Guide is considered by public institutions, schools, universities and community-based organizations as an image of our basic and essential nutritional values, said Sylvain Charlebois dean of the faculty of management and professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University, reported on Tuesday by The Globe and Mail.
Turkey: Istanbul bombings kills 29
Dec 11, 2016, at 01:28 pm
Istanbul, Dec 11 (IBNS): At least 29 people have been killed as two blasts rocked close to a football stadium at Istanbul city in Turkey on Saturday, media reports said.
Dec 11, 2016, at 01:00 pm
New York, Dec 11 (Just Earth News): A global effort to end violence against women is now underway: 16 days of activism began on 25 November with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against and will continue through 10 December, Human Rights Day galvanizing the work of UN Women’s ‘Orange the World’ campaign and the United Nations Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence Against Women initiative.
Dec 11, 2016, at 12:57 pm
New York, Dec 11 (Just Earth News): Expressing deep concern that civilians remain in Ganfouda area of the Libyan city, Benghazi, despite a unilateral ceasefire announced by the Libyan National Army, the United Nations envoy for the country called on the parties to provide another safe passage to allow for the evacuation of all civilians who wish to leave in a secure and dignified manner.
Dec 11, 2016, at 12:57 pm
New York, Dec 11 (Just Earth News): Strongly condemning the outgoing Gambian President's rejection of the official election results proclaimed by the country's Independent Electoral Commission, the United Nations Security Council urged him to carry out a peaceful and orderly transition process.
Libya: UN envoy welcomes temporary cessation of hostilities for civilian evacuation in Ganfouda
Dec 11, 2016, at 04:47 am
New York, Dec 10 (Just Earth News): Welcoming the announcement of a temporary cessation of hostilities by the Libyan National Army in the Ganfouda area, in the Libyan city of Benghazi, to allow evacuation of civilians, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Libya called on the parties to the conflict to ensure that civilians are protected.
Dec 11, 2016, at 04:41 am
New York, Dec 10 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has congratulated the Nana Akufo-Addo on his election as President of Ghana and thanked outgoing President John Dramani Mahama for his role in defusing tensions and preserving peace during the election period.
Ottawa Police ‘CopShop’ event unfurls Christmas spirit
Dec 11, 2016, at 04:20 am
Toronto, Dec. 10 (IBNS): Ottawa Police visited the Carlingwood Shopping Centre, mid week, as part of thir ‘CopShop’ event to spread the Christmas warmth and spirit in a festive way.
Donald Trump rubbishes Apprentice involvement as 'Fake News'
Dec 11, 2016, at 04:04 am
Washington, Dec 10 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump has rubbished reports linking him as the executive producer of TV show The Apprentice.
Canada constantly ranks 4th globally in Science education: reports
Dec 11, 2016, at 04:04 am
Toronto, Dec. 10 (IBNS): The latest survey conducted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISAA) ranks Canada fourth internationally in Science, maths and reading.
First Canadian Woman: Viola Desmond to be on banknote
Dec 10, 2016, at 11:17 pm
Toronto, Dec 10 (IBNS): Viola Desmond will be the first Canadian woman to be on front of the Canadian $10 bill to be circulated in 2018, reported CTVNEWS.
Canadian Museum for Human Rights wins international award for inclusion
Dec 10, 2016, at 10:49 pm
Winnipeg - Dec 10 (IBNS) The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) was Friday presented with the prestigious Gold Award from the International Association of Universal Design (IAUD) at a ceremony in Nagoya, Japan.
Won't allow H-1B visa holders to replace native Americans in US companies : Donald Trump
Dec 10, 2016, at 07:38 pm
Washington, Dec 10 (IBNS): Maintaining his his stern stand towards against outsourcing and H-1B visa holders, US president-elect Donald Trump has reiterated that he will not allow foreign workers on H-1B visa replacing native Americans in US companies, media reports said.