Sri Lanka President dissolves Parliament from midnight amid political crisis
Nov 09, 2018, at 10:38 pm
Colombo: Amid a political crisis, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena is dissolving the Parliament with effect from midnight tonight, said media reports on Friday. Newly appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, considered a powerful politician in the island nation, failed to garner the 'magic number' of 113 to prove his majority in Parliament, necessisating the move by the President.
Australian Police treating Melbourne stabbing incident as terror act
Nov 09, 2018, at 04:59 pm
Melbourne, Nov 9 (IBNS): The Australia Police have said they are treating the knife attack incident in Australia's Melbourne city as a 'terror act'.
Pakistan: Gunmen barge into Karachi Press Club
Nov 09, 2018, at 03:11 pm
Karachi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Several gunmen entered Karachi Press Club (KPC) in the Pakistani city of Karachi on Thursday, media reports said.
Melbourne: Man sets car on fire, stabs people; arrested
Nov 09, 2018, at 03:09 pm
Melbourne, Nov 9 (IBNS): A man has been arrested after setting a car on fire and stabbing three people in central Melbourne, Australia, media reports said.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau grieves for victims of California shooting
Nov 09, 2018, at 02:20 pm
Ottawa, Nov 9 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has grieved for the victims of the shooting which took place at Thousand Oaks in California of the US on Wednesday night.
Ceasefire holds in Tripoli, but core problems remain, says UN Libya mission chief
Nov 09, 2018, at 09:23 am
New York, Nov 9 (IBNS): The recent ceasefire in Libya’s capital Tripoli, brokered by the United Nations mission in the country, is holding, its head told the Security Council on Thursday, highlighting efforts to sustain the calm and help secure lasting peace.
Every bite of burger boosts harmful greenhouse gases: UN Environment Agency
Nov 09, 2018, at 09:15 am
New York, Nov 9 (IBNS): Even though meat production is known to be a major contributor to climate change and environmental destruction, worldwide demand for meat continues to rise, said UN environment agency, UNEP, in a statement released on Thursday.
Civil society groups matter for Cambodia’s sustainable development: UN expert
Nov 09, 2018, at 09:12 am
New York, Nov 9 (IBNS): The Cambodian Government must work in tandem with civil society groups and build its policies around citizens’ human rights, if the country is to see durable peace and sustainable development, a UN expert urged on Friday.
UN gender agency hails record-breaking number of women in new US Congress as ‘historic victory’
Nov 09, 2018, at 09:09 am
New York, Nov 9 (IBNS): The record number of women who stood as candidates in the United States Congressional elections this week marks an “unprecedented” advance “critical for the achievement of gender equality and sustainable development,” the UN gender equality agency, UN Women, said in a statement on Thursday.
UN sounds alarm as Venezuelan refugees and migrants passes three million mark
Nov 09, 2018, at 09:02 am
New York, Nov 9 (IBNS): The number of refugees and migrants who have left Venezuela worldwide has now reached three million, the two main United Nations agencies advocating for them announced on Thursday, flagging the need to increase support for the countries which are hosting large numbers of displaced Venezuelans.
Despite funding crisis, Palestine refugee classrooms set to stay open, says UNRWA
Nov 09, 2018, at 09:00 am
New York, Nov 9 (IBNS): The Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) looks set to keep its classrooms open for the rest of the school year, despite earlier fears that they would have to close within the next few weeks, due to steep funding cuts, the agency told UN News in the Gaza Strip on Thursday.
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Nov 09, 2018, at 08:57 am
New York, Nov 9 (IBNS): Innocent civilians must not be exposed to “collective punishment” in disputes between two States, a United Nations human rights expert has said, calling for greater protection for ordinary people affected by punitive sanctions imposed by one country on another.
Canada PM Trudeau delivers formal apology over the fate of St. Louis and passengers
Nov 08, 2018, at 10:21 pm
Ottawa, Nov 8 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has issued a formal apology over the tragic fate of St. Louis and its passengers, who were denied an entry to the country in 1939.
California: Shooting at music bar in Thousand Oaks kills 13 people
Nov 08, 2018, at 08:09 pm
California, Nov 8 (IBNS): A shooting inside a music bar at Thousand Oaks in California of the US claimed 13 lives, media reports said.
White House suspends CNN reporter's press pass for alleged 'inappropriate behaviour'
Nov 08, 2018, at 07:33 pm
Washington, Nov 8 (IBNS): The White House has suspended CNN reporter Jim Acosta for allegedly behaving inappropriately with a female intern during a press conference of US President Donald Trump where the journalist concerned was rebuked by the US president repeatedly as he continued to ask questions.
Pakistan: Asia Bibi freed from jail
Nov 08, 2018, at 11:04 am
Islamabad, Nov 8 (IBNS): In a significant development, a Pakistani Christian woman acquitted of blasphemy after spending eight years on death row has been freed from prison.
Nov 08, 2018, at 09:15 am
Harare, Nov 8 (IBNS): At least 47 people were killed as two buses collided in Zimbabwe on Wednesday, media reports said.
Jeff Sessions steps down as US Attorney General
Nov 08, 2018, at 08:57 am
Washington, Nov 8 (IBNS): US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has been removed from his position.
Halt ‘rushed plans’ to return Rohingyas to Myanmar, pleads UN expert fearing repeated abuses
Nov 08, 2018, at 08:47 am
New York, Nov 8 (IBNS): A United Nations human rights expert has implored Bangladesh to shelve “rushed plans” to repatriate Rohingya refugees back across the border into Myanmar’s Rakhine State for fear that without safety guarantees from the Burmese Government, persecution and horrific violence could begin all over again.
Nov 08, 2018, at 08:44 am
New York, Nov 8 (IBNS): During a Tuesday briefing to the Security Council, Tuesday Reitano, Deputy Director of the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, described the problem as a “global and accelerating phenomenon, and a threat to international peace and security,” that, in conflict areas alone, is generating around $31.5 billion in illicit profits.
Mexico urged to continue progress on enforced disappearances, women’s rights and press freedom
Nov 08, 2018, at 08:41 am
New York, Nov 8 (IBNS): Mexico faces “considerable challenges” in guaranteeing people’s human rights, its ambassador in Geneva told UN Member States on Wednesday, before being urged to continue tackling corruption and impunity relating to a range of violations including enforced disappearances and torture.
Hunger and obesity in Latin America and the Caribbean compounded by inequality: UN report
Nov 08, 2018, at 08:38 am
New York, Nov 7 (IBNS): For the third consecutive year, the number of those chronically hungry has increased in Latin America and the Caribbean, while 250 million – 60 percent of the regional population - are obese or overweight, representing the biggest threat to nutritional health, said the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Wednesday.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau condoles death of Bernard Landry
Nov 07, 2018, at 08:44 pm
Ottawa, Nov 7 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has condoled the death former Quebec Premier Bernard Landry.
Canada MP Ruby Sahota celebrates Hindu Heritage Month
Nov 07, 2018, at 08:19 pm
Brampton, Nov 7 (IBNS): Canadian MP from Brampton North Ruby Sahota is looking forward to spend the month of November by celebrating Hindu Heritage Month at community events, in local Mandirs, and at Diwali celebrations.
UK: 21 people, including children, found in a refrigerated lorry
Nov 07, 2018, at 05:57 pm
London, Nov 7 (IBNS): At least 21 people, including children, were found stowed inside a refrigerated lorry carrying sparkling water at a British port, media reports said on Wednesday.
Bus mishap in Nepal leaves 26 hurt
Nov 07, 2018, at 04:42 pm
Kathmandu, Nov 7 (IBNS): A bus, which was carrying school children and teachers, overturned in Bharatpur Metropolitan City-6 in Chitwan district of Nepal and left at least 26 people injured, media reports said on Wednesday.
Afghanistan: Taliban attack kills 7 cops in Farah province
Nov 07, 2018, at 04:40 pm
Kabul, Nov 7 (IBNS): A Taliban attack in western Farah province of Afghanistan left at least seven police personnel, who were manning a check-post, killed, media reports said on Wednesday.
PM Imran Khan wishes Hindu citizens of Pakistan on Diwali
Nov 07, 2018, at 04:37 pm
Islamabad, Nov 7 (IBNS): Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday wished Hindu people in his country on the occasion of Diwali.
Afghanistan :Civilians among 6 dead, wounded in a clash between Taliban factions
Nov 07, 2018, at 02:09 pm
Kabul, Nov 7 (IBNS) :A clash broke out between two fictions of the Taliban group in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, leaving at least six dead or wounded, including civilians, local Khaama Press reprted.
US midterm polls: Democrats gain control in House of Representatives, Republicans hold Senate
Nov 07, 2018, at 12:55 pm
Washington, Nov 7 (IBNS): In a setback for US President Donald Trump, the Democrats are making their way to gain control in the House of Representatives as the results of the US midterm polls are pouring in on Tuesday, media reports said.