UN human rights chief urges probe into violence during referendum in Catalonia
Oct 03, 2017, at 05:22 am
New York, Oct 2(Just Earth News): The top United Nations human rights official urged on Monday the authorities in Spain to ensure thorough, independent and impartial investigations into all acts of violence that took place Sunday during a referendum on the independence of Catalonia.
Mauritania: UN chief says 'disagreements' over referendum results must be addressed peacefully
Aug 09, 2017, at 09:45 am
New York, Aug 9(Just Earth News): Following Mauritania's 5 August constitutional referendum, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has encouraged all stakeholders to ensure that disagreements are addressed peacefully within the confines of the law and respect for the rights to freedom of assembly and expression.
Alberta shows discontentment over Carbon tax
Nov 10, 2016, at 03:36 am
Calgary Nov 06: (IBNS): In a big state, wide rally organised by Wildrose Party in Calgary on Saturday the Albertans expressed their vehement opposition to the proposed carbon tax, as laid down a policy by provincial NDP government of Alberta.
Jun 23, 2016, at 08:48 pm
London, Jun 23 (IBNS) Amid speculations of a knife-edge finish, Britons are voting on Thursday to decide on whether the UK will remain a part of the 28-member European Union even as the outcome will be crucial for Prime Minister David Cameron and his continuing in office as he made a plea to all to keep the country a part of EU in the historic poll.