Lasting Libya ceasefire: Some consensus, but further talks needed - UN Mission

Feb 09, 2020, at 04:50 pm

New York/IBNS: The first round of UN-brokered talks between military representatives in Geneva aimed at forging a lasting ceasefire between Libyan Government and main opposition forces, has concluded without full agreement, despite reaching consensus in many areas.

World Urban Forum looks to realize a ‘common vision’ for cities of the future

Feb 09, 2020, at 04:41 pm

New York/IBNS: The Tenth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF10), the largest global gathering on the future of cities, opened on Saturday with thousands taking part in lively discussion, through different assemblies representing youth, women, grassroot communities, local and regional governments and business.

African Union Summit: Guterres hails ‘shared values, mutual respect and common interests’ of UN partnership

Feb 09, 2020, at 04:29 pm

New York/IBNS: The UN chief on Saturday called on the international community to recognize the need for African counter-terrorism operations, backed by the UN Security Council,  to tackle the growing threat of extremist violence across the continent, and “predictable funding, guaranteed by compulsory contributions”.

Thai Police chief confirms mall shooter is dead, police operation over

Feb 09, 2020, at 03:59 pm

Bangkok/Sputnik/UNI: Thai National Police Chief Gen. Chakthip Chaichinda has confirmed that the mass shooter who killed over 20 people at a shopping mall in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima had been eliminated.

UN General Assembly president urges avoiding rumors about coronavirus, emphasizes solidarity

Feb 09, 2020, at 12:29 pm

Addis Ababa/Xinhua: President of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Tijjani Muhammad-Bande on Saturday urged avoiding listening to rumours and unofficial information on the novel coronavirus, while emphasizing solidarity and cooperation of different forms during such times.

Shooting spree in Thailand kills 27 people, including perpetrator: Prime Minister

Feb 09, 2020, at 12:09 pm

Bangkok/Sputnik: The recent shooting spree in Thailand killed 27 people, including the perpetrator, and injured 57 others, the country’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Sunday.

Gunman who carried out mass shooting at Thai mall killed: Reports

Feb 09, 2020, at 08:45 am

Bangkok/Sputnik: The soldier who carried out a mass shooting at a shopping mall in the Thai city of Nakhon Ratchasima has been shot dead by special forces, Thairath TV reports.

South Korea Confirms 25th Case of Coronavirus - Health Authorities

Feb 09, 2020, at 08:23 am

Seoul/Sputnik: South Korea has confirmed its 25th case of the new strain of coronavirus, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC), which operated under the country's Health Ministry, said on Sunday.

At least 7 civilians wounded in 2 bombs in Baghdad

Feb 09, 2020, at 08:15 am

Baghdad/Xinhua:: At least seven civilians were wounded in two bomb explosions on Saturday evening in eastern and northern Baghdad, an Interior Ministry official said.

Thai Health Minister Confirms Death of Special Forces Policeman in Shootout With Gunman

Feb 09, 2020, at 07:59 am

Bangkok/Sputnik: Thailand’s Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed the killing of one special forces serviceman in a shootout with the gunman at the shopping mall in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima.

One soldier, 2 IS militants killed in clash in central Iraq

Feb 08, 2020, at 10:57 pm

Baghdad/Xinhua/UNI: An Iraqi soldier and two Islamic State (IS) militants were killed on Saturday in a clash in the central province of Salahudin, a provincial police source said.

Thailand: Soldier opens fire in Korat, 17 killed

Feb 08, 2020, at 10:20 pm

Bangkok/IBNS: At least 17 people were killed as a Thai soldier shot at them in Thailand's Nakhon Ratchasima city on Saturday, media reports said.

Soldier opens fire in northeastern Thailand, at least 12 killed

Feb 08, 2020, at 08:30 pm

Bangkok/Sputnik/UNI: A soldier opened fire in Thailand's northeastern city of Nakhon Ratchasima on Saturday, killing at least 12 people and injuring others, Bangkok Post has reported.

Thailand: Soldier opens fire, 12 killed

Feb 08, 2020, at 06:32 pm

Bangkok: A Thai soldier on Saturday killed at least 12 people in a shooting incident in Thailand's Nakhon Ratchasima city, media reports said.

28 militiamen sentenced in Central African Republic for murder of civilians, UN peacekeepers

Feb 08, 2020, at 08:17 am

New York/IBNS: The sentencing of 28 militia members on Friday in the Central African Republic (CAR) for an array of violent crimes, including the murder of civilians as well as 10 UN peacekeepers, has been hailed as a major step forward in the fight against impunity there.

ISIL still at ‘centre’ of terrorism threat, Security Council hears

Feb 08, 2020, at 07:47 am

New York/IBNS: Despite the loss of its last stronghold in Syria and the death of its leader, ISIL “remains at the centre of the transnational terrorism threat”, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Friday.

Turkey sends special forces to reinforce observation posts in Syria's Idlib

Feb 07, 2020, at 07:54 pm

Moscow/Sputnik:Ankara is sending special forces troops to reinforce its observation posts in the Syrian province of Idlib, amid rising tensions in the de-escalation zone, Turkish state news agency Anadolu reported on Friday.

3 Egyptian fishermen killed by mine explosion in south Red Sea near Yemen

Feb 07, 2020, at 07:13 pm

Riyadh,/Xinhua: Three Egyptian fishermen were killed by a mine explosion in the southern Red Sea near Yemen, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Friday.

Karen Pierce to become first woman to serve as UK Ambassador to US

Feb 07, 2020, at 07:03 pm

London/Sputnik UK: Ambassador to the United Nations Karen Pierce has been appointed as the nation's ambassador to the United States, becoming the first woman to ever hold the post, the UK Foreign Office said in a statement on Friday.

Worker killed, another injured as airplane crashes tow truck at Bangkok airport

Feb 07, 2020, at 06:54 pm

Bangkok/Xinhua: One airport worker was killed and another one was injured following a crash between a domestic airliner and its tow truck at Don Mueang international airport in Bangkok on Friday.

Toyota extends plant shutdown in China amid ongoing coronavirus outbreak

Feb 07, 2020, at 06:30 pm

Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: Japanese automobile giant Toyota said it would extend its shutdown of production in China until February 17 due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, media reported Friday.

Russia registers 25 ceasefire violations in Syria over past 24 Hours - Defense Ministry

Feb 07, 2020, at 06:24 pm

Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: The Russian side of the Russian-Turkish commission monitoring the implementation of the Syrian truce has registered 25 ceasefire violations in Syria over the past 24 hours, while the Turkish side has recorded four truce breaches, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.

Syria: ‘Massive waves of civilian displacement and loss of life must stop now’: UN Special Envoy

Feb 07, 2020, at 09:52 am

New York/IBNS: Air and ground strikes in the region of Idlib, northwest Syria, are causing “massive waves of civilian displacement and major loss of civilian life”, causing unacceptable human suffering which must stop now, Geir Pedersen, the UN Special Envoy for Syria, told the Security Council on Thursday.

‘Convergence’ over lasting Libya ceasefire, as negotiator urges against ‘provocative’ acts

Feb 07, 2020, at 09:50 am

New York/IBNS: On day four of UN-led talks to transform an uncertain truce in Libya into a permanent ceasefire, veteran negotiator Ghassan Salamé on Thursday welcomed the “progress” that had been made so far, before urging an end to any “provocative” military action that might dash the chance of a successful outcome.

Central African Republic: One year after peace deal, a ‘long, steep’ road ahead to ensure child rights protections

Feb 07, 2020, at 09:45 am

New York/IBNS: A year since the signing of a peace deal between the Government of the Central African Republic (CAR) and 14 armed groups, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported on Thursday that millions of children across the country remain threatened by violence and a lack of access to food, health care and other basic needs.

Chinese Ambassador Relays Xi Jinping's gratitude to Putin for support

Feb 06, 2020, at 06:49 pm

Moscow/Sputnik: Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui, after presenting his credentials at the Kremlin on Wednesday, conveyed to the Russian President Vladimir Putin words of gratitude from Chinese President Xi Jinping for his support in connection with the new coronavirus outbreak, a diplomatic source told Sputnik.

US Prosecution asks 4-year sentence over money laundering for Russia's Mira Terada

Feb 06, 2020, at 06:37 pm

Moscow/Sputnik: Prosecutors in the United States have requested a four-year prison sentence over alleged money laundering for Russian national Mira Terada, nee Oksana Vovk, who has been in the US custody since this past summer, Sputnik has learned from the prosecution's memo submitted to the court.

Death toll from Coronavirus outbreak in China rises to 563

Feb 06, 2020, at 11:34 am

Moscow/UNI: The death toll from the novel Coronavirus outbreak in China has risen to 563, the number of confirmed cases has reached 28,018 people, China's state health committee said on Thursday.

Death toll from Coronavirus outbreak in China rises to 563

Feb 06, 2020, at 10:54 am

Moscow/UNI: The death toll from the novel Coronavirus outbreak in China has risen to 563, the number of confirmed cases has reached 28,018 people, China's state health committee said on Thursday.

Africa’s Sahel: Act now before the crisis ‘becomes unmanageable’, urges Grandi

Feb 06, 2020, at 08:59 am

New York/IBNS: The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) is stepping up response in Africa’s Sahel region where escalating violence has forced a rising number of people to flee their homes.