UN aid chief highlights 2 million Syrians in greatest need
May 30, 2018, at 03:53 pm
New York, May 30 (IBNS): Less than 20 per cent of the “desperate” civilians living in Syria’s hard-to-reach areas have got the humanitarian aid they need so far this year, a senior United Nations official warned on Tuesday, calling for the Security Council to help ease their plight.
Spirit of compromise needed to combat workplace ‘brutalism’ – UN labour agency
May 30, 2018, at 02:10 pm
New York, May 30 (IBNS): The head of the United Nations labour agency has called for a new spirit of cooperation and consensus between workers, employers and Governments, to end what he called the “new brutalism” of sexual harassment and violence in the workplace.
Canada: Nova Scotia-designed weed-plucking robot wins international competition
May 30, 2018, at 05:15 am
Ottawa, May 29 (IBNS): A technology startup company, Nexus Robotics, based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, won the weed-and-feed international competition this month at the agBOT Challenge, in Rockville, Ind, media reports said.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle planning honeymoon in Canada
May 29, 2018, at 11:44 pm
London/Alberta, May 29 (IBNS): Newly-wed Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are reportedly planning their honeymoon in Canada, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Special forces operation kills nine civilians in Nangarhar
May 29, 2018, at 06:42 pm
Kabul, May 29 (IBNS): The Afghanistan government has confirmed on Tuesday that at least nine people were killed in an operation conducted by the country's special forces.
Former ISI chief barred from leaving Pakistan after his joint book with ex-RAW chief
May 29, 2018, at 06:03 pm
Islamabad, May 29 (IBNS): A joint venture by former Pakistani spy chief Asad Durrani with his Indian counterpart AS Dulat, a former RAW chief, has landed him in the soup, as he now finds himself on the country's Exit-Control List.
Canada PM Trudeau urged to probe Huawei Technologies' role in Canada
May 29, 2018, at 02:00 am
Ottawa, May 28 (IBNS): Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had been urged to examine the security threat and economic cost of transferring Canadian intellectual property to Chinese telecommunications' Huawei Technologies, media reports said.
Canada: B.C. man gets struck by train, dies
May 29, 2018, at 01:38 am
Victoria, May 28 (IBNS): A train had recently struck a man in the level crossing resulting in the death of the victim, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Foreign airstrike kills six Taliban militants in Paktia
May 28, 2018, at 06:47 pm
Kabul, May 28 (IBNS): At least six Taliban militants have been killed in airstrikes conducted by foreign forces in Afghanistan's Paktia province, local media reports stated on Monday.
Afghanistan: Taliban attack kills one police officer in Paktia province
May 28, 2018, at 06:01 pm
Kabul, May 28 (IBNS): At least one police officer has been killed in an attack launched by the Taliban militants in Afghanistan's Paktia province, local reports said.
Kim Jong-un bats for Singapore meeting, meets Moon Jae-in
May 28, 2018, at 12:52 am
Pyongyang, May 27 (IBNS): With North Korea's state media confirming that its leader Kim Jong-un's "fixed will" is to hold a summit with US President Donald Trump in Singapore amid fears of its cancellation after the US president's tweet to call it off, it can be safely said that the North Korean leader has evolved as a politician.
Cyclone Mekunu hits Oman, Yemen, kills five
May 27, 2018, at 03:55 pm
Sana'a, May 27 (IBNS): A powerful cyclone named Mekunu has hit the Gulf country of Oman and neighbouring Yemen, media reports said.
Canada needs to fight back against Trump's trade action: NAFTA advisers
May 27, 2018, at 02:40 am
Ottawa, May 26 (IBNS): The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) advisers have said Canada needs to hit back at the US if the latter takes strong action against the former over trade following the failure of NAFTA negotiations, media reports said.
Canada: Man stabbed at Mississauga house party, dies
May 27, 2018, at 01:53 am
Mississauga, May 26 (IBNS): A 19-year old man had died after he was stabbed at his chest at a house party in Mississauga on early Saturday, media reports said.
Trump says North Korea talks can still take place
May 26, 2018, at 08:43 pm
Washington/Pyongyang, May 26 (IBNS): A day after calling off the Singapore meeting, US President Donald Trump has announced that the proposed dialogue between America and North Korea can still take place.
Afghanistan: Khost shooting kills two soldiers, investigations initiated
May 26, 2018, at 08:20 pm
Kabul, May 26 (IBNS): A gun attack by unknown assailants has killed at least two soldiers near a voter registration booth in Afghanistan's Khost province, reports said.
Irish abortion referendum: Over 70 percent wants repeal
May 26, 2018, at 07:48 pm
Dublin, May 26 (IBNS): Exit polls in the recent Ireland polls over abortion have suggested that the majority of the population have voted for the repeal of the Eighth Amendment.
Afghanistan: Nangarhar airstrike kills Taliban military chief
May 26, 2018, at 06:50 pm
Kabul, May 26 (IBNS): A Taliban military chief has been gunned down in an airstrike conducted by Afghan forces in the country's Nangarhar province, reports said on Saturday.
UN chief notes ‘with concern’ report holding Russia liable for downing airliner
May 26, 2018, at 06:05 pm
New York, May 26 (IBNS): Following the conclusion of an investigation that holds Russia responsible for the downing of a Malaysia Airlines passenger plane in 2014, the United Nations chief said on Friday that he “has taken note with concern of the latest report”.
France: New terrorism laws may undercut human rights and freedoms, says UN expert
May 26, 2018, at 06:04 pm
New York, May 26 (IBNS): While commending efforts by the French government to combat terrorism, a United Nations rights expert has raised concerns about the effect recent counter-terrorism laws are having on fundamental human rights there, including freedom of movement, religion and association.
‘What is good for Africa is good for the world’ says UN chief on International Day
May 26, 2018, at 06:01 pm
New York, May 26 (IBNS): Praising efforts by African countries to alleviate poverty and build more stable societies, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres pledged his on-going support for ending conflict and building peace across the continent.
AU-UN mission in Darfur extra-vigilant in wake of attacks on civilian camps
May 26, 2018, at 05:58 pm
New York, Mar 26 (IBNS): Following a series of armed attacks on camps hosting displaced Sudanese in central Darfur, the joint African Union-United Nations peacekeeping mission there has urged all parties to respect designated humanitarian areas, which it says should be free of weapons, threats, and violence.
Afghanistan President Ghani thanks Indians for giving chance to Afghan players in the IPL
May 26, 2018, at 04:41 pm
Kabul, May 26 (IBNS): On the back of a spectacular performance by Afghan cricketer Rashid Khan in the latest fixture of Hyderabad-based cricket team Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the President of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani, has thanked the Indians for providing a platform to cricketers from his country.
Hunt on for restaurant blast suspects in Toronto
May 26, 2018, at 01:59 pm
Toronto, May 25 (IBNS): Police have launched a manhunt today to arrest the two men suspected to be involved in the IED blast yesterday that injured 15, three of them critically, at Bombay Bhel restaurant in Mississauga near Toronto.
Canadian scientists show great concern about Nipah virus outbreak in India
May 26, 2018, at 12:33 am
Ottawa, May 25 (IBNS): A rare brain-damaging Nipah virus outbreak in southern India, the first reported outbreak in the country, had caused alarm to the health officials working to treat those infected with the virus, media reports said.
Yemen: Human suffering at risk of further deterioration, warns UN aid chief
May 25, 2018, at 05:50 pm
New York, May 25 (IBNS): An escalation in fighting, increasing obstacles to aid delivery and lack of food and fuel, is compounding Yemen’s dire humanitarian crisis, the United Nations top relief official warned on Thursday, calling on all parties to the conflict to end the violence.
UN envoy urges ‘inclusive’ talks to resolve crisis in Burundi
May 25, 2018, at 05:42 pm
New York, May 25 (IBNS): Inclusive talks remain the only way to find a lasting solution to the political, socio-economic and humanitarian crisis that has engulfed Burundi since 2015, the United Nations envoy for the African Great Lakes country said on Thursday.
‘Gravely concerned’ over northern Somalia clashes, UN and partners call for ceasefire
May 25, 2018, at 05:36 pm
New York, May 25 (IBNS): The United Nations and its partners on Thursday expressed grave concern over armed clashes which have broken out in northern Somalia, urging all parties to immediately halt the violence.
UN development official urges greater international support for Zimbabwe
May 25, 2018, at 05:33 pm
New York, May 25 (IBNS): With a new administration in place and plans to hold free and fair general elections later this year, authorities in Zimbabwe are hoping to see greater international investment in their country, according to the top United Nations official there.
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Pyongyang rues Trump decision to cancel North Korea meet, says 'extremely regrettable'
May 25, 2018, at 05:29 pm
Washington/Pyongyang, May 25 (IBNS): On the cusp of creating history, US President Donald Trump chose to ignore it after cancelling talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, which was scheduled to take place in Singapore on June 12. The decision has been termed 'extremely regrettable' by North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Kim Kye-gwan.