UN must stand by Central African Republic as long ‘as it needs support,’ says UN envoy

Mar 03, 2018, at 09:41 pm

New York, Mar 3 (JEN): The international community should continue to assist the Central African Republic (CAR) to restore stability, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, has said, stressing that it is too early for the UN to withdraw its peacekeeping operation from the crisis-gripped country.

Those responsible for war crimes in Syria ‘will be held accountable for what they have done,’ says UN rights chief

Mar 03, 2018, at 09:13 pm

New York, Mar 3 (JEN): War crimes, potentially crimes against humanity, are likely being committed in east Ghouta and elsewhere in Syria, and the United Nations human rights chief warned on Friday that the perpetrators of these acts must know they are being identified and will be held accountable.

President Trump's decision to hike import tariff of steel and aluminium puts nations in a quandary

Mar 03, 2018, at 08:46 pm

Mumbai, Mar 3 (IBNS): The global market fears that the decision taken by the United States to impose heavy tariff on imported steel and aluminium may spiral into a trade war, media reports said.

Canada: City of Toronto, for the third consecutive year, named one of Canada's best diversity employers

Mar 03, 2018, at 06:35 pm

Toronto, Mar 3 (IBNS): The City of Toronto was named one of Canada's best diversity employers for the third consecutive year for its exceptional workplace diversity and inclusion programs by Mediacorp Canada Inc. media reports said.

Kabul car bomb attack: Two Australian nationals wounded says Julie Bishop

Mar 03, 2018, at 05:36 pm

Kabul, Mar 3 (IBNS): At least two Australian nationals were wounded in a car bomb attack which rocked Afghanistan's Kabul city on Friday, Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop confirmed.

Afghanistan: At least 28 militants killed in anti-terrorism drive

Mar 03, 2018, at 03:56 pm

Kabul, Mar 3 (IBNS): At least 28 insurgents have been killed in anti-terrorism drive in Afghanistan carried out by the national forces, the Ministry of Defence said.

Donald Trump's tariff will hurt US, wars IMF

Mar 03, 2018, at 03:22 pm

New York, Mar 3 (IBNS): Criticising US President Donald Trump's plan of imposing   a 25 per cent tariff on steel imports and 10 per cent on aluminium, the  International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday said the move might hurt both the US and other nations.

USA: At least two dead in Central Michigan University shooting

Mar 03, 2018, at 04:28 am

Mount Pleasant, Mar 2 (IBNS): At least two people have died after a gun man opened fire at Central Michigan University on Friday morning, reports said.

US reeling under 800 billion USD tax deficit; Trump to introduce reciprocal taxes

Mar 03, 2018, at 02:43 am

Washington, Mar 2 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will introduce reciprocal taxes to bridge the 800 billion USD trade deficit that is biting America.

Burkina Faso: At least seven militants gunned down

Mar 03, 2018, at 01:07 am

Ouagadougou, Mar 2 (IBNS): At least seven militants have been gunned down by security forces after the former attacked the French Embassy in Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou on Friday.

Armed men attack French embassy in Burkina Faso

Mar 03, 2018, at 12:51 am

Ouagadougou, Mar 2 (IBNS): An attack is underway in Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou, where armed men stormed the French Embassy on Friday, reports said.

Afghanistan: Three killed, 22 injured in Kabul explosion

Mar 02, 2018, at 11:36 pm

Kabul, Mar 2 (IBNS): At least three people died in a car bomb explosion which rocked Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Friday morning, reports said.

Canada: Cellphone fire burns passenger on plane

Mar 02, 2018, at 05:53 pm

Toronto, Mar 2 (IBNS): A cellphone fire on Air Canada flight has burnt one passenger as the plane was taking off from Toronto, media reports said.

Canada to retaliate against Trump's imposition of tariffs on imported steel, aluminium

Mar 02, 2018, at 04:59 pm

Ottawa, Mar 2 (IBNS): Canada has reacted strongly to US President Donald Trump's announcement of imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminium imported from any other country.

UN ‘will not give up’ on push for ceasefire, says Syria envoy

Mar 02, 2018, at 02:19 pm

New York, Mar 2 (JEN): The United Nations mediator for the Syrian conflict on Thursday said the world body has not given up on the implementation of a recent Security Council resolution demanding a 30-day ceasefire across the war-ravaged country.

In crisis-torn Sahel, UN anti-drugs and crime agency helps bolster justice system

Mar 02, 2018, at 02:14 pm

New York, Mar 2 (JEN): Africa’s vast Sahel – plagued by humanitarian crises, armed conflict and terrorism – is now witnessing improvements in its criminal justice system thanks to a special programme by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), which assists Governments in the region to come together to fight corruption, and human and drug trafficking.

UN launches new global data collection tool to help reduce disaster, losses taking ‘a huge toll’

Mar 02, 2018, at 02:11 pm

New York, Mar 2 (JEN): The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) kick-offed on Thursday a historic new effort to collect comprehensive global data on disaster losses.

Ukraine crisis ‘forgotten by the world,’ senior UN relief official says, urging greater global support

Mar 02, 2018, at 02:07 pm

New York, Mar 2 (JEN): With 4.4 million people in Ukraine soon to enter a fifth year of conflict, the international community has an important role to play in supporting conflict resolution and bringing about lasting peace – the only durable humanitarian solution for the affected population, a senior United Nations official has said.

On ‘Zero Discrimination Day’ UN urges tackling everyday biases; ask yourself ‘what if...?

Mar 02, 2018, at 02:00 pm

New York, Mar 2 (JEN): To mark Zero Discrimination Day, the United Nations agency coordinating the global effort to tackle HIV/AIDS is challenging people to recognize where everyday discrimination takes place and take action to stop it by asking themselves simple questions: ‘What if the person you bought your vegetables from was living with HIV? Would you buy tomatoes from him?’

Canada's new pharmacare may not be universal, hints Bill Morneau

Mar 02, 2018, at 02:23 am

Ottawa, Mar 1 (IBNS): Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau has thrown a hint that Canada's new pharmacare may not be available to all citizens of the country, according to CBC News.

Atwal row: Opposition demands proof of Canada PM Trudeau's aide's allegations

Mar 01, 2018, at 11:23 pm

Ottawa/Toronto, Mar 1 (IBNS): The Opposition has sharply reacted to the allegations made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's aide over the invitation of convicted pro-Khalistani terrorist Jaspal Atwal to India, media reports said.

BNP distributes leaflets to press for Khaleda Zia's release from prison

Mar 01, 2018, at 10:06 pm

Dhaka, Mar 1 (IBNS): Khaleda Zia's party BNP on Thursday commenced countrywide leafleting campaign in a bid to press for the release of jailed ex-Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

Nepal PM KP Oli greets people on Holi

Mar 01, 2018, at 09:53 pm

Kathmandu, Mar 1 (IBNS): Nepal Prime Minister KP Oli on Thursday greeted people on the occasion of Holi.

Afghanistan: Five militants killed in Helmand raid, German fighter among three arrested

Mar 01, 2018, at 06:27 pm

Kabul, Mar 1 (IBNS): At least five militants were killed in a raid jointly conducted by Afghan and foreign troops in Helmand province of the country, local Tolo News reported.

Australia: Firearm amnesty yields over 55,000 weapons

Mar 01, 2018, at 06:15 pm

Melbourne, Mar 1 (IBNS): Over 55,000 firearms were handed over to authorities by civilians in Australia in last year's national amnesty, reports said.

Canada PM Justin Trudeau accepts Randeep Sarai's resignation from party chair

Mar 01, 2018, at 06:04 pm

Ottawa, Mar 1 (IBNS): Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau, accepted  Liberal MP Randeep Sarai's resignation as chair of his party's Pacific Caucus after Sarai accepted responsibility for his error in judgment, media reports said.

Afghanistan: Four thieves arrested in Kabul

Mar 01, 2018, at 04:48 pm

Kabul, Mar 1 (IBNS): The police on Thursday said they have arrested four  armed thieves  from Afghanistan's Kabul city on Wednesday, media reports said.

Questions raised after US teacher arrested for firing inside classroom

Mar 01, 2018, at 04:38 pm

Dalton, Mar 1 (IBNS): A week after US President lobbied for arming teachers to avoid any untoward incident relating to gun violence, Dalton police arrested an educator for firing inside an empty classroom during work hours, thus raising questions about the viability of Trump's proposed plan.

Three people arrested over Leicester explosion: Police

Mar 01, 2018, at 03:19 pm

London, Mar 1 (IBNS): The police on Thursday said they have arrested three men on suspicion of manslaughter f ollowing an explosion in Leicester on Sunday.

UN Committee against Torture issues new guidelines on asylum seekers’ rights

Mar 01, 2018, at 02:56 pm

New York, Mar 1 (JEN): New guidelines developed by the United Nations Committee against Torture aim to help Governments avoid violating international human rights law, and to help asylum seekers avoid torture or other ill-treatment.