INTERVIEW: ‘Disarmament matters’ in times of crisis, stresses new High Representative
Jul 07, 2017, at 04:47 am
New York, July 6(Just Earth News): Izumi Nakamitsu has taken the helm of United Nations disarmament affairs at a time when needs are greatest for the world to invest in conflict prevention.
Media poll finds majority of Canadians opposing China's takeover of Canadian companies
Jul 06, 2017, at 07:52 pm
Ottawa, Jul 6 (IBNS): A popular media poll has revealed that a majority of Canadians have opposed the government's plan to sell to China two domestic companies dealing with military technology even though they are in favour of bilateral free trade between the two countries according to media reports.
Will use force if we must: US to N Korea
Jul 06, 2017, at 05:31 pm
Washington, Jul 6 (IBNS); The possibilities of a diplomatic solution between the US and North Korea is fast fading as the former has issued a stern warning for the latter, saying that they'll use 'considerable forces' if they must.
Secretary-General outlines steps to strengthen UN’s development framework
Jul 06, 2017, at 02:21 pm
New York, July 6(Just Earth News): Stating that the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is the “boldest agenda for humanity†and requires equally bold changes in the United Nations development system, Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday outlined steps to better place the Organization to deliver tangible results in the lives of the people it serves.
New UN report encourages African countries to harness growing tourism sector
Jul 06, 2017, at 02:20 pm
New York, July 6(Just Earth News): African governments should make it easier and safer for Africans to travel within the continent, the United Nations said in a new report released on Wednesday, noting that tourism demand there is increasingly driven by Africans themselves.
Former UN envoy urges continued vigilance in fight against sexual exploitation and abuse
Jul 06, 2017, at 02:19 pm
New York, July 6(Just Earth News): While a number of steps have been taken to address the scourge of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), the former deputy head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) has urged continued vigilance to ensure that the world body’s personnel do no harm while carrying out their duties.
Jul 06, 2017, at 02:18 pm
New York, July 6(Just Earth News): Briefing an emergency meeting of the Security Council convened following the launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) of a ballistic missile of intercontinental range, a senior United Nations official reminded the Council of the importance of separating political and humanitarian concerns as it considers a response to the situation.
Spain's eviction violated family's human rights, say UN experts
Jul 06, 2017, at 02:16 pm
New York, July 6(Just Earth News): By evicting a family with young children from a rented room – without providing alternative housing – Spain violated the right to housing, according to a group of United Nations human rights experts.
Amid rising temperatures, UN agency launches video ‘forecasts’ on impact of climate change
Jul 06, 2017, at 04:56 am
New York, July 5(Just Earth News): In a year already marked by heatwaves and new daily temperature records, the United Nations weather agency and television weather anchors have joined forces to create video forecasts that explore how climate change would make future summers even hotter in major cities of the world.
Half of all countries aware but lacking national plan on cybersecurity, UN agency reports
Jul 06, 2017, at 04:55 am
New York, July 5(Just Earth News): Only about half of all countries have a cybersecurity strategy or are in the process of developing one, the United Nations telecommunications agency on Wednesday reported, urging more countries to consider national policies to protect against cybercrime.
UN experts urge US state of Virginia to halt execution of man with mental disorder
Jul 06, 2017, at 04:54 am
New York, July 5(Just Earth News): Two United Nations human rights experts have urged the US state of Virginia to cancel the planned execution on Thursday of a man with psychosocial disability.
Children in West and Central Africa moving in greater numbers than ever before, finds UN report
Jul 06, 2017, at 04:53 am
New York, July 5(Just Earth News): With more than seven million children in West and Central Africa uprooted from their homes each year due to violence, poverty and climate change, and projections that this number will continue to rise, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has called for greater efforts to ensure that migrant and displaced children are protected from exploitation and abuse.
Kenya: Women and girls forced to engage in sex to survive near-famine, says IRC
Jul 06, 2017, at 12:17 am
Nairobi, July 5 (JEN): Women and girls in Turkana County, northern Kenya, are being exploited in exchange for money to buy food, the International Rescue Committee said on Wednesday.
Chinese deities travel in style, fly business class
Jul 05, 2017, at 05:46 pm
Beijing, Jul 5 (IBNS): Images of Chinese deities flying business class is doing the rounds in Chinese social media and is the latest sensation in Mainland China, report said.
Latest ballistic missile launch by DPR Korea a 'dangerous escalation of the situation' – UN chief
Jul 05, 2017, at 01:17 pm
New York, July 5 (Just Earth News): Strongly commending Tuesday’s launch of a ballistic missile of possible intercontinental range by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has underscored that the country's leadership must cease such actions and comply fully with its international obligations.
UN 'appalled' by terrorist attacks in the Syrian capital, Damascus
Jul 05, 2017, at 01:16 pm
New York, July 5 (Just Earth News): The United Nations has condemned the terrorist attacks in the Syrian capital, Damascus, and underscored the need to bring those responsible to justice, a spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday.
Canadian Space Agency welcomes its newest astronauts from Alberta
Jul 05, 2017, at 05:08 am
Ottawa, Jul 4 (IBNS): Canada's newest astronauts from Alberta, Joshua Kutryk and Jennifer Sidey, named by Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa on July 1 during the Canada 150 celebrations, would be officially welcomed at the Canadian Space Agency’s headquarters in Quebec Tuesday, media reports said.
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Jul 05, 2017, at 04:23 am
New York, July 4(Just Earth News): Access, funding and security are urgently needed to ensure humanitarians can reach hundreds of thousands of children suffering from cholera and diarrhoea across Yemen, South Sudan, Somalia and Sudan, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has said.
UN agency condemns attack on staff in Central African Republic town
Jul 05, 2017, at 04:20 am
New York, July 4(Just Earth News): Strongly condemning an attack against its staff and premises in a northern town of the Central African Republic (CAR), the United Nations refugee agency has underscored the importance of safety of aid workers for them to be able to help civilian populations in desperate need.
Bangladesh: Explosion in factory kills 10
Jul 04, 2017, at 09:53 pm
Dhaka, July 4 (IBNS):Explosion of a boiler at an apparel factory in Bangladesh's Gazipur area left 10 people killed, media reports said.
Rollercoaster breaks down, riders stuck upside down high in air
Jul 04, 2017, at 09:35 pm
London, July 4 (IBNS): Riders had a tough time at an amusement park in England recently when the roller coaster, in which they were travelling, stopped mid-way, leaving people dangling upside down, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Kabul police apprehend key Taliban commander
Jul 04, 2017, at 08:24 pm
Kabul, Jul 4 (IBNS): Kabul police have apprehended a key Taliban commander from the city, local Khaama Press reported.
Afghanistan: Kabul explosion kills senior police officer
Jul 04, 2017, at 07:58 pm
Kabul, Jul 4 (IBNS): A senior police officer was killed in an explosion which took place in Kabul city on Monday afternoon, local Khaama Press reported.
Furious Trump slams North Korea following latter's missile launch
Jul 04, 2017, at 04:04 pm
Washington, Jul 4 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump, who had warned North Korea of a 'determined response' last week, lashed out at the latter following its latest missile launch on Tuesday morning.
Families of 1985 Air India bombing victims remember their dear ones
Jul 04, 2017, at 03:52 pm
Toronto, July 04 (IBNS): To the rest of the world June 23 is any other day. So when Sarah took her dog for a walk in the evening Toronto's quiet Humber Bay park, she was puzzled to see it buzzing with people.
North Korea fires another ballistic missile, irks Japan, S Korea
Jul 04, 2017, at 03:18 pm
Pyongyang, Jul 4 (IBNS): North Korea has fired another ballistic missile on Tuesday morning, reports said.
Turning national pledges into action crucial in fight against hunger, stresses head of UN agency
Jul 04, 2017, at 10:25 am
New York, July 4(Just Earth News): Highlighting that the number of people going hungry across the world has increased since 2015, threatening to undo years of progress, the head of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Monday called for translating commitments into action at the national level.
UN, partners seek $25 million to stabilize Gaza's worsening humanitarian conditions
Jul 04, 2017, at 10:24 am
New York, July 4(Just Earth News): United Nations relief agencies and their partners in the occupied Palestinian territory are calling on the international community to provide $25 million in new funding to stabilize the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, including the effects of deep power cuts and lack of fuel for generators for hospitals.
UN health agency declares end to latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
Jul 04, 2017, at 10:23 am
New York, July 4(Just Earth News): A recent outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is over, the United Nations health agency on Monday said, while adding that enhanced surveillance for the virus continues.
Deputy UN chief highlights stronger AU-UN partnership to benefit Africa's youth
Jul 04, 2017, at 05:07 am
New York, July 3(Just Earth News): Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed on Monday called for strengthening the relationship between the African Union (AU) and the United Nations to deliver on promised development for Africa's youth.