Refugee and migrant flows from Libya to Europe on the rise – UNHCR study
Jul 04, 2017, at 05:06 am
New York, July 3(Just Earth News): Movements by sea from Libya to Europe, despite being the most dangerous route for reaching the continent, have increased and there are indications that it will likely continue to do so, a new study by the United Nations refugee agency has revealed.
Chinese President Xi Jinping reaches Moscow
Jul 04, 2017, at 02:24 am
Moscow, July 3 (IBNS): Chinese President Xi Jinping reached in Moscow on Monday, reports said.
London Awards: Etihad Aviation group honoured with four treasury accolades
Jul 03, 2017, at 10:26 pm
Abu Dhabi,July 3 (IBNS): Etihad Aviation Group’s (EAG) on Monday said its treasury team has once again been acknowledged for airline treasury management excellence with four key accolades at the 2017 Adam Smith Awards presented by Treasury Today magazine.
Afghanistan: US drone strike hits Watapur district, four Daesh terrorists killed
Jul 03, 2017, at 10:23 pm
Kabul, July 3 (IBNS): At least four Daesh terrorists were killed in a US drone strike in the Watapur district of eastern Kunar province of Afghanistan, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Father joins Taliban after murdering teen daughter
Jul 03, 2017, at 04:45 pm
Kabul, Jul 3 (IBNS): In a case of honour killing, a man killed his teenage daughter for eloping with a friend, and later joined the Taliban, local Khaama Press reported.
Avignon: Shooting outside mosque leaves eight injured
Jul 03, 2017, at 04:10 pm
Avignon, Jul 3 (IBNS): At least eight people were injured after two gunmen opened fired outside a mosque in Avignon, France, reports said.
Jul 03, 2017, at 03:10 pm
Washington, Jul 3 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Sunday took his fight with 'fake media' a notch higher by tweeting a video of himself pummeling news channel CNN.
Pakistan: Van catches fire, 6 killed
Jul 03, 2017, at 04:06 am
Islamabad, July 2 (IBNS): At least six people were killed as a passenger van, in which they were travelling, caught fire near Head Muhammadwala area of Pakistan on Sunday, media reports said.
UN refugee chief urges greater solidarity with refugees in Italy
Jul 03, 2017, at 03:41 am
New York, July 1(Just Earth News): Italy needs more international support to assist the waves of migrants and refugees crossing the Mediterranean, the United Nations refugee chief today urged.
On anniversary of Somalia's independence, senior UN official urges political unity
Jul 03, 2017, at 03:40 am
New York, July 2 (Just Earth News): Marking the 57th anniversary of Somalia's independence, the top United Nations official in the country on Sunday urged all Somalis to seize a moment of opportunity and work towards peace and stability.
Syria rocket attack: 2 civilians killed
Jul 03, 2017, at 02:19 am
Deir Ezzor, July 2 (IBNS): At least two civilians were killed in rocket attack by terrorirts in Syria's Deir Ezzor city, media reports said.
Out- of- control portable loos chase people, video goes viral
Jul 03, 2017, at 12:21 am
Moscow, July 2 (IBNS): A strange incident shocked people in Russia recently when a bunch of portable loos went out of control in the street of Moscow city, media reports said.
Prince Charles joins Trudeau on rain-sodden Parliament Hill to celebrate Canada 150 in Ottawa
Jul 02, 2017, at 09:22 am
Ottawa, July 1 (IBNS) At the heart of Canada's story are millions of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Canada celebrated its 150th anniversary on Saturday with a celebration on Parliament Hill here attended by Prince Charles and his wife Camilla.
'Clear understanding' in ongoing talks between Greek Cypriot, Turkish Cypriot sides – UN
Jul 02, 2017, at 03:37 am
New York, July 1(Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres has met with the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities and their backers at the Conference on Cyprus in Switzerland, saying there is now an understanding of what is needed for a possible settlement on the Mediterranean island.
On International Day, UN promotes cooperative solutions for social inclusion
Jul 02, 2017, at 03:35 am
New York, July 1(Just Earth News): Cooperatives help to build inclusive economies and societies, and can help to eliminate poverty and reach the other Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the head of the United Nations labour agency on Saturday said, marking the International Day of Cooperatives.
Vice President Pence to visit NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
Jul 02, 2017, at 03:19 am
Washington, July 1 (IBNS): US Vice President Mike Pence will visit NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 6, officials said.
Canadian PM says reconciliation is about redefining a relationship, can't happen overnight
Jul 01, 2017, at 07:37 pm
Toronto, Jul 1 (IBNS): Decision by many indigenous people to boycott the celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday was justified, said Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau while speaking at an event in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Islands (P.E.I.).
US President Trump warns N Korea, says patience is over
Jul 01, 2017, at 05:22 pm
Washington, Jul 1 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has warned North Korea of a 'determined response', stating that the 'patience is over', reports said.
Bronx doctor kills one, injures six
Jul 01, 2017, at 03:18 pm
Bronx, Jul 1 (IBNS): Accused of sexual harassment, a Bronx doctor returned back to his workplace and opened fired, killing at least one doctor and injuring six others on Friday, reports said.
Women scientists and youth take centre stage at UN-backed technology forum
Jul 01, 2017, at 02:17 pm
New York, July 1(Just Earth News): As an international conference on science and technology wrapped up in Vienna, the head of a United Nations partner organization that works to end nuclear testing stressed that women have a "powerful voice" in the global scientific community.
‘Important work ahead,’ Security Council says, as UN mission in Côte d’Ivoire concludes
Jul 01, 2017, at 02:15 pm
New York, July 1(Just Earth News): Recognizing the efforts of the United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI) in promoting peace, stability and development, the UN Security Council on Friday marked the closing of the mission by underscoring the importance of action by the Government to address the remaining challenges in the country for the benefit of all Ivorians.
UN chief urges Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot sides to seize ‘historic’ chance for peace
Jul 01, 2017, at 02:14 pm
New York, July 1(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday called on the leaders of the Greek and Turkish communities in Cyprus to grasp “an historic opportunity†to reach a comprehensive settlement to the conflict that has divided the Mediterranean island for more than four decades.
After ‘successful’ visit to Haiti, Security Council notes window of opportunity for reforms
Jul 01, 2017, at 02:13 pm
New York, July 1(Just Earth News): Haiti has a window of opportunity to implement reforms necessary to bring the Caribbean country onto a path of stability and development, the United Nations Security Council President said on Friday.
Security Council adopts first-ever resolution on mine action
Jul 01, 2017, at 02:12 pm
New York, July 1(Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Friday adopted its first-ever resolution on mine action, noting the serious and lasting threat posed by landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices, while also recognizing the positive contribution of mine action to sustaining peace and stability.
Colombia: With arms laid down, focus now on reintegration, UN envoy tells Security Council
Jul 01, 2017, at 02:11 pm
New York, July 1(Just Earth News): Highlighting progress in the Colombian peace process, especially the completion of the laying down of arms by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC-EP), the United Nations envoy for the country has called for shifting the momentum to other aspects of the historic peace deal.
Venezuela bans Attorney General from leaving country; UN rights office voices concern
Jul 01, 2017, at 04:59 am
New York, June 30(Just Earth News): Amid the ongoing violence in Venezuela, the United Nations human rights office on Friday expressed concern about a decision by the Supreme Court to null the appointment of the Attorney General, freeze her assets and ban her from leaving the country.
Challenges abound as ‘significant’ numbers of displaced return within Syria, warns UNHCR
Jul 01, 2017, at 04:59 am
New York, June 30(Just Earth News): Citing “significant†returns of displaced persons to and within Syria, the United Nations refugee agency said on Friday that while it will be scaling up its response to assist those coming back, it can neither promote nor facilitate returns given the security and humanitarian situation in the war-torn country.
Iraq: UN warns against ‘collective punishment’ of population with alleged ISIL ties
Jul 01, 2017, at 04:58 am
New York, June 30(Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights office has expressed concern over forced evictions of people alleged to have ties with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) terrorist group, noting that such actions may amount to collective punishment that is in clear contravention of the Iraqi Constitution as well as human rights and humanitarian law.
UN rights chief decries ‘unacceptable attack’ on Al Jazeera and other media
Jul 01, 2017, at 04:57 am
New York, June 30(Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights chief on Friday expressed strong concern about international demands that Qatar close down the Al Jazeera network and other affiliated media outlets as “extraordinary, unprecedented and clearly unreasonable.â€
On Asteroid Day, UN space agency urges international cooperation against potential threat
Jul 01, 2017, at 04:55 am
New York, June 30(Just Earth News): A top United Nations official on Friday urged the international community to come together to jointly raise awareness and develop a plan to mitigate the danger from a potential asteroid impact.