UN urges 'reboot' of drought responses to focus more on preparedness
Jun 20, 2017, at 05:08 am
New York, June 19(Just Earth News): Investing in preparedness and building the resilience of farmers is fundamental to cope with extreme drought, because responding to such situations when they hit might be too late, the head of the United Nations agricultural agency said on Monday.
Violence and persecution uprooted record 65.6 million people in 2016, UN agency reports
Jun 20, 2017, at 05:05 am
New York, June 19(Just Earth News): Nearly 66 million people were forcibly displaced from their homes last year, the United Nation refugee agency on Monday reported, stressing the “very high†pace at which conflict and persecution is forcing people to flee their homes.
UNICEF appoints 19-year-old education activist and Syrian refugee as Goodwill Ambassador
Jun 20, 2017, at 05:03 am
New York, June 19(Just Earth News): In a historic first, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has appointed 19-year-old Muzoon Almellehan, who has been advocating for girls' education since fleeing war-torn Syria in 2013, as its newest – and youngest – Goodwill Ambassador.
UN urges Thailand to amend punishments for violating lese-majeste laws
Jun 20, 2017, at 04:22 am
Bangkok, June 19 (IBNS): The United Nations has urged Thailand on Monday to amend its harsh punishments offered to people for insulting monarch (lese majeste).
Following mosque attack, Whatsapp group wants war against Christians, Jews
Jun 19, 2017, at 11:53 pm
London, Jun 19 (IBNS): Following the London mosque attack, in which a person was killed, a Whatsapp group is urging Muslims to wage war on Christians and Jews.
US coalition shoots down Syrian military plane in Raqqa: Reports
Jun 19, 2017, at 09:14 pm
Washington, Jun 19 (IBNS): A US-led coalition fighter jet has shot down a Syrian army plane in Raqqa province, reports said.
UK: One dies, several hurt as van mows down worshipers near Finsbury Park Mosque
Jun 19, 2017, at 03:40 pm
London, Jun 19 (IBNS): At least one person died and 10 others have reportedly sustained injuries after a van ran over worshipers near Finsbury Park Mosque in north London, reports said.
UN chief 'deeply saddened' by the many lives claimed by raging wildfires in Portugal
Jun 19, 2017, at 02:41 pm
New York, June 19(Just Earth News): 'Shocked and horrified' at the many lives claimed by the devastating fires that hit the Pedrógão Grande region of Portugal, United Nations Secretary-GeneralAntónio Guterres on Sunday expressed his deep sadness and condolences to the Portuguese Government and people.
Trump spends weekend at Camp David
Jun 19, 2017, at 02:35 pm
Washington, Jun 19 (IBNS): American President Donald Trump, who spent his weekend at Camp David, praised the military for their maintenance of the presidential retreat.
Jihadists attack luxury resort near Mali capital
Jun 19, 2017, at 06:20 am
Bamako, Mali, June 19 (IBNS) Suspected jihadists on Sunday attacked a luxury resort in Mali, a landlocked country in West Africa.
Two Pakistani consulate officials missing in Afghanistan, says Foreign Office
Jun 19, 2017, at 04:06 am
Islamabad, June 18 (IBNS): Pakistan on Sunday said two of its consulate officials have gone missing in Afghanistan.
Bangladesh: Fresh landslides claims four lives
Jun 18, 2017, at 11:20 pm
Dhaka, June 18 (IBNS): Landslides hit Khagrachhari and Moulvibazar districts of Bangladesh on Sunday and left at least four people killed, media reports said.
Jun 18, 2017, at 09:20 pm
Lisbon, June 18 (IBNS): A forest fire incident in Portugal has claimed at least 57 lives so far, media reports said.
Father films daughter on first day of school every year, video goes viral
Jun 18, 2017, at 02:59 pm
Los Angeles, June 18 (IBNS): A father has probably presented one of the most precious and memorable gifts to her daughter as she graduated and entered a new phase of her life.
Help preserve land – our 'home and future' – UN urges on World Day to Combat Desertification
Jun 18, 2017, at 04:11 am
New York, June 17(Just Earth News): With hundreds of millions of people around the globe directly affected by desertification – the degradation of land ecosystems due to unsustainable farming or mining practices, or climate change – United Nations agencies have called for better management of land so that it can provide a place where individuals and communities “can build a future.â€
UN Middle East envoy condemns attack that leaves Israeli police officer dead, four others injured
Jun 18, 2017, at 04:09 am
New York, June 17(Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy on Middle East peace has condemned yesterday's shooting and stabbing attack by Palestinian assailants near Jerusalem's Old City that killed an Israeli Border Police Officer and wounded at least four others including civilians.
Jun 18, 2017, at 03:01 am
London, June 17 (IBNS): The police have presumed that the 58 people missing in the London fire incident as dead.
Vanuatu president Baldwin Lonsdale dies after heart attack
Jun 17, 2017, at 11:59 pm
Port Vila, June 17 (IBNS): Vanuatu president Baldwin Lonsdale died after heart attack on Saturday midnight, according to media reports.
20 insurgents killed in Afghan and US airstrikes in Helmand province
Jun 17, 2017, at 09:05 pm
Kabul, June 17 (IBNS) : At least 20 insurgents were killed during the airstrikes conducted by the Afghan and US forces in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan, state-run Khaama Press said quoting officials..
US Navy destroyer collides with vessel off Japanese coast, 7 sailors missing
Jun 17, 2017, at 07:48 pm
Washington/Tokyo, June 17 (IBNS) : Seven Navy sailors were missing and the captain and at least two others were injured after a U.S. destroyer collied with a container ship collided off the coast of Japan on Saturday early morning, the U.S. Navy said.
U.S.-China Diplomatic and Security Dialogue to be held June 21
Jun 17, 2017, at 01:47 pm
Washington, June 17 (IBNS): The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defence have announced that the inaugural U.S.-China Diplomatic and Security Dialogue (D&SD) will be held in Washington, D.C. June 21.
'No limit' to cruelty of traffickers, says UN agency, as video surfaces of abused migrants in Libya
Jun 17, 2017, at 01:44 pm
New York, June 17(Just Earth News): Two United Nations agencies have voiced 'deep concern' for the safety of hundreds of migrants and refugees – including many children – held captive by smugglers or criminal gangs at an unknown location in Libya after videos showing their abuse was posted on Facebook.
Terrorist attacks 'major' hurdle to peace in Mali, UN mission chief tells Security Council
Jun 17, 2017, at 01:43 pm
New York, June 17(Just Earth News): Despite progress towards peace in Mali, terrorist attacks remain a major obstacle, the head of the United Nations peacekeeping operation there told the Security Council on Friday.
UN chief praises 'vision, tenacity' of the late Helmut Khol, chancellor who reunited Germany
Jun 17, 2017, at 01:42 pm
New York, June 17(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has lauded the vision and tenacity of the former Chancellor of Germany, Helmut Kohl, who died on Friday at the age of 87.
UN refugee agency urges sustained access as civilians flee Raqqa fighting
Jun 17, 2017, at 01:39 pm
New York, June 17(Just Earth News): As fighting in and around the Syrian city of Raqqa continues to take a toll on civilians and displaces thousands every day, the United Nations refugee agency has called for greater and sustained access to that it can reach those in desperate need of humanitarian assistance.
Ukraine: 750,000 children at risk of losing access to safe drinking water, warns UN
Jun 17, 2017, at 01:38 pm
New York, June 17(Just Earth News): With the recent escalation of hostilities damaging vital water infrastructure in eastern Ukraine, at least 750,000 children are at imminent risk of being cut off from safe drinking water, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned on Friday.
DR Congo: UN peacekeeping chief expresses solidarity with people of troubled Kasai region
Jun 17, 2017, at 01:37 pm
New York, June 17(Just Earth News): As part of his five-day visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the top United Nations peacekeeping official visited the vast country's troubled Kasai region and expressed "deep concern" about the ongoing violence there.
US Deputy Secretary of State to visit Cancun
Jun 17, 2017, at 01:33 pm
Washington, June 17 (IBNS): US Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan will travel on Monday, June 19 to Cancun, Mexico to represent the United States at the General Assembly of the Organization of American States meeting, officials said.
Fire: Protests take place across London
Jun 17, 2017, at 01:20 pm
London, June 17 (IBNS): Demanding support for those hit by Grenfell Tower fire, demonstration was held in London on Friday, media reports said.
Ahead of Father's Day, UNICEF cites critical role fathers play in early childhood learning
Jun 17, 2017, at 04:43 am
New York, June 16(Just Earth News): A majority of children aged between three- and four-years-old in 74 countries, or about 40 million, have fathers who do not play or engage in early learning activities with them, according to a new study released on Friday by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).