Act before time runs out, urges UNICEF, as Yemen grapples with ‘unprecedented’ cholera outbreak
Jun 01, 2017, at 10:33 am
New York, June 1(Just Earth News): Amid an “unprecedented†increase in suspected cholera cases in war-torn Yemen – where medical facilities are teetering on the edge of collapse – the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has stepped up its response but warned that time may be “running out.â€
Key trends for infrastructure development and industrialization in spotlight at special UN meeting
Jun 01, 2017, at 05:44 am
New York, June 1(Just Earth News): The President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) told the body’s special meeting on Wednesday that infrastructure, industrialization and innovation are essential in global efforts to eradicate poverty as they enable growth and sustainable development.
Constrains on movement in occupied territory at root of Palestinian hardship – UN report
Jun 01, 2017, at 05:43 am
New York, June 1(Just Earth News): Israeli constraints on movement and economics, along with the blockade on the Gaza Strip and internal political strife, are at the root of Palestinian suffering in the occupied territory, according to two separate United Nations reports released as the Israeli occupation enters its fiftieth year.
UN condemns terrorist attack in Kabul, underscores need to protect civilians
Jun 01, 2017, at 05:41 am
New York, June 1(Just Earth News): Condemning the terrorist attack in the Afghan capital, Kabul, United Nations officials, including the Secretary-General and his Special Representative for the country as well as members of the Security Council underscored that all parties to the conflict are obliged, under international law, to ensure that civilians are protected from any harm.
UN Standing Police Capacity: 10 years of rapid assistance to peace operations
Jun 01, 2017, at 05:39 am
New York, June 1(Just Earth News): Ten years on, the United Nations Standing Police Capacity (SPC) continues to bolster peacekeeping operations by providing immediate start-up capability and strengthening police components with timely support, advice and assistance.
Afghanistan stands united against mindless terror: President Ghani
Jun 01, 2017, at 05:02 am
Kabul, May 31 (IBNS): A day when bombing killed at least 80 people, Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday said his nation stands united against 'mindless' terrorism.
Afghanistan Taliban denies involvement in Kabul attack
May 31, 2017, at 11:23 pm
Kabul, May 31 (IBNS): The Afghan Taliban has denied its involvement in the Kabul attack which killed 80 people on Wednesday.
At least 80 killed, 320 injured in Kabul suicide car attack in diplomatic zone
May 31, 2017, at 07:40 pm
Kabul, May 31 (IBNS) : The death toll in a massive suicide car bomb blast that ripped through Kabul's diplomatic quarter Wednesday has climbed to at least 80 while 320 people, including women and children, were left injured, reports said.
At least 60 killed or injured in Kabul suicide car explosion near Indian embassy
May 31, 2017, at 05:55 pm
Kabul, May 31 (IBNS): At least 60 people have been reportedly killed or injured in a suicide car attack on Wednesday morning in Kabul's high security diplomatic area where the Indian embassy is located, reports said.
Ontario proposes $15 an hour minimum wage from January 2019
May 31, 2017, at 05:43 pm
Toronto, May 31 (IBNS): Ontario’s Premier Kathleen Wynne has said that her Liberal government is set to increase minimum wage to $15 an hour over the next 18 months as part of sweeping changes to labour laws of the province.
Afghanistan: Officials report at least 60 casualties in Kabul blast
May 31, 2017, at 05:04 pm
Kabul, May 31 (IBNS): At least 60 people have been killed or injured in the vehicle blast which rocked Kabul on Wednesday morning, reports said.
Afghanistan: Explosion rocks Kabul, casualties feared
May 31, 2017, at 04:01 pm
Kabul, May 31 (IBNS): A heavy explosion has rocked Kabul on Wednesday morning, local Khaama Press reported.
USA successfully destroys mock ICBM, calls it a milestone programme
May 31, 2017, at 03:58 pm
Washington, May 31 (IBNS): A US interceptor rocket successfully took down a mock intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Tuesday afternoon over the Pacific Ocean, the Pentagon said.
USA successfully destroys mock ICBM, calls it a milestone programme
May 31, 2017, at 03:37 pm
Washington, May 31 (IBNS): A US interceptor rocket successfully took down a mock intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Tuesday afternoon over the Pacific Ocean, the Pentagon said.
May 31, 2017, at 01:26 pm
New York, May 31(Just Earth News): Though there are significantly fewer reports of violence in some parts of Syria, the consequences of the conflict continue to devastate lives, the top United Nations relief official said on Tuesday, calling for ending attacks and obstacles that prevent humanitarian workers from reaching the hundreds of thousands of civilians still trapped in the war-torn country.
UN atomic energy agency looks to boost ongoing contribution to sustainable development
May 31, 2017, at 01:26 pm
New York, May 31(Just Earth News): Nuclear science and technology are essential in helping countries address the twin challenges of ensuring reliable energy supplies while curbing greenhouse gas emissions, the head of the United Nations atomic agency told some 1200 participants at the opening of an international conference on Tuesday in Vienna.
May 31, 2017, at 01:25 pm
New York, May 31(Just Earth News): Highlighting the seriousness of the impact of climate change on the planet and its inhabitants, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday called for sustained action to meet the global challenge and to ensure a peaceful and sustainable future for all.
Sri Lanka: UN agency deploys rapid assessment teams to assist in wake of monsoon floods, landslides
May 31, 2017, at 01:24 pm
New York, May 31(Just Earth News): According to Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre (DMC), the South Asian country is combating floods and mudslides in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Mora, while the United Nations Migration Agency (IOM) on Tuesday deployed three rapid assessment teams to the most affected districts, where some 177 people have died and 109 remain missing.
‘We are not close’ to urgently needed peace deal in Yemen, UN envoy tells Security Council
May 31, 2017, at 01:23 pm
New York, May 31(Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy for Yemen on Tuesday stressed an urgent need for a peace agreement by the warring sides in the country, but confessed that “we are not close†to such an accord due to the failure of the key parties to compromise.
May 31, 2017, at 01:22 pm
New York, May 31(Just Earth News): To contain the latest outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) provided technical support to 145 volunteers of the Congolese Red Cross and community health workers to deliver lifesaving information to local populations in remote areas along the Central African Republic border.
FEATURE: ‘Grandpa Oyster’ offers example of sustainable ocean business
May 31, 2017, at 01:21 pm
New York, May 31(Just Earth News): Shigeatsu Hatakeyama’s oyster farm was completely destroyed by the deadly tsunami that hit north-east Japan in March 2011.
Libya: UN ramps up cooperation to help hundreds of thousands of desperate refugees and migrants
May 31, 2017, at 06:27 am
New York, May 31(Just Earth News): Two United Nations agencies on Tuesday pledged to join forces and “go the extra mile†by expanding operations in Libya and enhancing their support to migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and Libyans affected by the ongoing conflict.
Perpetrators of attack in Baghdad during Ramadan must be held accountable – UN chief
May 31, 2017, at 06:26 am
New York, May 31(Just Earth News): Condemning “in the strongest terms†recent terrorist attacks in Iraqi capital, Baghdad, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday underscored the need to swiftly apprehend and prosecute its perpetrators.
Tobacco’s killer toxins also wreak havoc on the environment, UN health agency warns
May 31, 2017, at 06:25 am
New York, May 31(Just Earth News): Stamping out tobacco use can save millions of lives and combat poverty, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday and spotlighted for the first time the ways in which tobacco affects human well-being from an environmental perspective – caused by production, distribution and waste.
Recent tragedies at sea highlight urgency for safe pathways to Europe – UN refugee agency
May 31, 2017, at 06:24 am
New York, May 31(Just Earth News): Against the backdrop of more than 1,700 people having perished this year while undertaking perilous crossings across central Mediterranean Sea to reach mainland Europe, the United Nations refugee agency has appealed for “credible alternatives†to ensure accessible and safe ways for people in need of international protection to reach the continent.
Central African Republic: Amid fresh violence, UN rallies support for displaced
May 31, 2017, at 06:23 am
New York, May 31(Just Earth News): United Nations agencies are seeking to rally support for the people fleeing escalating violence in the Central African Republic (CAR), while the Organization's human rights office has called for the establishment of a strong justice system in the country.
White House communications director resigns
May 30, 2017, at 11:43 pm
Washington, May 30 (IBNS): Communications director of the White House Mike Dubke has resigned, media reports said on Tuesday.
Australian government planning to ban registered child sex offenders from travelling overseas
May 30, 2017, at 11:24 pm
Sydney, May 30 (IBNS): In a major move, the Australian government is planning to introduce tough new law that will try to crack down on child sex tourism.
Two blasts rock Baghdad, several killed
May 30, 2017, at 11:02 pm
Baghdad, May 30 (IBNS): Two blasts rocked Iraq's city Baghdad on Tuesday, killing at least 60 people, media reports said.
Australia: SC sentences mother to 20 years jail-time for killing three children
May 30, 2017, at 05:17 pm
Victoria, May 30 (IBNS): The Supreme Court of Victoria has sentenced a woman to at least 20 years jail-time for deliberately killing three of her children, reports said.