Mosul: 200,000 more people could be displaced as battle nears Old City – UN

May 19, 2017, at 03:58 am

New York, May 18(Just Earth News): As military operations against terrorists intensify and move closer to Mosul's Old City area, up to 200,000 more people could be displaced, a senior United Nations humanitarian official in Iraq warned on Thursday.

Industry leaders agree to implement UN agency's standards on clinical trial reporting

May 19, 2017, at 03:57 am

New York, May 18(Just Earth News): With about half of all clinical trial results unreported, some of the world's largest founders of medical research and international non-governmental organizations on Thursday agreed to adopt standards – based on United Nations health agency's recommendations – to register and publicly disclose results of all clinical trials they fund or support.

UN expert urges Dominican Republic to place child protection at core of tourism strategy

May 19, 2017, at 03:56 am

New York, May 18(Just Earth News): Those who come to the Dominican Republic to sexually exploit children must know that they will be punished, a United Nations independent expert said, urging the Government to put child protection at the centre of its tourism strategy.

Alberta brings tougher regulations against PayDay Loans

May 18, 2017, at 09:43 pm

Calgary May 18 (IBNS): Once a roaring business, payday loans stores- which offer a small, short-term unsecured loan -are now becoming a shadow of their bygone days, because of stricter provincial regulations on the one hand and significant fall in demand due to poor economy.

Afghanistan: NDS raids Taliban lair, kills one, foils attack

May 18, 2017, at 08:01 pm

Kabul, May 18 (IBNS): The Afghan National Directorate of Security (NDS), the country's central intelligence agency reported the killing of a Taliban insurgent on Wednesday, following a raid on one the terrorist organisation's hideout, thereby preventing an attack from taking place, local Khaama Press reported.

Islamabad says two diplomats arrested by Afghan officials

May 18, 2017, at 07:59 pm

Kabul/Islamabad, May 18 (IBNS): The Pakistan Foreign Ministry on Thursday claimed that two of their diplomats have been arrested by Afghan security forces in the latter's capital Kabul, media reports said.

USA: Florida man bitten on tongue while trying to kiss a rattlesnake

May 18, 2017, at 07:56 pm

Tallahassee, May 18 (IBNS): A Florida man landed in the hospital after being bitten on the tongue by a rattlesnake 'while trying to kiss it', reports said.

23 militants killed in US airstrikes in Afghanistan

May 18, 2017, at 06:12 pm

Kabul, May 18 (IBNS) : At least 23 militants were killed in airstrikes conducted by the US forces in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan.

Pakistan: Four terrorists executed

May 18, 2017, at 06:05 pm

Islamabad, May 18 (IBNS): Four hardcore terrorists were executed by Pakistani authorities in Pakistan on Thursday, officials said.

Japan: Princess Mako gives up monarchy in order to marry commoner

May 18, 2017, at 04:18 pm

Tokyo, May 18 (IBNS): Princess Mako, the eldest granddaughter of Japanese ruler Emperor Akihito, is set to relinquish her royal status for the sake of love, reports said.

Pakistan: Explosion damages gas pipeline

May 18, 2017, at 03:55 pm

Islamabad, May 18 (IBNS): A explosion hit the Sui gas pipeline near Madinatul Hikmat area of Pakistan's Manghopir on Thursday, media reports said.

Ohio: Teacher faces jailtime for having sex with student after inebriating him

May 18, 2017, at 03:46 pm

Columbus, May 18 (IBNS): A former Ohio prep teacher has been sentenced to two-years jail-time by a local court for having sex with a student after inebriating him with alcohol, reports said.

Indonesia: Two gay men sentenced to 85 lashes by Sharia court

May 18, 2017, at 03:15 pm

Aceh, May 18 (IBNS): A Sharia court in Indonesia's Aceh province has sentenced two men to 85 lashes after finding them guilty of having gay sex, reports said.

Innovators, UN discuss using tech to tackle world's development challenges

May 18, 2017, at 01:32 pm

New York, May 18(Just Earth News): From drones dropping food and medicines, to handheld devices that can diagnose Ebola with a drop of blood, the latest technological advances are converging to make the “unthinkable happen,” said global innovators and heads of tech companies invited to the United Nations on Wednesday to discuss how to emerging technologies can boost achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Amid 'alarming rise' in obesity, UN study finds one in three European adolescents overweight

May 18, 2017, at 01:31 pm

New York, May 18(Just Earth News): Citing eating habits, physical activity and sedentary behaviours, the United Nations health agency launched a new publication on Wednesday at the European Congress on Obesity in Portugal which revealed a rising number of obese adolescents in many countries across Europe.

Secretary-General Guterres praises a united Europe as 'fundamental pillar' of strong UN

May 18, 2017, at 01:30 pm

New York, May 18(Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday stressed that the European Union's contribution is absolutely essential for the United Nations, from support to peacekeeping to protecting human rights, solving conflicts, advancing the agenda for sustainable development and fighting climate change.

As four countries face famine, world 'must step up now' says top UN food security forum

May 18, 2017, at 01:29 pm

New York, May 18(Just Earth News): With famine looming in four countries, the United Nations-backed Committee on World Food Security (CFS) stressed on Wednesday the need to rally support for both immediate relief to people at risk and for longer-term initiatives.

Canada Post unveils Trans-Canada Highway stamp to celebrate 150th anniversary of the nation

May 18, 2017, at 09:42 am

Toronto, May 18 (IBNS): Canada Post’s fifth of 10 commemorative stamps was unveiled on Tuesday in Regina by country music star Dean Brody to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canada's Confederation, media reports said.

On day against homophobia, UN officials urge respect for sexual and gender diversity

May 18, 2017, at 05:54 am

New York, May 17(Just Earth News): Marking the international day against homophobia, senior United Nations officials on Wednesday called for respect for sexual and gender diversity and urged the protection of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people from discrimination and harm.

Big data can have a 'big impact' on achievement of Global Goals, UN says on IT Day

May 18, 2017, at 05:53 am

New York, May 17(Just Earth News): Mastering and measuring 'big data' – to map poverty from space or use mobile phones to track food security – could boost evidence-based decision-making at local and global levels and drive the implementation of all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the United Nations telecommunications agency said on Wednesday.

UN agency, IKEA partnership leads to first solar farm in refugee camp

May 18, 2017, at 05:52 am

New York, May 17(Just Earth News): The world's first solar farm in a refugee camp switched on on Wednesday in northern Jordan, providing renewable energy sources to about 20,000 Syrians living in the Azraq camp, the United Nations refugee agency on Wednesday said.

Côte d'Ivoire: UN chief welcomes country's return to calm after unrest

May 18, 2017, at 05:50 am

New York, May 17(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has commended the Government of Côte d'Ivoire for restoring security following a mutiny over pay, his spokesperson said.

Reporting of global death statistics improving, UN agency reports

May 18, 2017, at 05:47 am

New York, May 17(Just Earth News): An increasing amount of deaths have recorded causes, but more than half still have incomplete or incorrect information, the United Nations health agency reported.

Chelsea Manning freed from military prison

May 18, 2017, at 02:17 am

Kansas, May 17 (IBNS): US soldier Chelsea Manning was freed from the military prison after serving seven years, according to BBC News on Wednesday.

Militants attack state-run broadcaster in Afghanistan, 10 killed

May 18, 2017, at 02:07 am

Kabul, May 17 (IBNS): Terrorists attacked National Radio Television building in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan which killed at least 10 people on Wednesday, media reports said.

Pakistan executes four terrorists

May 18, 2017, at 01:20 am

Islamabad, May 17 (IBNS): Pakistan on Wednesday said it has executed four militants.

Afghanistan: 4 ISIS militants killed

May 17, 2017, at 10:29 pm

Kabul, May 17 (IBNS): At least four ISIS militants were killed in air strike in Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province, media reports said.

Afghanistan: Militants attack state-run broadcaster, 2 killed

May 17, 2017, at 09:21 pm

Kabul, May 17 (IBNS): Militants attack on the National Radio Television building in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province left at least two people killed, media reports said on Wednesday.

UNESCO urges investigation into murder of award-winning Mexican journalist

May 17, 2017, at 01:48 pm

New York, May 17(Just Earth News): Following the killing of award-winning Mexican journalist Javier Arturo Valdez Cárdenas, the head of the United Nations cultural agency on Tuesday encouraged the country’s authorities to move quickly to conduct a thorough investigation to ensure the killing does not go unpunished.

Anaemic economic growth in some regions hampers progress on Global Goals, UN report finds

May 17, 2017, at 01:47 pm

New York, May 17(Just Earth News): Over the last six months, global economic progress has predictably picked up, but low-level growth in some regions has tempered efforts to meet globally agreed development goals, according to a new United Nations report launched on Tuesday in New York.