Iran: UN rights expert warns prisoners of conscience at risk of death after prolonged hunger strike

Jan 10, 2017, at 01:48 pm

New York, Jan 10 (Just Earth News): Raising alarm over the health of several prisoners of conscience in Iran, who have been on a prolonged hunger strike contesting the legality of their detention, the United Nations expert on the human rights situation there urged the authorities to “immediately and unconditionally” release all those who have been arbitrarily arrested, detained and prosecuted for exercising their rights.

Yemen: EU-UN partnership to target ‘alarming’ food insecurity

Jan 10, 2017, at 01:47 pm

New York, Jan 10 (Just Earth News): With 14 million people in Yemen lacking reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food, the European Union (EU) has committed 12 million euros to assist the efforts of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to tackle rising hunger in the strife-torn Gulf of Aden country.

UN agency seeks $813 million to support Palestine refugees fleeing Syria and those living in occupied territory

Jan 10, 2017, at 05:09 am

New York, Jan 9 (Just Earth News): With Palestinians in the Occupied Palestinian Territory – including East Jerusalem – and those who have fled the conflict in Syria, facing humanitarian crises, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) today launched an $813 million emergency aid appeal.

Security Council strongly condemns terrorist attack in Jerusalem that kills four Israelis

Jan 10, 2017, at 04:38 am

New York, Jan 9 (Just Earth News): The Security Council has strongly denounced the terrorist attack in Jerusalem yesterday, in which four Israelis were killed and 15 injured.

Pakistan successfully test fires Submarine Launched Cruise Missile Babur-3

Jan 10, 2017, at 12:27 am

Islamabad Jan 9 (IBNS): Pakistan on Monday conducted its first successful test fire of Submarine Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM) Babur-3 having a range of 450 kilometers, from an undisclosed location in the Indian Ocean.

Meryl Streep is an over-rated actresses in Hollywood: Trump hits back

Jan 10, 2017, at 12:11 am

Los Angeles,Jan 9 (IBNS): Facing criticisms, US presidential-elect Donald Trump attacked actress Meryl Streep and called her an 'over-rated actresses in Hollywood'.

Nine policemen killed in Egypt suicide bomber attack

Jan 09, 2017, at 08:58 pm

El Arish (Egypt), Jan 9 (IBNS): A suicide bomber driving a garbage truck packed with explosives rammed his vehicle into an Egyptian security checkpoint in Sinai, on Monday, killing nine people, according to media reports.

Donald Trump slams media as 'fake'

Jan 09, 2017, at 04:00 pm

Washington, Jan 9 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump's perpetual fight with the press continued as the former slammed the latter as fake.

Afghanistan: Roadside bombing kills 6 Taliban militants

Jan 09, 2017, at 05:47 am

Kabul, Jan 8 (IBNS): A roadside bombing in the Bakwa district of Afghanistan's western Farah province left at least six Taliban terrorists killed on Sunday, media reports said.

Jerusalem: Lorry driver plows truck into troops, four killed

Jan 09, 2017, at 12:48 am

Jerusalem, Jan 8 (IBNS): At least four people were killed when a lorry rammed into a group of soldiers in Jerusalem on Sunday, media reports said.

Bangladesh: Maitree Express hits car, 5 killed

Jan 08, 2017, at 09:29 pm

Dhaka, Jan 8 (IBNS): At least five people were killed as the Kolkata-bound Maitree Express train hit a car on a level-crossing at Gazipur area in Bangladesh on Sunday, media reports said.

Trump hails the UK as long time ally, special

Jan 08, 2017, at 04:45 pm

Washington, Jan 8 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump has hailed the United Kingdom as special and a long time ally.

Trump looking forward towards improved relation with Russia

Jan 08, 2017, at 04:27 pm

Washington, Jan 8 (IBNS): Advocating for an improved relationship with Russia, US President-elect Donald Trump said he's looking forward towards one.

'Mário Soares' legacy goes far beyond Portugal,' says UN chief Guterres, as former leader dies at 92

Jan 08, 2017, at 10:35 am

New York, Jan 8 (Just Earth News): Deeply saddened by the passing of former Portuguese President and Prime Minister Mário Soares, who died earlier on Saturday in Lisbon at the age of 92, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres hailed the commitment to freedom and democracy that made Soares “one of those rare political leaders of true European and global stature.”

UN condemns deadly ambush that leaves one 'blue helmet' dead in Central African Republic

Jan 08, 2017, at 08:32 am

New York, Jan 8 (Just Earth News): The Security Council has strongly condemned the ambush by unknown attackers late last week against a convoy of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) in Bokayai, in the northwest part of the country, in which one Bangladeshi peacekeeper was killed.

Shooter at Fort Lauderdale airport had no Canadian connection

Jan 08, 2017, at 05:48 am

Toronto, Jan 8 (IBNS): A gunman, who had opened fire in the baggage claim area at the Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, Friday just before 1 p.m, killing five people and wounding several before being taken into custody, had no Canadian connection, media reports said.

Syria: Car bomb blast kills 43

Jan 08, 2017, at 04:41 am

Azaz, Jan 7 (IBNS): Car bomb blast in the rebel-held Syrian town of Azaz has left at least 43 people dead on Saturday, media reports said.

Declassified US intelligence reports points to Russian cyber campaign to sabotage US Presidential election

Jan 07, 2017, at 08:40 pm

Washington, Jan 7 (IBNS): President of Russia, Putin 'sought to help Trump win election', the US Intelligence said in a declassified report released on Friday, according to media sources.

Florida airport shooter identified as Iraq war veteran

Jan 07, 2017, at 07:34 pm

Miami, Jan 7 (IBNS): The gunman, who opened fire at Fort Lauderdale airport in Forida, USA on Friday, leaving at least five killed and several injured, has been identified as an Iraq war veteran, media reports said.

Florida airport shooting leaves five killed, suspect in custody

Jan 07, 2017, at 03:05 pm

Miami, Jan 7 (IBNS): In shocking incident, a lone gunman opened fire at Fort Lauderdale airport in Forida, USA on Friday, leaving at least five killed and about 40 people injured.

New task force to develop strategy to strengthen UN response to sexual exploitation and abuse

Jan 07, 2017, at 02:00 pm

New York, Jan 7 (Just Earth News): The United Nations on Friday announced that it plans to strengthen its approach to preventing and responding to sexual exploitation and abuse by creating a high-level task force that will develop a “clear, game-changing strategy” to achieve “visible and measurable further improvement.”

Lack of water access in Damascus is creating risks for children, UN warns

Jan 07, 2017, at 01:59 pm

New York, Jan 7 (Just Earth News): Following two weeks with no access to running water for millions of people in and around Damascus due to ongoing fighting near the Syrian capital, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday raised the alarm over a potential increase in diarrheal diseases among children.

Syrian refugees in Lebanon face economic hardship and food shortages – joint UN agency study

Jan 07, 2017, at 01:58 pm

New York, Jan 7 (Just Earth News): A joint United Nations agency study has revealed that Syrian refugees in Lebanon remain highly vulnerable and that despite living there for years, their economic situation continues to be difficult, leaving more than a third food insecure.

Fort Lauderdale Airport shooting: 5 killed

Jan 07, 2017, at 01:42 pm

Washington, Jan 7 (IBNS): At least five people were killed when a gunman opened fire at the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, international airport on Friday, media reports said.

Several killed in Florida airport shooting by lone gunman

Jan 07, 2017, at 06:36 am

Miami, Jan 7 (IBNS) Several people died when a gunman went on a shooting spree in the Fort Lauderdale airport in Forida, USA on Friday, said reports.

2016 deadliest year ever for migrants crossing Mediterranean – UN agency

Jan 07, 2017, at 04:54 am

New York, Jan 6 (Just Earth News): More migrants were killed crossing the Mediterranean Sea to Europe in 2016 than ever before, according to the United Nations migration agency in the region.

With temperatures dropping, asylum-seekers on Greek islands need to be moved to the mainland – UN refugee agency

Jan 07, 2017, at 04:50 am

New York, Jan 6 (Just Earth News): Drawing attention to situation of hundreds of asylum-seekers on the Greek Aegean islands, facing further vulnerability as temperatures are expected to drop in the coming days, the United Nations refugee agency underlined the urgent need to accelerate their transfer to the mainland.

UN rights expert to assess potential abuses in northern Myanmar

Jan 07, 2017, at 04:45 am

New York, Jan 6 (Just Earth News): An independent United Nations expert will assess the human rights situation in Myanmar starting next week, it was announced, following increasing concerns about civilians in Kachin State and the escalating violence in Rakhine State.

Canada: Multiple homes destroyed by fire in Bradword West Gwillimbury

Jan 07, 2017, at 04:33 am

Toronto, Jan 6 (IBNS): Five homes, which were being constructed in a Bradword West Gwillimbury neighbourhood, were destroyed in a fire Toronto on Friday morning, media reports said.

British High Commissioner meets Pakistan Army Chief

Jan 07, 2017, at 04:20 am

Rawalpindi, Jan 6 (IBNS): Thomas Drew, British High Commissioner on Friday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ.