Tackling corruption ‘from the top down’ essential, declares UN chief, marking key global treaty
May 24, 2018, at 07:40 pm
New York, May 24 (IBNS): Corruption and complicity know no geographical boundaries, and it is society’s most vulnerable who get hurt the most, senior United Nations officials said on Wednesday, calling on Government leaders to fight the scourge, “from the top down”.
Afghanistan: Farah offensive kills at least 11 Taliban militants
May 24, 2018, at 04:10 pm
Kabul, May 24 (IBNS): At least 11 Taliban militants were gunned down in an anti-terrorism offensive by Afghanistan's special forces, reports said.
May 24, 2018, at 06:56 am
Naypyidaw: A Rohingya armed group brandishing guns and swords is responsible for at least one, and potentially a second, massacre of up to 99 Hindu women, men, and children as well as additional unlawful killings and abductions of Hindu villagers in August 2017, Amnesty International revealed on Tuesday after carrying out a detailed investigation inside Myanmar’s Rakhine State.
Syrian terrorists relocating to Afghanistan, says Russian Defence Minister
May 23, 2018, at 08:54 pm
Moscow/Kabul, May 23 (IBNS): Sounding alert, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has reportedly said that militants from Syria are relocating to Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: Kandahar explosion claims 21 lives
May 23, 2018, at 08:53 pm
Kabul, May 23 (IBNS): The death toll in Tuesday's car bomb explosion in Afghanistan's Kandahar province has risen to 21, reports said on Wednesday.
Canada: Ontario's leaders, where they stand before June 7 elections
May 23, 2018, at 06:03 pm
Ottawa, May 23 (IBNS): According to Poll Tracker, an aggregation of all publicly available polling data, latest trends prior to the June 7 elections indicate that Progressive Conservatives (PCs) have 37.9 percent support, with the New Democratic Party (NDP) at 33.8 percent support, revealing a gain of over seven points for the NDP since the last pre-campaign update, media reports said.
UN pays tribute to the Organization’s founding mothers
May 23, 2018, at 05:59 pm
New York, May 23 (IBNS): Women have played a pivotal role in the United Nations since its inception in 1945, including in the first international agreement proclaiming gender equality as a fundamental human right: the UN Charter.
New project safeguards Rohingya refugees; boosts local farming – UN migration agency
May 23, 2018, at 05:42 pm
New York, May 23 (IBNS): A major canal dredging project underway in Southern Bangladesh to protect Rohingya refugees from monsoon floods, will have the added benefit of boosting local agriculture, the United Nations migration agency said Tuesday.
UN calls on Algeria to stop expelling thousands of sub-Saharan African migrants
May 23, 2018, at 05:39 pm
New York, May 23 (IBNS): The United Nations human rights office (OHCHR) has called on the Algerian Government to stop collectively expelling thousands of migrants, particularly from sub-Saharan Africa, saying it violates international human rights law.
UN chief urges governments to shield more civilians from violence in conflict
May 23, 2018, at 05:29 pm
New York, May 23 (IBNS): With more than 128 million people worldwide requiring immediate humanitarian aid, mostly due to war and violence, the United Nations Secretary-General has urged the international community to do more to protect civilians caught in conflict.
Adelaide Archbishop to step down from post following conviction
May 23, 2018, at 04:26 pm
Melbourne, May 23 (IBNS): Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson has announced on Wednesday that he will be stepping down from his post after an Australian court found him guilty of concealing child sex abuse complaints.
Armed gangs force 'growing number' to flee north and south, in Central America
May 23, 2018, at 04:02 pm
New York, May 23 (IBNS): The number of people fleeing violence and persecution from States in Central America, including Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras, has risen by nearly 60 per cent in the space of just a year, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has warned.
Human rights under attack, ‘no longer a priority; a pariah’ – UN rights chief
May 23, 2018, at 03:59 pm
New York, May 23 (IBNS): The world is sliding back on human rights and its principles are under attack in all corners of the globe, the top United Nations rights official warned on Tuesday, urging people everywhere to show “fierce and passionate commitment” in defending them.
Canada's federal divorce laws being overhauled by Liberal Govt
May 23, 2018, at 04:49 am
Ottawa, May 22 (IBNS): Changes to Canada's family justice system are being proposed by the Liberal government to prioritize children's best interests, media reports said.
Canada: Fire in Toronto stable, kills 16 horses
May 23, 2018, at 12:11 am
Toronto, May 22 (IBNS): Sixteen horses were killed in a fire which broke out in Sunnybrook stables in Toronto at an early morning on Monday.
Kandahar explosion: At least two killed, 25 injured
May 22, 2018, at 09:33 pm
Kabul, May 22 (IBNS): At least two people have been killed and 25 others sustained injuries in the explosion which rocked Afghanistan's Kandahar on Tuesday afternoon, local Khaama Press reported quoting a security source.
Blast rocks Afghanistan's Kandahar province
May 22, 2018, at 09:13 pm
Kabul, May 22 (IBNS): An explosion rocked Afghanistan's Kandahar province on Tuesday afternoon, reports said.
Pakistan: Heatstroke in Karachi claims at least 65 lives, says Edhi Foundation
May 22, 2018, at 09:07 pm
Karachi, May 22 (IBNS): At least 65 people have died so far this summer due to soaring temperatures in Pakistan's Karachi region, local Dawn News reported quoting the Edhi Foundation.
US threat to maximise sanctions on Iran under criticism
May 22, 2018, at 06:36 pm
Washington/Tehran, May 22 (IBNS): The United Stated has come under fire from Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif for threatening to maximise sanctions on Iran.
Rich variety of life on earth essential says UN chief Guterres, marking biological diversity day
May 22, 2018, at 03:09 pm
New York, May 22 (IBNS): The welfare and prosperity of people now and in the future, depends on a “rich variety of life on earth” said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in his message for the International Day for Biological Diversity, marked on Tuesday.
May 22, 2018, at 03:05 pm
New York, May 22 (IBNS): Opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan reached a record-high last year, leading to unprecedented levels of potential heroin on the world market, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said in a new report released on Monday.
‘Done right,’ expanded partnerships can deliver more sustainable results – deputy UN chief
May 22, 2018, at 02:46 pm
New York, May 22 (IBNS): Cooperation over development is critical in delivering the ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the UN deputy chief said on Monday, calling for strengthened “multi-stakeholder” partnerships, and better policy coordination.
Realistic solutions must form basis of Global Compact for migration – UN conference
May 22, 2018, at 02:43 pm
New York, May 22 (IBNS): Reflecting the reality of life on the ground for millions of migrants fleeing their homes must form the basis of the upcoming United Nations-backed Global Compact for migration, a hearing on the key issue was told on Monday.
May 22, 2018, at 02:40 pm
New York, May 22 (IBNS): Conversations taking place across Libya indicate that citizens are “yearning for a united and sovereign nation,” the top United Nations official in the country told the Security Council in New York on Monday.
‘Alarming levels’ of methamphetamine trafficking in Asia’s Mekong, UN warns
May 22, 2018, at 02:34 pm
New York, May 22 (IBNS): Organized crime groups in Asia’s Mekong region have intensified the production and trafficking of highly-addictive methamphetamine, extending the illegal trade into countries such as Australia, Japan and New Zealand, senior drug policy leaders warned on Monday at a United Nations-backed regional conference.
Canada: Police in search of three men involved in Toronto shooting
May 22, 2018, at 02:13 am
Toronto, May 21 (IBNS): The Toronto police are in search of three suspects who are involved in the shooting which took place on Sunday night, media reports said.
Canadians stranded in Cuba after plane crash
May 22, 2018, at 01:03 am
Havana, May 21 (IBNS): Several Canadians, who went to Cuba to spend vacations, are unable to return to their own country after a plane crash in the capital city.
UN, Somali Government seek $80 million in immediate relief for flood-affected populations
May 21, 2018, at 08:34 pm
New York, May 21 (IBNS): The United Nations and the Somali Government on Sunday launched a joint appeal for $80 million to provide immediate help for the people affected by recent flooding in the country’s centre and south.
China to buy more goods and services from the US
May 20, 2018, at 10:36 pm
Washington/Beijing, May 20 (IBNS): China has agreed to increase its import of goods and services from the United States, reports said on Sunday.
Harry-Meghan wedding: Royal Family thanks public for support
May 20, 2018, at 09:56 pm
London, May 20 (IBNS): The British Royal Family has thanked everyone for their support, following the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Saturday.