United States: UN human rights office welcomes California moratorium on death penalty
Mar 15, 2019, at 09:36 am
New York, Mar 15 (IBNS): The UN human rights office (OHCHR) has welcomed the signing of an executive order by the Governor of California, in the United States, to impose a moratorium on carrying out the death penalty, which grants a reprieve to 737 inmates, up to end of his term in office.
UN welcomes 'record' Brussels conference pledge of nearly $7 billion to support Syrians
Mar 15, 2019, at 09:31 am
New York, Mar 15 (IBNS): Foreign ministers from more than 50 countries gathered on Thursday at a joint European Union-UN pledging conference, and pledged to provide a record $6.97 billion, to support millions of Syrians in need both inside the country, and sheltering in host communities beyond its borders.
Afghanistan: 2-year-old rescued in Herat, 2 kidnappers detained
Mar 15, 2019, at 09:26 am
Kabul, Mar 15 (IBNS): Police have rescued a minor who was abducted in Afghanistan's western Herat province on Thursday, media reports said.
New Zealand mosques attacks: Several feared dead after shooting in Christchurch
Mar 15, 2019, at 08:57 am
Christchurch, Mar 15 (IBNS): Several people are feared to have lost their lives as gunmen opened fire at two Christchurch mosques in New Zealand on Friday.
Ontario to promote education support for students with autism
Mar 14, 2019, at 10:35 pm
Ottawa, Mar 14 (IBNS): The Ontario government is promoting existing programs and supports for educators to ensure students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) feel safe and supported in their classrooms, media reports said.
Canada to update and modernize its Official Languages Act
Mar 14, 2019, at 09:35 pm
Ottawa, Mar 14 (IBNS): In celebration of the 50th anniversary of its Official Languages Act, Canada has initiated a review of the Act after its announcement in June 2018 to modernize it, media reports said.
Pakistan's support to terror creates worrying situation in South Asia, feel experts
Mar 14, 2019, at 02:14 pm
Geneva, Mar 14: At a time when relationship between two nuclear armed nations- India and Pakistan- have deteriorated over the Pulwama attack and the subsequent incidents, experts assembled on the sidelines of the 40th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva said the support given by PM Imran Khan's nation to terror is creating a worrying situation in South Asia.
Around 260,000 children in DR Congo’s Kasai region suffering severe acute malnutrition
Mar 14, 2019, at 08:59 am
New York, Mar 14 (IBNS): More than a quarter of a million children in the Kasai region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – and thousands of others who have fled with their families to nearby provinces – are suffering severe and acute malnutrition, and need lifesaving treatment, said the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday.
UN must provide redress for minorities placed in toxic Kosovo camps, says rights expert
Mar 14, 2019, at 08:55 am
New York, Mar 14 (IBNS): An independent rights expert appointed by the Human Rights Council has called on the United Nations to “provide justice and remedies” to displaced people who suffered lead poisoning after being housed in UN camps on toxic wasteland in Kosovo.
Mar 14, 2019, at 08:48 am
New York, Mar 14 (IBNS): After hearing from many of the world’s top women politicians on Tuesday in a session on “Women in Power”, Secretary-General António Guterres, held a Town Hall meeting for civil society activists where he underscored the importance of women seizing the initiative in the struggle for gender equality.
Syrians still living on ‘razor edge’ as UN launches $8.8 billion dollar appeal
Mar 14, 2019, at 08:44 am
New York, Mar 14 (IBNS): An $8.8 billion funding appeal has been issued by the UN to help millions of Syrians who live a “razor-edge existence” inside and outside the war-torn country, along with the communities struggling to host them.
Baloch activists assemble in Geneva, highlight Pakistani atrocities
Mar 14, 2019, at 08:36 am
Geneva, Mar 14 (IBNS): Baloch Human Rights defenders, activists, and their international supporters assembled in Geneva and adopted a resolution where they asked the international community to come forward and urge the government of Pakistan to refrain from the use of oppressive measures leading to human rights violations in Balochistan.
USA grounds Boeing 737 Max after FAA finds 'similarities' between deadly crashes
Mar 14, 2019, at 02:02 am
Washington, Mar 13 (Sputnik/IBNS) The United States' investigation into two deadly air accidents involving Boeing 737 Max aircraft has discovered "some similarities" that led to a temporary grounding of the entire 737 Max fleet, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in its emergency order on Wednesday. The move follows the grounding of the aircraft type by several countries, including India, after the Ethiopian Airlines accident killing 157 passengers.
Saudi Arabia fails to provide details of probe into Journalist's murder: State Dept
Mar 13, 2019, at 10:09 pm
Washington, Mar 13 (Sputnik/IBNS) Saudi Arabia has not provided pertinent details of its investigation into last year's killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul, the State Department said on Wednesday in its annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.
US accuses Russian govt of restricting freedom of expression - State Dept
Mar 13, 2019, at 10:06 pm
Washington, Mar 13 (Sputnik) The United Sates believes Russia is restricting freedom of expression, the State Department said on Wednesday in its annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2018.
Kosovo SF engaged in attacks against ethnic minorities - US State Dept.
Mar 13, 2019, at 10:04 pm
Washington, Mar 13 (Sputnik/UNI): Kosovo's security forces have engaged in attacks against ethnic communities and other marginalized groups, the State Department said on Wednesday in its annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.
At least 31 Al-Qaeda members killed in airstrike in Southeastern Afghanistan
Mar 13, 2019, at 07:27 pm
Moscow, Mar 13 (Sputnik) At least 31 militants from the al-Qaeda terrorist group (banned in Russia) have been killed during an airstrike carried out by Afghan security forces in the county's southeastern Ghazni province, the Afghan Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
Iranian president meets Shiite spiritual leader in Iraq
Mar 13, 2019, at 06:14 pm
Baghdad, Mar 13 (Xinhua) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday met with Iraq's most revered Shiite spiritual leader Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani in the holy city of Najaf, a provincial source said.
New Zealand introduces bill to improve organ donation rates
Mar 13, 2019, at 04:57 pm
Wellington, Mar 13 (Xinhua/UNI) New Zealand's Health Minister David Clark said on Wednesday the government is progressing legislation aimed at increasing the number of life-saving organ transplants for New Zealanders through improved donation rates.
Gas cylinder blast in Kabul leaves to traffic policemen hurt
Mar 13, 2019, at 03:57 pm
Kabul, Mar 13 (IBNS): A gas cylinder blast in Afghanistan capital Kabul city on Wednesday left at least two traffic policemen hurt, media reports said on Wednesday.
Lebanon bans Boeing 737 aircraft after Ethiopian Airlines crash
Mar 13, 2019, at 03:12 pm
Beirut, Mar 13 (UNI): After Singapore and Germany, Lebanese on Wednesday announced its ban on the Boeing 737 aircraft using Lebanon's airspace, the National News Agency reported.
California governor to halt executions
Mar 13, 2019, at 12:38 pm
San Francisco, Mar 13 (UNI) California Governor Gavin Newsom will announce a moratorium on executions and a temporary reprieve for all 737 inmates on death row in the state.
All eyes on China as US links UNSC move on Azhar to regional peace
Mar 13, 2019, at 11:07 am
Washington, Mar 13 (UNI) : All eyes will be on China globally on Wednesday as the powerful UNSC will take up the proposal for designating Pakistan-based JeM chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist.
US says "meaningful progress" made in talks with Taliban
Mar 13, 2019, at 10:04 am
Washington, Mar 12 (Xinhua/UNI): The United States and Taliban wrapped up their talks in Doha, the capital city of Qatar, with "meaningful progress" made, said the US State Department on Tuesday.
US lawmakers introduce bill to force Trump publish visitor logs
Mar 13, 2019, at 10:01 am
Washington, Mar 13 (Sputnik/UNI): A new bill in the US Congress would force President Donald Trump to publish official visitor logs of the White House and other locations where he regularly conducts official business, Congressman Mike Quigley and Senator Tom Udall said in a joint news release.
Venezuela investigates Guaido for electrical sabotage
Mar 13, 2019, at 09:58 am
Caracas (Xinhua/UNI): Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido is under investigation for sabotage following a massive blackout, Attorney General Tarek William Saab said on Tuesday.
US House of Representatives passes 3 Anti-Russia bills
Mar 13, 2019, at 09:53 am
Washington, Mar 13 (Sputnik/UNI): The House of Representatives passed three anti-Russian bills requiring US intelligence to conduct assessments of the Russian government’s plans, examine corruption among Russian authorities and outlaw the US recognition of Crimea as a part of Russia, the texts of the documents said.
US has every intention of driving Iranian oil exports to zero: Pompeo
Mar 13, 2019, at 09:47 am
Houston, Mar 13 (Sputnik/UNI) The United States is intent on driving Iran's oil exports to zero as quickly as possible, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said during remarks at a CERAWeek energy conference.
US authorities uncover "largest college admissions scam ever prosecuted"
Mar 13, 2019, at 09:44 am
Washington, Mar 13 (Xinhua/UNI) US federal prosecutors on Tuesday charged nearly 50 people in a scam where the wealthy paid to have their children admitted to elite schools.
Lebanon to sign new economic agreements with Saudi Arabia soon: PM
Mar 13, 2019, at 09:34 am
Beirut, Mar 13 (Xinhua/UNI): Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri said Tuesday that Lebanon will sign new economic agreements with Saudi Arabia soon to enhance bilateral cooperation.