UN launches new framework to strengthen fight against terrorism
Dec 07, 2018, at 10:13 am
New York, Dec 7 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres launched a new Organization-wide framework on Thursday to coordinate efforts across the peace and security, humanitarian, human rights and sustainable development sectors.
Western Sahara: A 'peaceful solution’ to conflict is possible, says UN envoy
Dec 07, 2018, at 10:12 am
New York, Dec 7 (IBNS): The first UN-led talks in six years over the disputed Western Sahara-region concluded on a positive note on Thursday in Geneva, where the Organization’s representative Horst Köhler said that further discussions are planned “in the first quarter of 2019”.
Yemen war: UN chief urges good faith as ‘milestone’ talks get underway in Sweden
Dec 07, 2018, at 10:11 am
New York, Dec 7 (IBNS): The Yemeni Government and the Houthi opposition have gathered at United Nations-sponsored political talks, close to the Swedish capital, Stockholm, aimed at ending nearly four years of brutal war in the country.
Yemen war: UN-backed talks to silence the guns begin in Sweden
Dec 07, 2018, at 09:52 am
New York, Dec 7 (IBNS): Highly anticipated UN-brokered consultations about substantive talks which could lead to an end to more than three years of brutal conflict across Yemen, have begun in Sweden. Brutal fighting has left the Middle East nation divided between Government and rebel forces, with millions on the brink of famine, and the economy and society in ruins.
A safer, more dignified journey for all migrants, tops agenda at global conference in Marrakech
Dec 07, 2018, at 09:46 am
New York, Dec 7 (IBNS): Top politicians and officials from across the world will gather in Marrakech, Morocco this weekend, ahead of a major conference convened by the UN, to formally adopt an all-inclusive, extensive global agreement aimed at making migration safer, and more dignified for all.
France protests: Amid "yellow vest" riot fears Eiffel Tower to remain close tomorrow
Dec 07, 2018, at 08:56 am
Paris, Dec 7 (IBNS): Amid fears of further street violence by "yellow vest", the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris might remain closed on Saturday, media reports said.
Canada Post cancels holiday delivery over rotating strike
Dec 06, 2018, at 07:48 pm
Ottawa, Dec 6 (IBNS): Canada Post has cancelled the holiday delivery guarantee over the backlogs created due to the rotating strike, media reports said.
Canada: Doug Ford faces criticism over quashing of Hydro One deal
Dec 06, 2018, at 07:41 pm
Toronto, Dec 6 (IBNS): Ontario Premier Doug Ford is facing criticism from the opposition parties over the quashing of $6.7-billion Hydro One deal, media reports said.
Happy US agrees with us on Afghanistan: Pak PM
Dec 06, 2018, at 03:50 pm
Islamabad, Dec 6 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday he was happy that the US had agreed there could not be a military solution to the problem in Afghanistan, Geo TV reported.
India-Pak trade much below potential: World Bank
Dec 06, 2018, at 02:52 pm
Islamabad, Dec 6 (IBNS): A World Bank report has said trade between India and Pakistan could be as high as $37 billion as compared to the current $2 billion, The Dawn reported.
Yemen war: UN-backed talks to silence the guns due to begin in Stockholm
Dec 06, 2018, at 02:24 pm
New York, Dec 6 (IBNS): Hopes are high that the warring parties in Yemen will begin long-delayed consultations on Thursday over ending the conflict that has ravaged the Middle East nation for over three years, leaving millions of civilians dependent on international assistance.
Dec 06, 2018, at 02:20 pm
New York, Dec 6 (IBNS) :“Peace and development are indivisible,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Wednesday, encouraging a stronger push along what he dubbed “the peace continuum” as the “best guarantee against instability and insecurity.”
A safer, more dignified journey for all migrants, tops agenda at global conference in Marrakech
Dec 06, 2018, at 02:07 pm
New York, Dec 6 (IBNS): Top politicians and officials from across the world will gather in Marrakech, Morocco this weekend, ahead of a major conference convened by the UN, to formally adopt an all-inclusive, extensive global agreement aimed at making migration safer, and more dignified for all.
First Western Sahara talks at UN in six years, begin in Geneva
Dec 06, 2018, at 01:49 pm
New York, Dec 6 (IBNS): Talks have begun at the UN on the future of Western Sahara – the first in years – the Organization announced on Wednesday.
Millions more migrant workers, means countries lose ‘most productive part’ of workforce
Dec 06, 2018, at 01:20 pm
New York, Dec 6 (IBNS): A new study launched on Wednesday by the International Labour Organization (ILO) reveals that the number of migrant workers has jumped by millions, leaving some countries without “the most productive part of their workforce.”
Syrian civilians must be protected amid ISIL executions and airstrikes: Bachelet
Dec 06, 2018, at 01:18 pm
New York, Dec 6 (IBNS): Reports that violent extremists in Syria have executed civilians in the east of the war-torn country have been condemned by the UN’s top rights official, Michelle Bachelet.
Canada: Forced out of job over sexual orientation, alleges Calgary principal
Dec 05, 2018, at 09:55 pm
Calgary, Dec 5 (IBNS): A Calgary principal has alleged that she was forced out of job owing to her sexual orientation, media reports said.
Bank of Canada keeps overnight rate target unchanged
Dec 05, 2018, at 09:33 pm
Ottawa, Dec 5 (IBNS): The Bank of Canada has kept the overnight rate target unchanged at 1.75 per cent, media reports said.
Pakistan wants peace in Afghanistan: Imran to US
Dec 05, 2018, at 08:12 pm
Islamabad, Dec 5 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said Pakistan had "abiding interest" in achieving peace in Afghanistan through a political settlement, The Dawn reported.
Paris Agreement: Donald Trump says Macron's decision on fuel price justifies his own
Dec 05, 2018, at 04:21 pm
Washington, Dec 5 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron's move of retreating fuel tax hikes amid riots in Paris justified his decision of rejecting 2015 Paris Agreement.
UN calls for women's meaningful participation in Afghan peace
Dec 05, 2018, at 09:53 am
Kabul, Dec 5 (IBNS): Women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in peace processes was the focus of this year’s Afghanistan-wide Global Open Days events, a series of nationwide dialogues around women, peace and security.
Trust and support of Iraqis essential for success of UN’s Da’esh terror investigation
Dec 05, 2018, at 09:21 am
New York, Dec 5 (IBNS): Delivering a summary of his first report to the Security Council, Special Adviser and head of the UN Investigative Team for Accountability of Da’esh – the Arabic name for the extremist group ISIL which recently held sway over large parts of Iraq and Syria - said that the team can only be effective if it gains the trust of Iraqi society.
UN expert ‘shocked’ by Egyptian reprisals against human rights defenders she met
Dec 05, 2018, at 09:18 am
New York, Dec 5 (IBNS): A United Nations independent rights expert has condemned Egyptian Government reprisals, which included housing demolitions and arbitrary arrests, against human rights defenders and others she encountered while visiting the country just over a month ago.
Women ‘vital’ to peace efforts and ensuring long-lasting stability in Afghanistan
Dec 05, 2018, at 09:12 am
New York, Dec 5 (IBNS): As gender-equality advocates discuss how a lasting peace can be secured in Afghanistan, the top UN official in the country has underscored the importance of women’s participation as “vital to ending the conflict and ensuring long-lasting stability.”
UN recognises role of sport in achieving sustainable development
Dec 05, 2018, at 09:08 am
New York, Dec 5 (IBNS): The power of sport to help make sustainable development a reality and, in particular, the 2030 Agenda – the United Nations’ blueprint to transform the world for the benefit of all – has been explicitly recognized by a General Assembly resolution, adopted at UN Headquarters on Monday.
Global aid appeal targets more than 93 million most in need next year
Dec 05, 2018, at 09:05 am
New York, Dec 5 (IBNS): Conflict has pushed tens of millions of people into a situation where they are in urgent need of help, the UN’s relief chief said on Tuesday, in an appeal for funds that could top $25 billion to support life-saving aid projects in over 40 countries next year.
French govt blinks, suspends fuel tax hike for 6 months
Dec 04, 2018, at 08:15 pm
Paris, Dec 4 (IBNS): The French administration has blinked in the face of the Yellow Jacket protests with France Prime Minister Edouard Philippe on Tuesday declaring a roll back of the fuel tax hike that had resulted in violent protests across the country, latest reports said.
Back peace process in Afghanistan: US to Pakistan
Dec 04, 2018, at 07:48 pm
Washington DC, Dec 4 (IBNS): The US has chided Pakistan and said it was time all nations supported the efforts of the United Nations, India and Afghanistan to help maintain peace in South Asia.
Kapoor-Leung duo win inaugural Birmingham International Piano Chamber Music competition
Dec 04, 2018, at 06:40 pm
London, Dec 4 (IBNS): Violinist Usha Kapoor and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire postgraduate student Edward Leung have won the first Birmingham International Piano Chamber Music Competition.
Dec 04, 2018, at 05:39 pm
Kabul, Dec 4 (IBNS): Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has ordered a probe into the allegations related to the sexual abuse of female athletes.