Canada: Saskatchewan highway crash kills six; Mayor calls incident as 'tragedy'
Jul 01, 2018, at 12:27 am
Sakatchewan, Jun 30 (IBNS): Saskatchewan Mayor Dennis Dixon has called Saskatchewan highway tragedy, which killed six people including three children, as a "tragedy", media reports said.
Comedian calls US President Donald Trump in disguise, airs conversation
Jun 30, 2018, at 08:59 pm
Washington, Jun 30 (IBNS): Pretending to be an aide to a New Jersey Senator, comedian John Melendez has recently called US President Donald Trump and later aired the conversation on podcast, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Nangarhar airstrikes kill five IS terrorists
Jun 30, 2018, at 07:50 pm
Kabul, June 30 (IBNS): At least five Islamic State terrorists were killed in air strikes in Deh Bala district of Nangarhar province in Afghanistan, officials said on Saturday.
Three Taliban terrorists blown up by own explosives
Jun 30, 2018, at 07:28 pm
Kabul, June 30 (IBNS): At least three Taliban terrorists were killed by the blast of their own explosives in Maidan Wardak province of Afghanistan, media reports said on Saturday.
Ex-MQM-London member shot dead in Pakistan
Jun 30, 2018, at 04:29 pm
Karachi, June 30 (IBNS): A former Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM)-London member was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Pakistan's Karachi city on Friday, media reports said.
US Supreme Court: Donald Trump to announce name of his nominee on July 9
Jun 30, 2018, at 01:11 pm
Washington, June 30 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump will announce the name of his nominee to fill the vacant post in Supreme Court on July 9, reports said on Saturday.
US ambassador to Estonia quits over Trump remarks
Jun 30, 2018, at 11:35 am
Washington, Jun 30 (IBNS): Frustrated at comments made by US President Donald Trump regarding America-Europe ties, the country's ambassador to Estonia has decided to relinquish his position, reports said on Saturday.
‘We must fight terrorism together’ without sacrificing legal and human rights, declares UN chief
Jun 30, 2018, at 08:31 am
New York, June 30 (IBNS): With new solutions proposed, and new partnerships established, the United Nations Secretary-Generaltold delegates from Member States attending the first ever High-Level Conference on Counter-Terrorism, that he was committed to meeting the challenge of “keeping your citizens safe”.
UN chief heads to Bangladesh to spotlight continuing perils facing Rohingya refugees
Jun 30, 2018, at 08:30 am
New York, June 30 (IBNS): The continuing plight of nearly one million Rohingya refugees driven from their homes in Myanmar will be the focus of the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres when he travels to Bangladesh this weekend – the country where they have found safe-haven.
Mine action is at ‘the nexus’ of peace, security and development: UN official
Jun 30, 2018, at 08:28 am
New York, June 30 (IBNS): Despite international efforts, the number of people killed or injured by landmines and other explosive hazards has risen following years of decline, the Security Council heard on Friday.
'Bleakest period yet' in Occupied Palestinian Territory: UN human rights expert
Jun 30, 2018, at 08:27 am
New York, June 30 (IBNS): Reports of the indignities faced by people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory have “painted the bleakest picture yet” of the human rights situation there, a United Nations expert has said.
FROM THE FIELD: Weaving profits in Azerbaijan
Jun 30, 2018, at 08:13 am
New York, June 29 (IBNS): Artisans in Azerbaijan who practice the traditional art of carpet making are being provided with new business opportunities thanks to a project supported by the UN Development Programme (UNDP).
Veteran public official from Portugal elected to lead UN migration agency
Jun 30, 2018, at 08:08 am
New York, June 30 (IBNS): A lawyer and politician from Portugal, with an extensive career in public service, has been elected to head the United Nations migration agency.
Africa’s Sahel must be a top priority for UN peacebuilding efforts, says commission
Jun 30, 2018, at 07:59 am
New York, June 30 (IBNS): The vast Sahel region of Africa, which is facing multiple threats and challenges – including destructive climate change, drought, terrorism and organized crime – must continue to be a top priority for United Nations peacebuilding efforts, the Security Council heard on Friday.
EU migration deal welcomed by UN agencies
Jun 30, 2018, at 07:56 am
New York, June 30 (IBNS): UN humanitarian agencies on Friday broadly welcomed a freshly-inked deal on migration by European Union leaders which calls for more Member States to take responsibility within their borders for those in need of protection, amid a hardening stance by some since 2015.
Canada: New Ontario government to have 21-member cabinet
Jun 29, 2018, at 10:07 pm
Toronto, Jun 29 (IBNS): The newly elected Progressive Conservative (PC)-led Ontario government will have a cabinet of 21 ministers including premier Doug Ford, media reports said.
As Pride Month draws to an end, Toronto boasts of hosting the biggest rainbow show
Jun 29, 2018, at 09:24 pm
Toronto, June 29 (IBNS): The message was loud and clear as the 38th Pride festival culminated with the weekend euphoria in Toronto’s downtown core last Sunday – proud and united!
Rohingya repatriation: China assures help to Bangladesh
Jun 29, 2018, at 07:35 pm
Beijing, June 29 (IBNS): A Chinese official on Friday confirmed that the country will assist in the repatriation of Rohingya mass who have been living as refugees in Bangladesh.
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Pakistan: Wall collapses due to rain in Lahore, 8 hurt
Jun 29, 2018, at 06:44 pm
Lahore, June 29 (IBNS): A wall of a mosque collapsed in Pakistan's Model Town area in Lahore city which injured at least eight people, media reports said on Friday.
Winds of change in denuclearization for North Korea, says expert
Jun 29, 2018, at 04:19 pm
Seoul, June 29 (IBNS): A leading expert in North Korea said on Friday that there has been a change in the concept of denuclearization and that the Pyongyang regime is actively, "pushing" the latest drive as reported by Yonhap news agency.
EU leaders reach agreement over migrant crisis
Jun 29, 2018, at 03:36 pm
Brussels Jun 29 (IBNS): An agreement has been made by the European Union leaders on migration after talks at the Brussels summit on Thursday.
Model's nude photoshoot at Western Wall sparks outrage
Jun 29, 2018, at 01:14 pm
Jerusalem, Jun 29 (IBNS): Belgian model Marisa Papen has come under serious criticism after a photo showed her posing nude in front of the Western Wall, a revered Jewish site in Jerusalem.
USA: Gunman kills five in targeted attack on Annapolis newspaper
Jun 29, 2018, at 11:50 am
Annapolis, Jun 29 (IBNS): At least five people have been shot dead by a gunman who opened fire at a newspaper office in Annapolis, Maryland on Thursday.
Afghanistan: Bomb blast in Logar kills 8
Jun 29, 2018, at 03:52 am
Kabul, June 29 (IBNS): At least eight people were killed in a bomb blast that targeted a meeting advocating for peace in central Logar province of Afghanistan on Thursday, media reports said.
Nigeria: Oil tanker explosion kills 9
Jun 29, 2018, at 03:39 am
Abuja, June 29 (IBNS): At least nine people were killed when a fuel-laden tanker exploded amid traffic in Nigeria's commercial city of Lagos on Thursday, media reports said.
Jun 29, 2018, at 03:21 am
New York, June 29 (IBNS): “Events on the battlefield” are the main spoiler to the peace process in Yemen, but political negotiations are the top overall priority for resolving the conflict, according to the UN’s envoy for the country.
South Sudan ‘revitalized’ peace deal must be inclusive, Security Council hears
Jun 29, 2018, at 03:17 am
New York, June 29 (IBNS): Although recent engagement between the main political rivals in South Sudan is a welcome development, ending the country’s long-standing conflict will only be achieved by addressing its root causes and ensuring women, youth and other sectors contribute to peace efforts.
Iran: UN rights chief ‘deeply disturbed’ by continuing executions of juvenile offenders
Jun 29, 2018, at 03:14 am
New York, June 29 (IBNS): Following the execution of a 15-year-old in Iran on Wednesday – the fourth juvenile to be put to death in the country this year – the United Nations rights chief condemned the practice, citing the strict prohibition of such executions under international law.
Jun 29, 2018, at 03:11 am
New York, June 29 (IBNS): Escalating conflict in Syria’s southwest has cut vital cross-border aid deliveries from neighbouring Jordan, a senior United Nations official said on Thursday, in an appeal to warring parties to halt the fighting immediately.
UN chief welcomes ‘first concrete step’ in normalizing Eritrea-Ethiopia relationship
Jun 29, 2018, at 03:05 am
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the high-level visit of a delegation from Eritrea to neighbouring Ethiopia which began on Tuesday, as “a first concrete step” in the process of normalizing relations between the two countries.