Protect indigenous people’s land rights and the whole world will benefit, UN forum declares
Apr 17, 2018, at 01:52 pm
New York, Apr 17 (IBNS): Protecting the land and resource rights of indigenous peoples will not only provide security for historically exploited groups but also help the global fights against climate change and biodiversity loss, said speakers on Monday at the annual United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
Global anxiety deepens over online data and privacy protection – UN agency
Apr 17, 2018, at 01:49 pm
New York, Apr 17 (IBNS): Internet users worldwide are becoming more worried about their privacy online and many question the protections offered by Internet and social media companies, a new United Nations survey has found.
Apr 17, 2018, at 01:45 pm
New York, Apr 17 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council has failed to prevent the Rohingya refugee crisis, and the 15-member body must refer sexual violence and other crimes against the ethnic group to the world’s top criminal court, a Rohingya lawyer said on Monday.
Restore ex-President’s right to stand for election, UN expert committee directs Maldives
Apr 17, 2018, at 01:42 pm
New York, Apr 17 (IBNS): Deciding upon complaints filed by Mohamed Nasheed, the ex-President of Maldives, a United Nations human rights expert committee has called on the Government to restore Nasheed’s right to stand for public office, including the office of the President.
Royal Ontario Museum announces Bloor Street phase of its revitalization project
Apr 17, 2018, at 04:54 am
Toronto, Apr 16 (IBNS) – The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) today announced plans to begin work on the Helga and Mike Schmidt Performance Terrace and the Reed Family Plaza, a press release stated.
New tobacco tax in Nunavut pushes down sales
Apr 17, 2018, at 04:29 am
Ottawa, Apr 16 (IBNS): Tobacco sales in Nunavut declined a year after a new tax was introduced there, media reports said.
37 Taliban terrorists killed in Afghanistan
Apr 17, 2018, at 01:00 am
Kabul, Apr 16 (IBNS): At least 37 Taliban terrorists were killed during an operation conducted by foreign and Afghan forces in Afghanistan's western Farah province, media reports said.
Canadian clothing brand to unveil new line honouring Humboldt Broncos
Apr 16, 2018, at 11:11 pm
Regina, Apr 16 (IBNS): To support the mental health programme organised by Saskatchewan's Junior Hockey League (SJHL), Canadian clothing brand 22Fresh has agreed to unveil a new line in the honour of Humboldt Broncos, which had encountered an accident leading to the death of its 16 members, media reports said.
Federal government to finance Trans Mountain Pipeline: Canada PM Trudeau
Apr 16, 2018, at 08:23 pm
Ottawa, Apr 16 (IBNS): Ending the uncertainty over the Trans Mountain Pipeline construction, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday said the federal government will undertake financial and also the legislative actions to ensure the building of the pipeline, media reports said.
Trump 'morally unfit to be President': Ex-FBI Director James Comey
Apr 16, 2018, at 05:34 pm
WashingtonApr 16 (IBNS): Coming down hard at US President Donald Trump, ex-Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director, James Comey, has accused the former of treating women like 'pieces of meat', while stating that he's 'morally unfit to be President'.
Masked gunmen shot dead three policemen in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province
Apr 16, 2018, at 03:15 pm
Kabul, Apr 16 (IBNS): At least three police personnel were killed when masked gunmen opened fire on them in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, media reports said on Monday.
Pakistan: Firing incident near church kills two in Quetta
Apr 16, 2018, at 03:02 pm
Islamabad, Apr 16 (IBNS): A firing incident close to a church in Quetta region of Pakistan killed at least two people belonging to the Christian community, media reports said on Monday.
UN chief, Security Council condemn deadly attack on peacekeepers in Mali
Apr 16, 2018, at 02:51 pm
New York, Apr 16 (IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General is calling on political leaders in Mali to ensure those responsible for a deadly assault on peacekeepers serving in the north are brought to justice.
“Stay home†alert sounded in southern Ontario as ice storm pummels region for second day
Apr 16, 2018, at 08:29 am
Toronto, Apr 15 (IBNS) – Administrations across southern Ontario today sent out a “stay home” warning to residents in the wake of yesterday’s ice storm that brought back chilling memories of the December-January snow storms.
Brampton North MP Ruby Sahota sends Vaisakhi wishes
Apr 16, 2018, at 07:36 am
Brampton, Apr 15 (IBNS) – Ruby Sahota, Member of Parliament for Brampton North, wished all Bramptonians and Canadians from coast to coast a joyous Vaisakhi yesterday.
Afghanistan: Taliban militants destroy school laboratory in Nangarhar province
Apr 16, 2018, at 04:01 am
Kabul, Apr 15 (IBNS): A school laboratory in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province was destroyed after Taliban militants blew it up on Sunday, media reports said on Sunday.
Benjamin Netanyahu expresses 'full support' to Trump's decision to conduct air strikes on Syria
Apr 16, 2018, at 03:40 am
Tel Aviv, Apr 15 (IBNS): Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed his 'full support' to the decision taken by US President Donald Trump and several other western powers over conducting air strikes in Syria in connection with alleged use of chemical weapons in the country recently.
Unknown gunmen open fire at residence of Justice Ijazul Ahsan in Lahore
Apr 15, 2018, at 10:44 pm
Lahore, Apr 15 (IBNS): In two separate attacks, unknown gunmen opened fire at the residence of Justice Ijazul Ahsan in Lahore's Model Town on Sunday, media reports said.
Security Council rejects Russian request to condemn airstrikes in Syria
Apr 15, 2018, at 09:47 pm
New York, Apr 15 (IBNS): In an address to an emergency meeting of the Security Council on Saturday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres cautioned against the crisis in Syria “spiraling out of control."
Following airstrikes, UN chief warns against escalation over Syria
Apr 15, 2018, at 09:40 pm
New York, Apr 15 (IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General has called on the international community to avoid actions which could escalate the crisis in Syria and deepen the suffering of its people.
Southern Ontario braces for ice storm, dangerous driving conditions
Apr 15, 2018, at 03:54 am
Toronto, Apr 14 (IBNS): Southern Ontario is facing the wrath of an ice storm that could lead to power failures, flight delays and dangerous driving conditions, media reports said.
Syria strike: Trump says mission accomplished, thanks France, Britain
Apr 15, 2018, at 02:25 am
Washington, Apr 14 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has thanked allies France and the United Kingdom for launching a coordinated strike against Syria, in response to last week's alleged chemical attack, which accounted for over 70 deaths.
China criticises western airstrikes on Sryria
Apr 14, 2018, at 11:33 pm
Beijing, Apr 14 (IBNS): China on Saturday slammed the joint attack conducted by the UK, USA and France on war-town Syria following the alleged chemical attack incident in the nation last week.
Canada: Quebec school suspends student for wearing jersey in class, later regrets
Apr 14, 2018, at 11:05 pm
Quebec City, Apr 14 (IBNS): A Quebec school board on Friday expressed regret over an incident where a student, who wore a jersey and came to class to show tribute to the victims of Humboldt Broncos hockey team, was suspended, media reports said.
Canada supports decision taken by US, UK and France to take action against Syrian chemical attacks
Apr 14, 2018, at 07:10 pm
Ottawa, Apr 14 (IBNS): Canada has supported the decision taken by the United States, the United Kingdom and France to take action against the Syrian chemical attacks.
Canada's open immigration stance led to killing, says Quebec city mosque shooter
Apr 14, 2018, at 07:08 pm
Quebec City, Apr 14 (IBNS): The Quebec Mosque shooter has stated that Canada's open immigration stance following US President Donald Trump's anti-Muslim laws in 2017 led to his act of crime, media reports said.
US, allies launch strikes on Syrian chemical weapon strikes
Apr 14, 2018, at 01:05 pm
Washington, Apr 14 (IBNS): Collaborating with the UK and France, US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that he has approved US military strikes against chemical weapon sites in Syria.
UN envoy tells Somali refugees in Kenya ‘things are gradually getting better’ back home
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:54 pm
new York, Apr 14 (IBNS): Meeting residents of the world’s largest camp for Somali refugees – sprawling Dadaab, located in north-eastern Kenya – the top United Nations official for Somalia expressed his solidarity with their situation and highlighted the gradual progress made in their home country.
Winnie Mandela left an ‘indelible mark on the history of the 20th century,’ says UN chief
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:51 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): “‘Mama Winnie’ – as she was affectionately known – was a towering figure in the struggle against apartheid,” said Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday, during a tribute held at United Nations Headquarters in honour of the late Winfred ‘Winnie’ Nomzamo Madikizela-Mandela.
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:48 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday urged the world to reflect on the suffering of those who perished, as well as survived, the Rwandan genocide, and resolve to prevent such atrocities from ever happening again.