Apr 14, 2018, at 12:44 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): While a moderate upturn in the world economy led to more development financing in 2017, a new United Nations report out Friday revealed that the vast majority of investment is still short-term oriented, putting global commitments to create sustainable economies at risk.
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:41 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday again called for the creation of an independent panel that could determine who used chemical weapons in Syria, as the absence of such a body increases the risks of a military escalation in a country already riven by “confrontations and proxy wars.”
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:37 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): The first-ever international conference to help the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) opened at the United Nations Office at Geneva on Friday amid dire warnings of a growing humanitarian crisis in the vast African country.
Conditions ‘not yet conducive’ for Rohingya refugee to return home to Myanmar – UN agency
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:29 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): The United Nations refugee agency and the Government of Bangladesh on Friday signed a cooperation agreement on the safe, dignified return of Rohingya refugees to their homes in Myanmar, “once conditions there are conducive.”
More than 1,000 children in north-east Nigeria abducted by Boko Haram since 2013 – UNICEF
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:16 pm
At least 1,000 children have been abducted by the Boko Haram insurgent group in northeastern Nigeria since 2013 amid repeated attacks on schools, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said Friday, calling for an end to such violence and the release of those who have yet to be returned.
16 Canadians arrested under Project Mercury
Apr 14, 2018, at 10:36 am
Toronto, Apr 13 (IBNS): Sixteen Canadians were arrested as part of Project Mercury, a three-year international investigation into online sexual abuse of children, according to Toronto police, media reports said yesterday.
Canada: Teen, who wants to become police officer, raises hijab debate
Apr 14, 2018, at 04:39 am
Quebec City, Apr 13 (IBNS): Quebec teen, who wants to become a police officer, has started the debate over the wearing of hijab (a veil) while on duty, media reports said.
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Pakistan SC bars ex-PM Nawaz Sharif from holding office for life
Apr 13, 2018, at 11:41 pm
Islamabad, Apr 13 (IBNS): Putting the political future of ex-Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in question, country's Supreme Court on Friday disqualified him for life from holding office, media reports said.
Two dies as Russian Ka-29 military helicopter crashes in Baltic Sea
Apr 13, 2018, at 10:03 pm
Moscow, Apr 13 (IBNS): At least two people died when the Ka-29 military helicopter crashed into the Baltic Sea in the Kaliningrad Region, Russian media reports said on Friday.
Russia accuses US of putting international peace at risk
Apr 13, 2018, at 08:01 pm
Moscow/Washington: Russia has warned the US over launching air strikes in Syria, saying that it could trigger a war between the two countries.
Sara Danius, Swedish Academy head quits Nobel panel
Apr 13, 2018, at 07:58 pm
Stockholm, Apr 13 (IBNS): Sara Danius, the head of Swedish Academy, the body responsible for awarding the prestigious Noble Prize in Literature, has stepped down from her post, over a failed handling of a sexual misconduct case, reports said.
Afghanistan: Taliban attack kills 10 security forces in Herat
Apr 13, 2018, at 07:11 pm
Kabul, Apr 13 (IBNS): At least 10 security officials have been killed in a Taliban attack in Herat province of Afghanistan, local media reports said.
Pakistan SC disqualifies Nawaf Shariz for life from holding office
Apr 13, 2018, at 06:49 pm
Islamabad, Apr 13 (IBNS): In a landmark verdict, Pakistan's Supreme Court has disqualified former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for life from holding office, media reports said on Friday.
US decision on Syria action 'soon': President Donald Trump
Apr 13, 2018, at 02:43 pm
Washington, Apr 13 (IBNS): Days after alleged chemical attack left 70 people killed in Douma, US President Donald Trump has said decision on action on Syria will be made 'fairy soon', media reports said.
British Cabinet agrees 'need for action' in Syria
Apr 13, 2018, at 02:40 pm
London, Apr 13 (IBNS): The British Cabinet has decided that 'action' is needed to be taken in Syria to "deter the further use of chemical weapons", Downing Street said.
Global youth must be empowered to combat terrorism, UN forum declares
Apr 13, 2018, at 02:07 pm
New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): Young people are prime targets of extremist recruiters but they can also play leadership roles in fighting terrorism and creating greater opportunities for all, said speakers at a United Nations forum on Thursday called ‘Investing in Youth to Counter Terrorism.’
Apr 13, 2018, at 01:42 pm
New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): The United Nations migration agency and its partners are set to begin a second round of an oral cholera vaccination campaign in Malakal and Wau, South Sudan, after the initial round reached more than 60,400 people in March of this year.
Apr 13, 2018, at 01:38 pm
New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): Armed conflict in Afghanistan killed 763 civilians and injured 1,495 in the first three months of this year, the United Nations mission there said Thursday.
UN launches initiative to improve road safety worldwide
Apr 13, 2018, at 01:33 pm
New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): With some 1.3 million drivers, passengers and pedestrians dying each year on the world’s roads, the United Nations took a major step to address this tragedy by launching on Thursday a trust fund to spur action that could save lives and prevent the loss of opportunity associated with road accidents.
DPR Korea: UN says $111 million needed to provide life-saving aid, tackle malnutrition
Apr 13, 2018, at 01:29 pm
New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): The United Nations and its partners are urgently requesting $111 million in humanitarian funding to assist millions of people in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), including children whose growth has been stunted because they are not getting enough to eat.
Returning home, Afghans continue to face challenges in rebuilding their lives – UN agencies
Apr 13, 2018, at 01:27 pm
New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): In 2017, about 58,000 Afghan refugees voluntarily returned to their country after decades aboard only to be met with protection risks and “significant” barriers to long-term reintegration into society, two United Nations agencies working in the Asian country reported on Thursday.
UN human rights experts urge Viet Nam not to stifle dissenting voices
Apr 13, 2018, at 01:24 pm
New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): United Nations experts have urged Viet Nam not to crackdown on civil society or stifle dissent, after the authorities jailed several human rights defenders for “conducting activities to overthrow the people’s government” – a charge that carries the possibility of the death sentence or life imprisonment.
Apr 13, 2018, at 01:20 pm
New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): Amid the risks of the situation in Syria “spiraling out of control,” the United Nations chief has appealed to the five permanent members of the Security Council to break the current deadlock on reported use of chemical weapons in the war-torn country.
Canada PM to interrupt foreign trip to meet Alberta, BC premiers over pipeline impasse
Apr 13, 2018, at 08:49 am
Ottawa, Apr 12 (IBNS): Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will take a break from his nine-day foreign trip to return to capital Ottawa to meet B.C. and Alberta Premiers John Horgan and Rachel Notley respectively to try to break the impasse over the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, media reports said.
Ottawa pledges to meet Kinder Morgan’s deadline for Trans Mountain
Apr 13, 2018, at 04:09 am
Ottawa, Apr 12 (IBNS): Canada's finance minister Bill Morneau said yesterday that Kinder Morgan’s May 31 deadline was “a reasonable one to work with” to make sure construction goes ahead this summer, media reports said.
'Sorry for everything', says owner of truck company involved in Humboldt Broncos crash
Apr 13, 2018, at 01:21 am
Calgary, Apr 12 (IBNS): The owner of truck company, which was involved in the Humboldt Broncos crash that claimed 16 lives, has apologised for the mishap, media reports said.
Canada won't participate in military strikes against Syria, says Canada PM Trudeau
Apr 13, 2018, at 12:46 am
Ottawa, Apr 12 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has ruled out the possibility of his country's participation in military strikes against Syria as a counter to the suspected chemical attacks against civilians, media reports said.
Pregnant Pakistani singer shot dead after she refuses to stand while performing
Apr 12, 2018, at 09:25 pm
Islamabad, Apr 12 (IBNS): A Pakistan singer was shot dead during a wedding ceremony in country's Sindh province on Tuesday, media reports said on Thursday.
Kentucky: 86-year-old bridge demolished, video goes viral on internet
Apr 12, 2018, at 09:23 pm
Kentucky, Apr 12 (IBNS): People in US state of Kentucky were left amused when they gathered to see the demolition of a 86-year-old bridge, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Four IS militants blown up by own bomb
Apr 12, 2018, at 08:34 pm
Kabul, Apr 12 (IBNS): Four suspected Islamic State terrorists were killed when their own bomb blew up in Afghanistan's Chapa Dara district, media reports said on Thursday.