Six killed in Pakistan road crash
Apr 20, 2018, at 03:06 pm
Islamabad, Apr 20 (IBNS): At least six people were killed in a road mishap in Pakistan's M-9 Motorway, close to Hyderabad city, media reports said on Friday.
Miguel DÃaz-Canel takes oath as Cuba President
Apr 20, 2018, at 02:10 pm
Havana, Apr 20 (IBNS): Miguel Díaz-Canel has taken oath as the President of Cuba, media reports said.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi meets Prince Charles
Apr 20, 2018, at 01:55 pm
London, Apr 20 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, who is currently in London, has met Britain's Prince Charles, media reports said on Friday.
Apr 20, 2018, at 01:45 pm
New York, Apr 20 (IBNS): Commending the remarkable achievements made by the people and Government of Liberia to consolidate lasting peace and stability in the wake of a 1999-2003 civil war, the Security Council on Thursday asked the United Nations Secretary-General to conduct a study of the role played by its peacekeeping mission in resolving conflicts and other challenges the country has faced.
UN ombudsperson solves problems in a 'cloak of confidentiality'
Apr 20, 2018, at 01:42 pm
New York, Apr 20 (IBNS): Sometimes sparks can fly in the crossroads between creativity and conflict. For this reason, the United Nations has an Ombudsperson, who helps guide friction into productive solutions.
Apr 20, 2018, at 01:38 pm
New York, Apr 20 (IBNS): In a milestone exercise that “transited the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC-EP) from weapons to politics,” last month’s congressional elections drew millions of Colombians to the polls amid a trend towards a reduction of electoral violence, the senior-most United Nations official in the country said on Thursday
In annual memorial, UN pays tribute to 140 fallen staff members
Apr 20, 2018, at 01:35 pm
New York, Apr 20 (IBNS): Were it not for the sacrifices of United Nations peacekeepers, humanitarians and other personnel, the people who needed urgent support in the most difficult and dangerous environments would have experienced greater suffering, the top UN official said Thursday in an annual memorial service for fallen colleagues.
Mosquito-packed drones ready to join fight against Zika and other deadly diseases – UN agency
Apr 20, 2018, at 01:32 pm
New York, Apr 20 (IBNS): Robotics may soon be a critical ally in the fight against disease-spreading bugs, a United Nations agency said Thursday after a successful test releasing sterile mosquitos from aerial drones as part of efforts to suppress the insect that spreads Zika and other diseases.
UN rights experts urge Iran to annul death sentence against prisoner
Apr 20, 2018, at 01:29 pm
New York, Apr 20 (IBNS): A group of United Nations human rights experts have called on Iran to annul the death sentence against a prisoner citing serious concerns that he was tortured in detention and did not receive a fair trial.
CN Tower to remain closed until further notice
Apr 20, 2018, at 02:07 am
Toronto, Apr 19 (IBNS): The CN Tower will remain closed until further notice due to Toronto police’s concerns about falling ice, media reports said. “As you can imagine that could do some serious damage," said Sgt. Chris McCann, who is overseeing the closed area.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau attends opening of Commonwealth Summit in London
Apr 20, 2018, at 01:00 am
London, Apr 19 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday attended the opening of the Commonwealth Summit in Buckingham Palace in London, the capital city of the United Kingdom.
GoFundMe campaign for Humboldt Broncos crash ends, collects more than $15M
Apr 20, 2018, at 12:54 am
Regina, Apr 19 (IBNS): The GoFundMe campaign to support the victims of Humboldt Broncos crash which occurred weeks ago, ended on Wednesday, media reports said.
Sixty-eight militants killed, wounded in coordinated air, ground operations in Afghanistan
Apr 19, 2018, at 07:18 pm
Kabul, Apr 19 (IBNS) : The Afghanistan Government has claimed that 68 militants have been killed or wounded during the coordinated air and ground operations in various provinces of the country in the past 24 hours.
Chemical watchdog confirms UK findings on Salisbury nerve agent
Apr 19, 2018, at 02:27 pm
New York, Apr A technical team sent by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to the site of an alleged chemical weapons attack in the United Kingdom has identified toxic agents consistent with the UK’s initial investigation, the top United Nations disarmament official told the Security Council on Wednesday.
UN official calls on Israel to halt plans to relocate Palestinian Bedouin communities in West Bank
Apr 19, 2018, at 02:24 pm
New York, Apr 19 (IBNS): A senior United Nations humanitarian official on Wednesday called on Israeli authorities to halt plans to demolish Palestinian-owned structures and cease plans for the relocation of Palestinian Bedouin communities in the West Bank.
UN hails release of more than 200 child soldiers in South Sudan
Apr 19, 2018, at 02:21 pm
New York, Apr 19 (IBNS): Two hundred and seven child soldiers have been released by armed groups in South Sudan, part of a series of planned discharges that should see nearly 1,000 children return home over the coming months.
Apr 19, 2018, at 02:18 pm
New York, Apr 19 (IBNS): Those who committed the most serious crimes in Syria must be identified, and criminal case files must be built as the basis for prosecutions, the head of a United Nations body assisting these efforts said Wednesday.
Mediator seeks ‘relaunch’ of UN-led Syrian talks
Apr 19, 2018, at 02:12 pm
New York, Apr 19 (IBNS): A renewed United Nations-led diplomatic push is under way for a “meaningful relaunch” of intra-Syrian talks by the Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, his office has announced.
UN launches global plan to strengthen protection of internally displaced persons
Apr 19, 2018, at 02:09 pm
New York, Apr 19 (IBNS): With multiple crises forcing millions of people away from their homes, United Nations agencies, Governments and partners have launched a set of measures to strengthen protection of internally displaced persons as well as find solutions to address their problems.
Minor earthquake rocks parts of the Outaouais, Quebec
Apr 19, 2018, at 03:37 am
Ottawa, Apr 18 (IBNS): A 3.5 magnitude earthquake rumbled through parts of Outaouais last night just before 7pm, media reports said.
New poll suggests Canada's Liberals lead over Conservatives
Apr 19, 2018, at 03:20 am
Ottawa, Apr 18 (IBNS): A new poll suggests the Liberals have regained a commanding lead over the Conservatives , media reports said.
Donald Trump confirms Kim Jong-un-Mike Pompeo meeting
Apr 18, 2018, at 10:30 pm
Washington/Pyongyang Apr 18 (IBNS): Putting rumours to rest, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed that a meeting between Central Intelligence Agency Director Mike Pompeo and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un took place in the latter's country last week.
US plane crash kills woman, seven injured
Apr 18, 2018, at 10:15 pm
Philadelphia, Apr 18 (IBNS): A plane crash in the United States has reportedly left one woman dead and seven injured.
Afghanistan: At least 11 Taliban militants killed in Kapisa province
Apr 18, 2018, at 09:39 pm
Kabul, Apr 18 (IBNS): At least 11 Taliban militants, including three key commanders, have been killed by security officials in an anti-terrorism operation in Kapisa province, local news said on Wednesday.
Bank of Canada to announce interest rate today
Apr 18, 2018, at 09:37 pm
Ottawa, Apr 18 (IBNS): The Bank of Canada will announce the interest rate on Wednesday, media reports said.
Bomb explosion in Afghanistan's southern Kandahar province kills 5
Apr 18, 2018, at 09:32 pm
Kabul, Apr 18 (IBNS): A bomb explosion in Afghanistan's southern Kandahar province on Wednesday killed at least five people, media reports said.
Nawaz Sharif, daughter Maryam leaves fro London
Apr 18, 2018, at 09:29 pm
Islamabad, Apr 18 (IBNS): Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif, who has been disqualified from holding any office by the Supreme Court, departed for London on Wednesday, media reports said.
Canada recalls families of diplomats posted in Cuba
Apr 18, 2018, at 07:10 pm
Ottawa/Cuba, Apr 18 (IBNS): In the wake of reports of unexplained brain symptoms in Cuban capital Havana, Canada has recalled families of all diplomats to the country, media reports said.
Starbucks to keep 800 stores closed in the US on May 29 for anti-racial training
Apr 18, 2018, at 06:47 pm
Los Angeles, Apr 18 (IBNS): American coffeehouse chain Starbucks will keep its 800 stores in the US closed on May 29 to give anti-racial training to its employees, media reports said.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau condoles death of Barbara Bush
Apr 18, 2018, at 05:38 pm
Ottawa. Apr 18 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has condoled the demise of former US first lady Barbara Bush.