Somalia: UN voices deep concern at reported destruction of housing for displaced persons
Jan 03, 2018, at 01:02 pm
New York, Jan 3 (JEN): A senior United Nations official in Somalia expressed deep concern over reports of the unannounced destruction of settlements for internally displaced persons (IDPs) as well as humanitarian infrastructure in Mogadishu.
UN regrets reported loss of life amid Iranian protests
Jan 03, 2018, at 12:56 pm
New York, Jan 3 (JEN): The United Nations regrets the reported loss of life resulting from the protests in Iran, and hopes that further violence will be avoided, a spokesperson for the world body said on Tuesday.
UN experts decry Saudi Arabia’s use of anti-terror laws against peaceful activists
Jan 03, 2018, at 12:44 pm
New York, Jan 3 (JEN): United Nations human rights experts deplored Saudi Arabia’s continued use of counter-terrorism and security-related laws against human rights defenders and urged the release of all those detained for peacefully exercising their rights.
Ontario is the first province to deliver Prescription Medications Free for everyone under 24
Jan 03, 2018, at 08:20 am
Ottawa: In one of the biggest expansion of medicare with the launching of OHIP+: Children and Youth Pharmacare on Monday, Ontario became the first Canadian province to provide access to more than 4,400 prescription medications free of cost to children and youth aged up to 24, media reports said.
Imran Khan gets bail in 2014 attack cases
Jan 03, 2018, at 12:58 am
Islamabad, Jan 2 (IBNS): PTI chief Imran Khan's bail appeal in all four cases regarding an attack on Pakistan Television (PTV) headquarters in 2014 was accepted by a court here on Tuesday.
New York: Bronx apartment fire leaves 16 injured
Jan 03, 2018, at 12:54 am
New York, Jan 2 (IBNS): At least 16 people were injured as a fire hit an apartment building in the Bronx area in New York city, media reports said.
Trump briefed by enemies of Pakistan: Imran Khan
Jan 02, 2018, at 11:06 pm
Islamabad, Jan 2 (IBNS): Slamming US President Donald Trump over his remark on Pakistan, PTI chief Imran Khan on Tuesday said the political leader was 'briefed by Pakistan’s enemies'.
Trump’s ‘no more’ holds no importance: says Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif
Jan 02, 2018, at 03:01 pm
Islamabad, Jan 2 (IBNS): Attacking US President Donald Trump over his 'lie' tweet, Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif said his nation has already refused to ‘do more’ for the United States.
Time for change: Donald Trump tweets on Iran as protest continue
Jan 02, 2018, at 02:35 pm
Washington, Jan 2 (IBNS): With the anti-government protests in Iran claiming 12 lives, US President Donald Trump has said the country should now witness a 'change'.
Donald Trump tweet: Pakistan summons US Ambassador, lodges protest
Jan 02, 2018, at 02:17 pm
Islamabad, Jan 2 (IBNS): Hours after US President Donald Trump tweeted to accuse Pakistan of "lies and deceit", country's Foreign Office summoned United States ambassador David Hale to lodge its protest over the statement.
Pakistan: Cylinder blast in Attock kills six people
Jan 02, 2018, at 02:07 pm
Attock, Jan 2 (IBNS): At least six people were killed as a cylinder blast ripped through the premise of District Headquarters Hospital in Pakistan's Attack area on Monday, media reports said.
Jan 02, 2018, at 01:47 pm
New York, Jan 2 (JEN) Nearly 386,000 babies will be born on New Year's Day – some 90 per cent in less developed regions – and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is challenging nations around the world to make sure more newborns survive their first days of life.
Jan 02, 2018, at 01:40 pm
New York, Jan 2 (JEN): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to exercise restraint amid reports of a violent crackdown by national security forces on demonstrations in the capital, Kinshasa, and a number of other cities.
We will respond to Trump's tweet: Pakistan
Jan 02, 2018, at 05:25 am
Islamabad, Jan 1 (IBNS): Soon after US President Donald Trump's strong message to Pakistan regarding funding, Islamabad on Monday said they will respond to the tweet by the former.
US got only "lies" from Pakistan for billions in aid: Donald Trump
Jan 02, 2018, at 12:36 am
Washington, Jan 1 (IBNS); US President Donald Trump on Monday gave a strong message to Pakistan when he said his nation 'foolishly' gave more than 33 billion dollars in aid for the past 15 years but the south Asian nation only provided safe heavens to terrorists.
Celebrate the values which unite nation: Justin Trudeau tells countrymen in New Year message
Jan 01, 2018, at 11:43 pm
Toronto, Jan 1 (IBNS): Wishing the nation on new year, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged people to celebrate the values that unite the nation.
Costa Rica: US family of five among 12 dead in plane crash
Jan 01, 2018, at 04:37 pm
Guanacaste, Jan 1 (IBNS): At least 12 people were reported dead after a plane crashed in Guanacaste province of Costa Rica.
Suicide blast in funeral kills 18 in Afghanistan
Jan 01, 2018, at 04:40 am
Kabul, Dec 31 (IBNS): At least 18 people were killed as a suicide bomber blew himself up at a funeral ceremony in the capital of eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan on Sunday, triggering panic in the area, media reports said.
After 1,000 days of conflict, Yemen sliding into 'deepening catastrophe,' UN agencies warn
Jan 01, 2018, at 01:41 am
New York, Dec 31(Just Earth News): As the conflict in Yemen passes the grim 1,000-day milestone, the United Nations is warning that if humanitarian workers cannot gain greater access and the violence does not subside, the cost in lives will be incalculable.
UN chief issues 'red alert,' urges world to come together in 2018 to tackle pressing challenges
Jan 01, 2018, at 01:40 am
New York, Dec 31(Just Earth News): In his message on the New Year, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for unity among the global community to tackle overwhelming challenges and defend values shared by all.
Afghanistan: Blast during funeral prayer kills 12, injures 14
Dec 31, 2017, at 11:06 pm
Kabul, Dec 31 (IBNS): A blast during a funeral prayer of former district chief of Haskamena district in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan on Sunday left at least 12 people killed, media reports said.
Kenya: Road mishap kills 36 people
Dec 31, 2017, at 10:17 pm
Nairobi, Dec 31 (IBNS): At least 36 people died after the bus they were travelling in collided head-on with a trailer in Kenya's Nakuru-Eldoret highway on Sunday, media reports said.
Sydney seaplane crash leaves six people killed
Dec 31, 2017, at 09:42 pm
Sydney, Dec 31 (IBNS): A seaplane crashed into a river in Australia's Sydney city on Sunday, leaving at least six people killed, media reports said.
There is no shortage of ways to enjoy the Canadian winter, says Gov General Julie Payette
Dec 31, 2017, at 08:16 pm
Ottawa, Dec 31 (IBNS): Julie Payette, the Governor General of Canada, informally requested Canadians at Rideau Hall – her official residence in Ottawa -- in her first New Year's message as governor general to stay active and enjoy the winter.
Ontario needs to rethink about its changing job market
Dec 30, 2017, at 06:45 pm
Toronto, Dec 30 (IBNS): Ontario is going through a challenging phase with Canada seeing a change in the composition of its work force in the past decade, media reports said.
Egypt: Attack in Coptic Church kills at least 11, ISIS claims responsibility
Dec 30, 2017, at 04:14 pm
Cairo, Dec 30 (IBNS): At least 11 people were killed in a recent attack orchestrated by the Islamic State in Egypt's capital city Cairo.
New UN agency projects to boost farming practices, improve farm animal health
Dec 30, 2017, at 09:47 am
New York, Dec 30(Just Earth News): People around the world, especially poor farmers in developing Asian countries, will benefit through the use of nuclear techniques in combatting diseases affecting farm animals and improve water management practices, the United Nations atomic energy agency has said.
UN chief condemns attack on church near Cairo, calls for perpetrators to be brought to justice
Dec 30, 2017, at 09:46 am
New York, Dec 30(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the attack that took place earlier Friday outside Mar Mina church in the Helwan district, south of Cairo, Egypt.
UNESCO chief 'deeply regrets Israel's decision to withdraw from agency
Dec 30, 2017, at 09:45 am
New York, Dec 30(Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) voiced “deep regret” on Thursday over Israel's decision to withdraw from the agency.
Extreme cold weather in Toronto breaks 57-year-old temperature record
Dec 30, 2017, at 07:27 am
Toronto, Dec 29 (IBNS): Toronto's extreme cold weather alert had been in effect since Christmas Day when Environment Canada -- Federal Government agency for protecting the environment and providing weather and meteorological information to keep Canadians informed and safe -- noted temperatures of -22 C on Thursday, breaking 57-year-old temperature record, media reports said.