Earliest recorded use of zero is centuries older than first thought, finds study

Sep 17, 2017, at 10:46 pm

London, Sept 17 (IBNS): The concept and associated value of the mathematical symbol ‘zero’ is used the world over as a fundamental numerical pillar.

London Metro attack: Second person arrested

Sep 17, 2017, at 10:37 pm

London, Sept 17 (IBNS): A second person has been arrested in connection with the terrorist attack in a Tube rail in London on Friday that left several people injured, officials said on Sunday.

Pakistan: Roadside bomb blast kills 5

Sep 17, 2017, at 09:44 pm

Islamabad, Sept 17 (IBNS): At least five people were killed in a road side bomb blast in Pakistan's Bajaur Agency on Sunday, media reports said.

UN refugee agency 'shocked' by killings in eastern DR Congo

Sep 17, 2017, at 05:39 am

New York, Sept 17 (Just Earth News): Expressing shock and sadness over the violent death of numerous Burundian nationals – among them likely refugees and asylum seekers – in Kamanyola town, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the United Nations refugee agency called for an investigation into the incident.

On International Day, UN highlights importance of collective action to protect ozone layer

Sep 17, 2017, at 05:38 am

New York, Sept 17(Just Earth News): Commemorating the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, senior United Nations officials, including Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the contributions of the Montreal Protocol – an international environment agreement on the elimination of ozone depleting substances.

Court rejects Omar Khadr's request for unsupervised meet with sister Zaynab

Sep 17, 2017, at 02:39 am

Toronto, Sep 16 (IBNS): Former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr's request for unsupervised meet with his controversial sister, Zaynab, who has expressed her support to Al Qaeda, has been rejected by the Edmonton court, media reports said.

Afghanistan: Taliban attack on on checkpoint kills 6 cops

Sep 17, 2017, at 02:26 am

Kabul, Sept 16 (IBNS): Taliban insurgents have killed six policemen who were manning a check-post in Afghanistan's Badghis province, media reports said on Saturday.

London Metro bombing : Teenager arrested

Sep 16, 2017, at 09:34 pm

London, Sep 16 (IBNS) : A teenager has been arrested by Kent Police in the port area of Dover in connection with Friday's Metro bombing, Scotland Yard said.

ISIS claims London Tube bombing, threatens more attacks

Sep 16, 2017, at 03:50 pm

London, Sep 16 (IBNS): Hours after at least 29 people suffered injuries in a London Tube bombing on Friday, terrorist group ISIS claimed the attack through its mouthpiece Amaq.

Rohingya crisis one of the fastest growing in recent years, warns UN refugee agency

Sep 16, 2017, at 09:51 am

New York, Sept 16(Just Earth News): The humanitarian situation in parts of Bangladesh sheltering hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees continues to deteriorate, making the crisis one of the fastest growing refugee crises of recent years, according to the United Nations.

UN chief condemns deadly terrorist attack in southern Iraq

Sep 16, 2017, at 09:50 am

New York, Sept 16(Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday condemned the terrorist attacks in southern Iraq and called for the perpetrators to be quickly brought to justice.

UN dedicates annual Peace Day to safety, respect for refugees and migrants

Sep 16, 2017, at 09:49 am

New York, Sept 16(Just Earth News): The United Nations in New York on Friday marked the International Day of Peace with the annual ringing of the peace bell and calls for combatants worldwide to lay down their arms and observe a day of ceasefire and non-violence.

INTERVIEW: UN should be flagbearer when it comes to gender parity, stresses top official

Sep 16, 2017, at 09:48 am

New York, Sept 16(Just Earth News): This week Secretary-General António Guterres launched a new strategy to achieve gender parity across the United Nations – something he described as “an urgent need, a moral duty, an operational necessity – and a personal priority.”

Canadian Business unveils 29th annual list of country’s Fastest-Growing Companies

Sep 16, 2017, at 05:35 am

Richmond Hill, Sep 15 (IBNS): Canadian Business and PROFIT ranked mobileLIVE 33rd on the 29th annual PROFIT 500, the definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies.

Ontarians back government's control on sale of marijuana: Poll

Sep 16, 2017, at 05:08 am

Toronto, Sep 15 (IBNS): The majority of Ontarians are fully supporting the provincial government's latest decision to put a restriction on the sale of marijuana, a recent poll suggested.

Ontario bans Big Pharma marketing scheme over allegation of manipulation

Sep 16, 2017, at 05:07 am

Toronto, Sep 15 (IBNS): Ontario has decided to ban Big Pharma marketing scheme, a process of selling drugs by using electronic medical records, over an allegation of favouring certain drug selling brands, media reports said.

Global hunger rising again, driven by conflict and climate change – UN report

Sep 16, 2017, at 04:40 am

New York, Sept 15(Just Earth News): The number of people hungry around the world is up for the first time in more than a decade, says a new United Nations report issued on Friday, pointing to violent conflicts and climate change as the major drivers.

UN Secretary-General condemns DPRK ballistic missile launch

Sep 16, 2017, at 04:38 am

New York, Sept 15(Just Earth News): Condemning the launch of yet another ballistic missile by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called on the country's leadership to halt such activities and explore resumption of sincere dialogue on denuclearisation.

Donald Trump condemns London Tube explosion

Sep 16, 2017, at 04:01 am

Washington/London, Sept 15 (IBNS): United States President Donald J. Trump on Friday condemned the tube train explosion which occurred in south-west London leaving 22 people injured.

UN Secretary General António Guterres condemns North Korea's latest nuclear launch

Sep 16, 2017, at 02:01 am

New York, Sept 15 (IBNS): UN Secretary General António Guterres on Friday condemned the nuclear launch by North Korea on Friday.

Afghanistan: Explosive blow up, 2 terrorists killed

Sep 16, 2017, at 01:20 am

Kabul, Sept 15 (IBNS): Two terrorists were killed as their own explosives blew up in central Kapisa province of Afghanistan, media reports said on Friday.

London Tube explosion: 22 injured, police calls it 'terror incident'

Sep 15, 2017, at 10:43 pm

London, Sept 15 (IBNS): At least 22 people were injured as an explosion rocked a tube train in south-west London on Friday morning, officials said.

Knife-wielding man 'attacks' soldier in Paris

Sep 15, 2017, at 10:03 pm

Paris, Sept 15 (IBNS): A man has been arrested in Paris after he attacked a soldier on patrol in French city of Paris on Friday, media reports said.

Panama: SC dismisses Nawaz Sharif's review petition

Sep 15, 2017, at 09:33 pm

Islamabad, Sept 15 (IBNS): In a major order, the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the review petition filed by deposed prime minister Nawaz Sharif in connection with the Panama Papers case.

Explosion occurs on tube train in south-west London

Sep 15, 2017, at 07:35 pm

London, Sep 15 (IBNS): An explosion has occurred on a tube train in the south-west of London minutes ago, media reports said.

Afghanistan: ISIS beheads two civilians on espionage charges

Sep 15, 2017, at 05:09 pm

Kabul, Sep 15 (IBNS): The militants of Islamic State in Afghanistan have beheaded two civilians on espionage charges, local Khaama Press reported.

North Korea launches second missile over Japan, promises to destroy nation

Sep 15, 2017, at 02:58 pm

Pyongyang, Sep 15 (IBNS): Days after receiving fresh sanctions from the United Nations, North Korea on Friday launched their second missile over Japan, reports said.

New UN global innovation forum to 'creatively disrupt' status quo for women and girls in tech

Sep 15, 2017, at 09:53 am

New York, Sept 15(Just Earth News): The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) on Thursday launched the Global Innovation Coalition for Change with partners from the private sector, the academia and non-governmental organizations to encourage innovation and technology work better for young women and girls around the world.

Put people before profits, UN urges in annual trade report

Sep 15, 2017, at 09:52 am

New York, Sept 15(Just Earth News): Noting that the world economy in 2017 “is picking up but not taking off,” a new United Nations trade and development report has cautioned against fiscal austerity and harnessing finance to support job creation and infrastructure investment.

UN anti-crime agency at 20; tackling terrorism, cybercrime vital for peaceful and sustainable future

Sep 15, 2017, at 09:51 am

New York, Sept 15(Just Earth News): Marking the twentieth anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Secretary-General António Guterres underscored the importance of justice to prevent conflict, promote peace and security, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).