Benazir Bhutto assassination verdict : Five acquitted, two sentenced, Musharraf declared absconder

Aug 31, 2017, at 10:18 pm

Islamabad, Aug 31 (IBNS) : Five accused persons in the Benazfir Bhutto murder case were acquitted and two sentenced to imprisonment on as the Anti-Terrorism Court hearing the case for over nine years announced its verdict on Thursday, Geo News reported.

11,000 US soldiers currently stationed in Afghanistan: Pentagon

Aug 31, 2017, at 08:16 pm

Washington/Kabul, Aug 31 (IBNS): The US defence headquarters, Pentagon, has confirmed that there are at least 11 thousand American soldiers currently stationed in Afghanistan.

Harvey Floods: Houston chemical plant to explode in coming days

Aug 31, 2017, at 05:13 pm

Houston, Aug 31 (IBNS): A chemical plant is expected to explode or catch fire in the flood hit city of Houston, reports said.

UN agriculture chief says Uganda 'leading example' of sustainable refugee response

Aug 31, 2017, at 09:47 am

New York, Aug 31(Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations agriculture agency on Wednesday called for greater funding for a sustainable response to the refugee crisis in Uganda, as he concluded a visit to the country's north hosting those crossing the border for safety.

'Time to shift from logic of war,' put interests of Syrian people first, UN Security Council told

Aug 31, 2017, at 09:46 am

New York, Aug 31(Just Earth News): Calling for creative ways to work towards peace in Syria, the United Nations Special Envoy on Wednesday outlined the political path forward, which includes holding another round of the so-named Astana talks and behind-the-scenes efforts by the international community.

Security Council extends African-led mission in Somalia, targets handover to national security forces

Aug 31, 2017, at 09:44 am

New York, Aug 31(Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday extended its authorization of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) until 31 May 2018, approving a reduction of its uniformed personnel to a maximum 21,626 by 31 December 2017, with an eye towards the gradual handover over of responsibilities to Somali security forces.

Security Council renews mandate of UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon

Aug 31, 2017, at 09:43 am

New York, Aug 31(Just Earth News): The Security Council on Wednesday extended the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon for one year.

Quebec to distribute welfare cheques to refugees staying only in temporary shelters

Aug 31, 2017, at 06:11 am

Montreal, Aug 30 (IBNS): Quebec has planned to distribute welfare cheques to only those refugees who are staying in temporary shelters, media reports said.

Google to venture into household with range of appliances

Aug 31, 2017, at 06:10 am

Ottawa, Aug 30 (IBNS): Google has decided to venture into the household by providing services through a range of appliances, media reports said.

In the Gaza Strip, UN chief appeals for Palestinian unity; reveals dream of two-state solution

Aug 31, 2017, at 05:00 am

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): Visiting Gaza for the first time since taking office as United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres on Wednesday called for Palestinian unity, saying division “only undermines the cause of the Palestinian people.”

Syria: UN adviser warns trapped civilians face greater risks as Raqqa fighting intensifies

Aug 31, 2017, at 04:57 am

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): The United Nations adviser on the prevention of genocide on Wednesday expressed deep concern at the deteriorating situation of up to 25,000 civilians trapped in Syria's Raqqa, noting that civilians are used as human shields in this de facto capital of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) terrorist group under intense bombardment.

Human rights violations indicate 'repressive policy' of Venezuelan authorities – UN report

Aug 31, 2017, at 04:55 am

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): Extensive human rights violations and abuses have been committed in the wake of anti-Government protests in Venezuela and point to “the existence of a policy to repress political dissent and instill fear in the population to curb demonstrations,” a report by the United Nations human rights office has found.

In conflict-affected Nigeria, UN agency teams with health workers to help the displaced

Aug 31, 2017, at 04:54 am

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): Skilled health personnel are desperately needed in north-eastern Nigeria, the United Nations population agency on Wednesday said, after training hundreds of health providers in Borno State on the basics of reproductive health needs.

Nawaz Sharif leaves for London to meet ailing wife

Aug 30, 2017, at 11:46 pm

Islamabad, Aug 30 (IBNS): Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday left for London city in the UK, media reports said.

Militant group ISIS threatens to 'behead' former porn star Mia Khalifa

Aug 30, 2017, at 11:32 pm

New York, Aug 30 (IBNS): Former adult star Mia Khalifa has revealed that she has been threatened by militant group IS.

Pakistan passes resolution dismissing US President Donald Trump's South Asia policy

Aug 30, 2017, at 11:13 pm

Islamabad, Aug 30 (IBNS): Pakistan on Wednesday passed a resolution against US President Donald Trump's policy for the region.

Missile launch over Japan a meanigful prelude, more to follow : Kim Jong Un

Aug 30, 2017, at 06:53 pm

Pyongyang, Aug 30 (IBNS) : Warning that Tuesday's missile launch over Japan was a "meaningful prelude to containing" the US Pacific territory of Guam, North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un has said that his regime would conduct more ballistic missile tests, media reports said.

Ontario likely to get its first First French-Language University soon

Aug 30, 2017, at 06:45 pm

Toronto, Aug 30 (IBNS): Ontario’s proposal to create a new French-language university in central and south-western Ontario -- governed by and for the Francophone community -- would be the first of its kind in the province and would create more job opportunities for the Ontario Francophone community, media reports said.

Afghanistan: At least four killed in suicide attack

Aug 30, 2017, at 06:32 pm

Kabul, Aug 30 (IBNS); At least four people have died in a suicide attack in Afghanistan's Jalalabad city, the capital of Nangarhar province, local Khaama Press said.

'Sustaining peace' strategy must cover entire peace continuum – UN deputy chief

Aug 30, 2017, at 09:51 am

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): Addressing how best United Nations peacekeeping operations can augment global efforts to sustain peace, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has said that the nature of on Tuesday's challenges requires seamless work across peace and security, human rights and sustainable development.

UN extends solidarity to flood-devastated Texas after record-shattering rainfall

Aug 30, 2017, at 09:50 am

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): The United Nations is reacting to the devastating images from Tropical Storm Harvey, which has affected an area the size of Spain in the southern United States, and which is likely to worsen in the coming hours as the rain continues.

UN aid chief allocates $45 million to tackle neglected emergencies in four countries

Aug 30, 2017, at 09:49 am

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): The United Nations aid chief released on Tuesday $45 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to four countries “struggling in crises away from the headlines” – Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Chad and Sudan – where more than 21 million people need urgent humanitarian assistance.

Urgent funding needed to ensure full food rations for refugees in Tanzania – UN agency

Aug 30, 2017, at 09:48 am

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): Amid a funding shortage has forced the reduction of rations for some 320,000 refugees in north-west Tanzania, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Tuesday said that it urgently requires $23.6 million to guarant

UN migration agency, Libyan authorities boost support for rescued migrants

Aug 30, 2017, at 09:47 am

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): The United Nations migration agency is working with Libyan authorities to help rescue more migrants off the Libyan coast.

In Palestine, UN chief says two-state solution 'only way to guarantee peace'

Aug 30, 2017, at 09:46 am

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday reiterated his call for a political solution to the Middle East conflict that would end Israel's occupation of Palestinian land and would create an independent Palestinian state, living side by side with Israel in peace and security.

Myanmar: UN rights chief says violence in Rakhine state 'predictable and preventable'

Aug 30, 2017, at 09:45 am

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): Alarmed at renewed fighting and incitement in the wake of the attacks on Myanmar security forces in northern areas of Rakhine state, the top United Nations human rights official on Tuesday urged all sides to renounce the use of violence and called on State authorities to ensure they abide by their obligations under international human rights law.

John A. Macdonald's name won't be removed from federal government buildings: Justin Trudeau

Aug 30, 2017, at 05:55 am

Ottawa, Aug 29 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the name of the country's first PM John A. Macdonald will not be removed from any building which is under the federal government, media reports said.

Canada invests in key industries to provide paid jobs to students

Aug 30, 2017, at 05:44 am

Ottawa, Aug 29 (IBNS): The federal government has decided to invest $73 million in the key industries of Canada with an aim to provide paid jobs to students, media reports said.

UN chief urges all countries to join legally-binding treaty against nuclear tests

Aug 30, 2017, at 04:30 am

New York, Aug 29(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged all countries to sign and ratify a global treaty that bans nuclear explosions on the Earth's surface, in the atmosphere, underwater and underground.

UN chief Guterres condemns latest ballistic missile launch by DPRK

Aug 30, 2017, at 04:29 am

New York, Aug 29(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the latest ballistic missile launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in violation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions.