Afghanistan: Kabul police apprehend key Taliban commander
Jul 04, 2017, at 08:24 pm
Kabul, Jul 4 (IBNS): Kabul police have apprehended a key Taliban commander from the city, local Khaama Press reported.
Afghanistan: Kabul explosion kills senior police officer
Jul 04, 2017, at 07:58 pm
Kabul, Jul 4 (IBNS): A senior police officer was killed in an explosion which took place in Kabul city on Monday afternoon, local Khaama Press reported.
Furious Trump slams North Korea following latter's missile launch
Jul 04, 2017, at 04:04 pm
Washington, Jul 4 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump, who had warned North Korea of a 'determined response' last week, lashed out at the latter following its latest missile launch on Tuesday morning.
Families of 1985 Air India bombing victims remember their dear ones
Jul 04, 2017, at 03:52 pm
Toronto, July 04 (IBNS): To the rest of the world June 23 is any other day. So when Sarah took her dog for a walk in the evening Toronto's quiet Humber Bay park, she was puzzled to see it buzzing with people.
North Korea fires another ballistic missile, irks Japan, S Korea
Jul 04, 2017, at 03:18 pm
Pyongyang, Jul 4 (IBNS): North Korea has fired another ballistic missile on Tuesday morning, reports said.
Turning national pledges into action crucial in fight against hunger, stresses head of UN agency
Jul 04, 2017, at 10:25 am
New York, July 4(Just Earth News): Highlighting that the number of people going hungry across the world has increased since 2015, threatening to undo years of progress, the head of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Monday called for translating commitments into action at the national level.
UN, partners seek $25 million to stabilize Gaza's worsening humanitarian conditions
Jul 04, 2017, at 10:24 am
New York, July 4(Just Earth News): United Nations relief agencies and their partners in the occupied Palestinian territory are calling on the international community to provide $25 million in new funding to stabilize the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, including the effects of deep power cuts and lack of fuel for generators for hospitals.
UN health agency declares end to latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
Jul 04, 2017, at 10:23 am
New York, July 4(Just Earth News): A recent outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is over, the United Nations health agency on Monday said, while adding that enhanced surveillance for the virus continues.
Deputy UN chief highlights stronger AU-UN partnership to benefit Africa's youth
Jul 04, 2017, at 05:07 am
New York, July 3(Just Earth News): Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed on Monday called for strengthening the relationship between the African Union (AU) and the United Nations to deliver on promised development for Africa's youth.
Refugee and migrant flows from Libya to Europe on the rise – UNHCR study
Jul 04, 2017, at 05:06 am
New York, July 3(Just Earth News): Movements by sea from Libya to Europe, despite being the most dangerous route for reaching the continent, have increased and there are indications that it will likely continue to do so, a new study by the United Nations refugee agency has revealed.
Chinese President Xi Jinping reaches Moscow
Jul 04, 2017, at 02:24 am
Moscow, July 3 (IBNS): Chinese President Xi Jinping reached in Moscow on Monday, reports said.
London Awards: Etihad Aviation group honoured with four treasury accolades
Jul 03, 2017, at 10:26 pm
Abu Dhabi,July 3 (IBNS): Etihad Aviation Group’s (EAG) on Monday said its treasury team has once again been acknowledged for airline treasury management excellence with four key accolades at the 2017 Adam Smith Awards presented by Treasury Today magazine.
Afghanistan: US drone strike hits Watapur district, four Daesh terrorists killed
Jul 03, 2017, at 10:23 pm
Kabul, July 3 (IBNS): At least four Daesh terrorists were killed in a US drone strike in the Watapur district of eastern Kunar province of Afghanistan, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Father joins Taliban after murdering teen daughter
Jul 03, 2017, at 04:45 pm
Kabul, Jul 3 (IBNS): In a case of honour killing, a man killed his teenage daughter for eloping with a friend, and later joined the Taliban, local Khaama Press reported.
Avignon: Shooting outside mosque leaves eight injured
Jul 03, 2017, at 04:10 pm
Avignon, Jul 3 (IBNS): At least eight people were injured after two gunmen opened fired outside a mosque in Avignon, France, reports said.
Jul 03, 2017, at 03:10 pm
Washington, Jul 3 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Sunday took his fight with 'fake media' a notch higher by tweeting a video of himself pummeling news channel CNN.
Pakistan: Van catches fire, 6 killed
Jul 03, 2017, at 04:06 am
Islamabad, July 2 (IBNS): At least six people were killed as a passenger van, in which they were travelling, caught fire near Head Muhammadwala area of Pakistan on Sunday, media reports said.
UN refugee chief urges greater solidarity with refugees in Italy
Jul 03, 2017, at 03:41 am
New York, July 1(Just Earth News): Italy needs more international support to assist the waves of migrants and refugees crossing the Mediterranean, the United Nations refugee chief today urged.
On anniversary of Somalia's independence, senior UN official urges political unity
Jul 03, 2017, at 03:40 am
New York, July 2 (Just Earth News): Marking the 57th anniversary of Somalia's independence, the top United Nations official in the country on Sunday urged all Somalis to seize a moment of opportunity and work towards peace and stability.
Syria rocket attack: 2 civilians killed
Jul 03, 2017, at 02:19 am
Deir Ezzor, July 2 (IBNS): At least two civilians were killed in rocket attack by terrorirts in Syria's Deir Ezzor city, media reports said.
Out- of- control portable loos chase people, video goes viral
Jul 03, 2017, at 12:21 am
Moscow, July 2 (IBNS): A strange incident shocked people in Russia recently when a bunch of portable loos went out of control in the street of Moscow city, media reports said.
Prince Charles joins Trudeau on rain-sodden Parliament Hill to celebrate Canada 150 in Ottawa
Jul 02, 2017, at 09:22 am
Ottawa, July 1 (IBNS) At the heart of Canada's story are millions of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Canada celebrated its 150th anniversary on Saturday with a celebration on Parliament Hill here attended by Prince Charles and his wife Camilla.
'Clear understanding' in ongoing talks between Greek Cypriot, Turkish Cypriot sides – UN
Jul 02, 2017, at 03:37 am
New York, July 1(Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres has met with the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities and their backers at the Conference on Cyprus in Switzerland, saying there is now an understanding of what is needed for a possible settlement on the Mediterranean island.
On International Day, UN promotes cooperative solutions for social inclusion
Jul 02, 2017, at 03:35 am
New York, July 1(Just Earth News): Cooperatives help to build inclusive economies and societies, and can help to eliminate poverty and reach the other Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the head of the United Nations labour agency on Saturday said, marking the International Day of Cooperatives.
Vice President Pence to visit NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
Jul 02, 2017, at 03:19 am
Washington, July 1 (IBNS): US Vice President Mike Pence will visit NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 6, officials said.
Canadian PM says reconciliation is about redefining a relationship, can't happen overnight
Jul 01, 2017, at 07:37 pm
Toronto, Jul 1 (IBNS): Decision by many indigenous people to boycott the celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday was justified, said Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau while speaking at an event in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Islands (P.E.I.).
US President Trump warns N Korea, says patience is over
Jul 01, 2017, at 05:22 pm
Washington, Jul 1 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has warned North Korea of a 'determined response', stating that the 'patience is over', reports said.
Bronx doctor kills one, injures six
Jul 01, 2017, at 03:18 pm
Bronx, Jul 1 (IBNS): Accused of sexual harassment, a Bronx doctor returned back to his workplace and opened fired, killing at least one doctor and injuring six others on Friday, reports said.
Women scientists and youth take centre stage at UN-backed technology forum
Jul 01, 2017, at 02:17 pm
New York, July 1(Just Earth News): As an international conference on science and technology wrapped up in Vienna, the head of a United Nations partner organization that works to end nuclear testing stressed that women have a "powerful voice" in the global scientific community.
‘Important work ahead,’ Security Council says, as UN mission in Côte d’Ivoire concludes
Jul 01, 2017, at 02:15 pm
New York, July 1(Just Earth News): Recognizing the efforts of the United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI) in promoting peace, stability and development, the UN Security Council on Friday marked the closing of the mission by underscoring the importance of action by the Government to address the remaining challenges in the country for the benefit of all Ivorians.