UN chief urges Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot sides to seize ‘historic’ chance for peace
Jul 01, 2017, at 02:14 pm
New York, July 1(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday called on the leaders of the Greek and Turkish communities in Cyprus to grasp “an historic opportunity†to reach a comprehensive settlement to the conflict that has divided the Mediterranean island for more than four decades.
After ‘successful’ visit to Haiti, Security Council notes window of opportunity for reforms
Jul 01, 2017, at 02:13 pm
New York, July 1(Just Earth News): Haiti has a window of opportunity to implement reforms necessary to bring the Caribbean country onto a path of stability and development, the United Nations Security Council President said on Friday.
Security Council adopts first-ever resolution on mine action
Jul 01, 2017, at 02:12 pm
New York, July 1(Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Friday adopted its first-ever resolution on mine action, noting the serious and lasting threat posed by landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices, while also recognizing the positive contribution of mine action to sustaining peace and stability.
Colombia: With arms laid down, focus now on reintegration, UN envoy tells Security Council
Jul 01, 2017, at 02:11 pm
New York, July 1(Just Earth News): Highlighting progress in the Colombian peace process, especially the completion of the laying down of arms by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC-EP), the United Nations envoy for the country has called for shifting the momentum to other aspects of the historic peace deal.
Venezuela bans Attorney General from leaving country; UN rights office voices concern
Jul 01, 2017, at 04:59 am
New York, June 30(Just Earth News): Amid the ongoing violence in Venezuela, the United Nations human rights office on Friday expressed concern about a decision by the Supreme Court to null the appointment of the Attorney General, freeze her assets and ban her from leaving the country.
Challenges abound as ‘significant’ numbers of displaced return within Syria, warns UNHCR
Jul 01, 2017, at 04:59 am
New York, June 30(Just Earth News): Citing “significant†returns of displaced persons to and within Syria, the United Nations refugee agency said on Friday that while it will be scaling up its response to assist those coming back, it can neither promote nor facilitate returns given the security and humanitarian situation in the war-torn country.
Iraq: UN warns against ‘collective punishment’ of population with alleged ISIL ties
Jul 01, 2017, at 04:58 am
New York, June 30(Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights office has expressed concern over forced evictions of people alleged to have ties with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) terrorist group, noting that such actions may amount to collective punishment that is in clear contravention of the Iraqi Constitution as well as human rights and humanitarian law.
UN rights chief decries ‘unacceptable attack’ on Al Jazeera and other media
Jul 01, 2017, at 04:57 am
New York, June 30(Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights chief on Friday expressed strong concern about international demands that Qatar close down the Al Jazeera network and other affiliated media outlets as “extraordinary, unprecedented and clearly unreasonable.â€
On Asteroid Day, UN space agency urges international cooperation against potential threat
Jul 01, 2017, at 04:55 am
New York, June 30(Just Earth News): A top United Nations official on Friday urged the international community to come together to jointly raise awareness and develop a plan to mitigate the danger from a potential asteroid impact.
UN refugee agency 'extremely worried' about renewed violence in Central African Republic
Jul 01, 2017, at 04:54 am
New York, June 30(Just Earth News): The United Nations refugee agency has voiced concern over a flow of people fleeing renewed violence in some parts of the Central African Republic, a country that has already seen a half million people internally displaced and another half million taking refuge in neighbouring countries.
Afghanistan: 3 anti-Taliban gunmen killed in blast
Jul 01, 2017, at 01:20 am
Kabul, June 30 (IBNS): In a roadside bombing in northern Jawzjan province of Afghanistan, at least three anti-Taliban militiamen were killed, media reports said on Friday.
Paris: Man arrested for trying to plough through pedestrians outside mosque
Jun 30, 2017, at 04:22 pm
Paris, Jun 30 (IBNS): Police arrested a man after his failed attempt to drive a car through pedestrians outside a Paris mosque, reports said.
Trump's US travel ban for six Muslim countries begins
Jun 30, 2017, at 02:57 pm
Washington, June 30 (IBNS) A supposed "watered down" version of the travel ban on six Muslim countries and a section of refugees by the Donald Trump administration on security grounds finally took effect on Thursday (US time) after litigations in court even as experts said more court battles are in the offing following the implementation of this order.
Jun 30, 2017, at 01:42 pm
New York, June 30(Just Earth News): The Security Council on Thursday adopted a series of resolutions by which it extended the mandates of United Nations missions in the Golan, the Darfur region of Sudan and Mali, and renewed measures against illicit oil exports in Libya.
Security Council updated on status of resolution on Iran’s nuclear programme
Jun 30, 2017, at 01:41 pm
New York, June 30(Just Earth News): Briefing the Security Council on Thursday, the United Nations political chief called on the participants of the plan of action on Iran’s nuclear programme as well as the wider international community to continue to support the full and effective implementation of the agreement.
At Vienna forum, young people raise their voices for world free of nuclear weapons
Jun 30, 2017, at 01:40 pm
New York, June 30(Just Earth News): Around 100 young people from 54 countries are raising their voices and harnessing social media to help mobilize support for a world free of nuclear weapons, and advance the entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).
Ending occupation only way to lay foundations for lasting Israeli-Palestinian peace – UN officials
Jun 30, 2017, at 01:39 pm
New York, June 30(Just Earth News): Top United Nations officials on Thursday declared that ending the occupation is the only way to lay the foundations for enduring peace that meets Israeli security needs and Palestinian aspirations for statehood and sovereignty.
Delays in access in Syria ‘will mean further death,’ warns top UN relief official
Jun 30, 2017, at 01:38 pm
New York, June 30(Just Earth News): Citing attacks against aid workers in Syria, the removal of live-saving supplies from convoys and bureaucratic impediments restricting access, the United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator has called for ensuring immediate and safe humanitarian access to save lives that are dependent on assistance.
Jun 30, 2017, at 05:14 am
New York, June 29(Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the closure of the United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI), which will take place on Friday, and reiterated the UN family’s commitment to helping the people and Government of the West African nation to sustain their hard-won peace.
UN marks first ever Day of the Tropics with focus on region’s vulnerability
Jun 30, 2017, at 05:13 am
New York, June 29(Just Earth News): The majority of the world’s most vulnerable communities are in the Tropics, and will be most affected by environmental threats, the United Nations on Thursday said, marking the first ever observance of the International Day of the Tropics.
UN agency 'alarmed' by forced refugee returns to Nigeria from Cameroon
Jun 30, 2017, at 05:12 am
New York, June 29(Just Earth News): The United Nations refugee agency is alarmed by a fresh incident of forced returns of refugees from Cameroon into northeast Nigeria amid an absence of conditions to make such movements safe and sustainable.
UN agency 'alarmed' by forced refugee returns to Nigeria from Cameroon
Jun 30, 2017, at 05:10 am
New York, June 29(Just Earth News): The United Nations refugee agency is alarmed by a fresh incident of forced returns of refugees from Cameroon into northeast Nigeria amid an absence of conditions to make such movements safe and sustainable.
IYDC observes World Yoga Day, keen to promote Yoga for health benefits
Jun 29, 2017, at 06:03 pm
Toronto, June 29 (IBNS): Baba Ramdev, the founder of Patanjali Yogapeeth and Sister Shivani, a spiritual leader from the Brahma Kumari World Spiritual University took the centre stage at the third edition of the International Day of Yoga organized by International Yoga Day Canada (IYDC) recently at Mississauga’s International Centre.
Fare hike for GO Transit and Union Pearson Express
Jun 29, 2017, at 03:21 pm
Toronto, June 29 (IBNS): A report submitted to the transit agency’s board on Wednesday said Metrolinx planned to raise GO Transit fares by about 3 percent -- after freezing prices at the start of the year -- for trips costing more than $5.65 but there will not be any change for rides costing $5.65 or cheaper, media reports said.
Multiculturalism is at the heart of Canada’s heritage and identity: PM Justin Trudeau
Jun 29, 2017, at 02:50 pm
Toronto, June 29 (IBNS): Canada celebrated its 15th Multiculturalism Day recently, showcasing the country’s diversity, equality and mutual respect for different cultures.
Conference on Cyprus off to constructive start but hard work remains, says UN facilitator
Jun 29, 2017, at 01:56 pm
New York, June 29(Just Earth News): On the opening day of the Conference on Cyprus, a senior United Nations official expressed hope that the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders as well as the guarantors – Greece, Turkey and the United Kingdom – have the determination to overcome the challenges and resolve the issues before them.
‘Inclusive, equitable and quality education’ at the heart of high-level UN event
Jun 29, 2017, at 01:55 pm
New York, June 29(Just Earth News): Education leaders from around the world convened on Wednesday at the United Nations to discuss ways to advance action on Sustainable Development Goal 4, which aims to “ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning.â€
Harness ‘immense’ potential offered by migration, UN officials urge at global forum
Jun 29, 2017, at 01:54 pm
New York, June 29(Just Earth News): Speaking at a major international meeting on migration and development, senior United Nations officials have underlined the need for safe, orderly and regular migration options to ensure that people around the world are not forced to undertake arduous and dangerous pathways in their search for a better future.
Jun 29, 2017, at 01:53 pm
New York, June 29(Just Earth News): The United Nations deputy chief on Wednesday stressed the need to “avoid a disproportionate emphasis on security†when carrying out a strategy to help Africa’s Sahel region achieve sustained peace and development.
International cooperation key to keeping WMDs away from terrorists, Security Council told
Jun 29, 2017, at 01:51 pm
New York, June 29(Just Earth News): The United Nations disarmament chief on Wednesday called for stronger international cooperation to prevent terrorists from accessing and using weapons of mass destruction, warning that technological advances – such as unmanned aerial vehicles, 3-D printers and the Dark Web – make it easier for terrorist groups to effectively use such weapons.