Jun 29, 2017, at 05:05 am
New York, June 28(Just Earth News): Voicing grave concern over the fate of as many as 100,000 civilians “effectively trapped†in Syria's Raqqa governorate amid the ongoing offensive against Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) fighters, the top United Nations rights official urged all parties to the conflict to enact measures to allow civilians who wish to flee the fighting to do so in safety.
Investing in poor children saves more lives per dollar spent, UNICEF study finds
Jun 29, 2017, at 05:04 am
New York, June 28(Just Earth News): Investing in the health and survival of the most deprived children and communities provides more value for money than investing in less deprived groups, saving almost twice as many lives for every $1 million spent, according to a new study by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
Man hit by speeding uncontrolled bus, survives, video goes viral
Jun 28, 2017, at 11:42 pm
London, June 28 (IBNS): A miraculous video is currently trending on social media where a man is seen escaping fatal injuries when he was rammed by an uncontrolled speeding bus.
China: Elderly woman throws coin into jet engine, delays flight
Jun 28, 2017, at 08:19 pm
Beijing, Jun 28 (IBNS): Travellers were left fuming in Shanghai airport after a China Southern Airlines flight got delayed by over five hours due to a bizarre incident, reports said.
At least six insurgents killed in Helmand airstrike
Jun 28, 2017, at 07:46 pm
Kabul, Jun 28 (IBNS): At least 10 casualties, including the death of six insurgents, were recorded following the conclusion of an airstrike, which was carried out by the Afghan military in the country's Helmand province, local Khaama Press reported.
APTA recognizes TTC as best public transit agency in North America
Jun 28, 2017, at 04:31 pm
Toronto, June 28 (IBNS): Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) was recognised as the best public transit agency in North America for 2017 by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), according to media reports.
Calgary Board of Education worried about poor mathematics scores of students
Jun 28, 2017, at 04:17 pm
Calgary, June 28 (IBNS): In a recently concluded meeting of the Calgary Board of Education, the trustees expressed deep concern regarding overall deteriorating standard of students.
Helicopter attack on Venezuelan Supreme Court
Jun 28, 2017, at 04:10 pm
Caracas, Jun 28 (IBNS): The Venezuelan Supreme Court has been attacked from a hovering helicopter, irking President Nicolas Maduro, who slammed it as a 'terrorist attack', reports said.
UN envoy maps out 'ideal trajectory' to next round of intra-Syrian talks in Geneva
Jun 28, 2017, at 01:53 pm
New York, June 28(Just Earth News): The United Nations mediator for the conflict in Syria on Tuesday mapped out what needs to happen in the next two weeks before the next round of intra-Syrian talks begins on 10 July in Geneva, Switzerland.
UN welcomes major partnership initiative with tech giants to counter terrorism online
Jun 28, 2017, at 01:52 pm
New York, June 28(Just Earth News): A senior United Nations official has called for sustained joint efforts to combat terrorism and welcomed a partnership initiative with tech giants Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and YouTube to counter terrorism and violent extremism online.
Upcoming Cyprus Conference 'a unique opportunity,' says UN negotiator
Jun 28, 2017, at 01:50 pm
New York, June 28(Just Earth News): A fresh round of talks on Cyprus will last “as long as it takes,†but there are no guarantees of success, the United Nations negotiator facilitating the process said on Tuesday.
Colombia: UN mission collects nearly all remaining weapons from FARC-EP
Jun 28, 2017, at 01:49 pm
New York, June 28(Just Earth News): The peace effort in Colombia on Tuesday reached a milestone, with nearly all of the remaining number of weapons held by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC-EP) turned over to the United Nations for registering and storing.
Jun 28, 2017, at 01:48 pm
New York, June 28(Just Earth News): Scientific collaboration is essential to achieving a world free from the nuclear threat, the Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) told a United Nations-backed expert forum in Vienna on Tuesday.
Despite progress, challenges remain for Liberia to consolidate peace gains, UN Security Council told
Jun 28, 2017, at 01:47 pm
New York, June 28(Just Earth News): In spite of “remarkable†progress in Liberia since the signing of the comprehensive peace agreement in 2003, the presence of challenges that risk a reversal of the gains made warrant continued international support and attention, the United Nations envoy for the country has cautioned.
Perpetrators of suicide attacks in Nigeria must be held accountable – UN chief
Jun 28, 2017, at 01:46 pm
New York, June 28(Just Earth News): Condemning violent attacks in Maiduguri, in Nigeria's restive Borno state, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has underscored the Organization's resolve to support the country in its fight against terrorism.
IAEA Mission says Jamaica strengthens research reactor safety, sees room for further enhancements
Jun 28, 2017, at 04:19 am
Kingston, Jamaica, June 27(Just Earth News): An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said the operator of a research reactor in Jamaica showed continuous commitment to safety after its successful conversion to use low enriched uranium (LEU) instead of high enriched uranium (HEU) as fuel. The experts also made recommendations for further safety-related improvements at the reactor, which is the only such facility in the Caribbean region.
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UN recognizes young entrepreneurs on Day for micro-, small, medium-sized enterprises
Jun 28, 2017, at 04:16 am
New York, June 27(Just Earth News): United Nations agencies on Tuesday launched a new campaign to make it easier for the 70 million unemployed youth to get financing and learn new skills to start a business.
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UN agency saves 600 stranded migrants in Sahara Desert, but 52 dead in Niger
Jun 28, 2017, at 04:15 am
New York, June 27(Just Earth News): The United Nations migration agency in Niger has saved more than 600 lives since April 2017 through a new search and rescue operation that targets migrants stranded in Sahara Desert, but 52 did not survive.
British Sikh couple denied to adopt white child for Indian origin
Jun 28, 2017, at 02:50 am
London, June 27 (IBNS): British Sikh couple, Sandeep and Reena Mander, were denied by an agency to adopt 'white' child citing their Indian origin, which sparked off controversy related to racial discrimination, media reports said.
Google receives record EU fine for promoting its own shopping services
Jun 28, 2017, at 01:56 am
London, June 27 (IBNS):Tech-giant Google has received the record fine of 2.42bn euros by the European Commission on Tuesday, for promoting its own shopping services at the top of search results, media reports said.
Favorability of the U.S. and confidence in its president decline across globe, says research
Jun 28, 2017, at 12:58 am
New York, June 27 (IBNS): Global views of the U.S. and its president have shifted dramatically downward since the end of Barack Obama’s presidency and the start of Donald Trump’s, and they are now at similar levels to ratings from the George W. Bush era, according to a new Pew Research Center report that examines attitudes in 37 countries.
Rising seas could result in 2 billion refugees by 2100
Jun 27, 2017, at 11:08 pm
New York, June 27 (IBNS): In the year 2100, 2 billion people – about one-fifth of the world’s population – could become climate change refugees due to rising ocean levels.
Afghanistan : ISIS video on live execution by children
Jun 27, 2017, at 09:31 pm
Afghanistan, June 27 (IBNS) : The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group’s offshoot in Afghanistan, the so-called ISIS-Khurasan province, has released a new grim execution video purportedly showing the murder of five individuals, state-run Khaama Press reported.
12 insurgents killed in Afghanistan airstrikes
Jun 27, 2017, at 09:03 pm
Kabul, June 27 (IBNS) : At least 12 insurgents were killed in an airstrike conducted in the eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan.
Brazilian President accused of receiving bribe
Jun 27, 2017, at 08:00 pm
Brasilia, Jun 27 (IBNS): Brazil's chief prosecutor has accused country's President Michel Temer of accepting bribes, reports said.
US says Syria preparing for chemical attack, hands out warning
Jun 27, 2017, at 06:36 pm
Washington, Jun 27 (IBNS): The USA has handed out a severe warning to Syria, who they say is preparing for another chemical attack.
On International Day Against Drug Abuse, UN urges collective action to realize global commitments
Jun 27, 2017, at 06:01 am
New York, June 27(Just Earth News): To mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the United Nations is calling on all countries to honour their commitments to address the scourge and to ensure that steps to do so are consistent with human rights and promote equality, peace, security and sustainable development.
Jun 27, 2017, at 05:59 am
New York, June 27(Just Earth News): Scientists and technical experts from all over the world are gathering this week in Vienna, Austria, for a meeting convened by the United Nations partner organization working to establish a verification regime to monitor global compliance with the comprehensive ban on nuclear testing.
Supreme Court upholds Donald Trump's travel ban partially
Jun 27, 2017, at 04:18 am
Washington, June 26 (IBNS): The Supreme Court upheld US President Donald Trump's travel ban on at least four countries instead of proposed six on Monday, giving the latter a partial win, according to media reports.
Woman participant's bone snapped during TV show
Jun 27, 2017, at 03:24 am
London, June 26 (IBNS): In a shocking incident, a woman contestant's bone was snapped during an arm wrestling competition on game show floor.