Deaths reported in London tower fire, Mayor feels 'devastated'
Jun 14, 2017, at 09:29 pm
London, June 14 (IBNS): Several people have been killed and over 50 suffered injuries as a massive fire broke out at a high-rise in London city on Wednesday, reports said.
Former Alberta politician becomes oldest Canadian to summit Mount Everest
Jun 14, 2017, at 07:09 pm
Toronto, June 14 (IBNS): An ex-Alberta politician, John Oldring, 64, from Calgary, has become the oldest Canadian to climb Mount Everest, media reports said.
Several fatalities reported in London fire, 30 hospitalized
Jun 14, 2017, at 06:30 pm
London, June 14 (IBNS) : London Fire Brigade has confirmed a number of people have died after fire tore through Grenfell Tower block in North Kensington on Wednesday morning.
Bangladesh land slides: Death toll touches 130
Jun 14, 2017, at 03:07 pm
Dhaka, June 14 (IBNS): The death toll in the landslides which hit south-east Bangladesh has touched 130, media reports said.
Massive fire breaks out at London high rise
Jun 14, 2017, at 02:53 pm
London, June 14 (IBNS): A massive fire broke out at a tower block in London on Wednesday, officials said.
Experts urge support for most marginalized persons with disabilities, as UN forum begins
Jun 14, 2017, at 01:44 pm
New York, June 14(Just Earth News): As the largest and most diverse international disability meeting in the world kicks off at the United Nations in New York, leading experts in the field are calling for greater recognition of a range of human rights and fundamental freedoms for persons with disabilities while focusing on helping the most vulnerable among them.
'Unprecedented' conference on rights of persons with disabilities gets under way at UN
Jun 14, 2017, at 01:43 pm
New York, June 14(Just Earth News): A major intergovernmental meeting got underway at the United Nations on Tuesday, bringing together a wide range of stakeholders to ensure the full implementation of a landmark treaty on the rights of persons with disabilities.
'Security vacuum' in Central Africa may be exploited by armed groups – UN envoy
Jun 14, 2017, at 01:41 pm
New York, June 14(Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy for Central Africa on Tuesday expressed his concern that the withdrawal of troops from the regional force by some contributing countries would create a security vacuum that may be exploited by an armed group.
Mine action vital to success of UN peace mandates, Security Council told
Jun 14, 2017, at 01:41 pm
New York, June 14(Just Earth News): The mitigation of the threats posed by landmines and other explosive remnants of war is vital to the success of United Nations peacekeeping and special political missions, as well as to the delivery of humanitarian assistance, the return of displaced persons, and sustainable development, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Tuesday.
At EXPO 2017, UN agencies highlight benefits of clean energy for all
Jun 14, 2017, at 01:40 pm
New York, June 14(Just Earth News): Showcasing the centrality of the energy sector to address global sustainable development challenges, United Nations agencies in Kazakhstan at EXPO 2017 have urged the global community for new momentum to ongoing efforts towards transition to clean energy.
Not only strong, but smart policies needed to combat terrorism – UN chief
Jun 14, 2017, at 01:39 pm
New York, June 14(Just Earth News): Efforts and policies to prevent extremism must encompass all segments of the society, in particular those who have suffered structural discrimination and marginalization, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday, warning that measures which fail to do so could end up effectively “driving†people into the hands of terrorists.
Protection of migrant and refugee children must be at core of new global compacts – UN agency
Jun 14, 2017, at 01:38 pm
New York, June 14(Just Earth News): Amid ongoing discussions towards the first-ever global compacts on refugees and migration, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) joined other United Nations agencies meeting in Berlin on Tuesday stressing that all parties involved in these talks must work together to address the needs of migrant children, consistent with their human rights.
Polluted environments kill 1.4 million in Europe annually; UN agencies urge stepped-up action
Jun 14, 2017, at 04:28 am
New York, June 13(Just Earth News): As some 1.4 million people in Europe and Central Asia die prematurely each year from polluted environments, United Nations agency heads at high-level meeting call for regional leaders to scale up action to stem environmental deaths and diseases.
Conflict in Ukraine enters fourth year 'with no end in sight' – UN report
Jun 14, 2017, at 04:27 am
New York, June 13(Just Earth News): Warring parties in eastern Ukraine have repeatedly failed to implement ceasefire agreements, allowing hostilities to escalate and the cumulative death toll to exceed 10,000 as the conflict entered its fourth year, a new United Nations report reveals.
Joint African action crucial to protect persons with albinism from violence, highlights UN expert
Jun 14, 2017, at 04:25 am
New York, June 13(Just Earth News): Highlighting the importance of cooperation among countries to overcome the violence and discrimination faced by persons with albinism, a United Nations rights expert has urged African nations to fully implement a regional action plan on ending attacks on persons with albinism.
Hate crimes rose by 5% in Canada in 2015, says study
Jun 14, 2017, at 03:19 am
Toronto, June 13 (IBNS): Hate crimes rose by 5% in Canada in 2015, largely due to an increase in incidents targeting certain religious and ethno-cultural groups, specifically the Muslim population and Arabs or West Asians, a new study has said.
Afghanistan: 3 US solders killed
Jun 14, 2017, at 03:07 am
Washington, June 13 (IBNS): The US Department of Defense announced on Tuesday the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel in Afghanistan.
North Korea frees US national Otto Warmbier
Jun 14, 2017, at 02:42 am
Washington, June 13 (IBNS): An US national, who was jailed in North Korea, has been released, media reports said on Tuesday.
China denies rumour of rift with Pakistan
Jun 14, 2017, at 02:08 am
Beijing, June 13 (IBNS): China has denied rumours on possible rift with Pakistan and called reports related to it as 'baseless'.
IS asks followers to launch attacks in America, Australia, Europe, and Russia
Jun 14, 2017, at 01:38 am
London, June 13 (IBNS): An audio message purportedly released by militant group Islamic State, the group's spokesperson has directed followers to launch attacks in America, Australia, Europe, and Russia in the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
Displaced people's camp near Mosul hit by food poisoning
Jun 14, 2017, at 01:32 am
Mosul, June 13 (IBNS): A displaced people's camp near Mosul in Iraq was recently hit by suspected food poisoning, making 100 people ill and costing a child life, according to BBC News.
Canadian Environment Minister wraps up G7 meeting
Jun 14, 2017, at 01:01 am
Toronto, June 13 (IBNS) Canada's Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna, has wrapped up the two-day G7 Environment Ministers’ meeting in Bologna, Italy.
Theresa May hold talks with DUP to form government
Jun 14, 2017, at 12:42 am
London, June 13 (IBNS): British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday held talks with leaders of Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to form the minority Tory government, according to BBC News.
Landslides kill over 60 in Bangladesh
Jun 14, 2017, at 12:35 am
Dhaka, June 13 (IBNS): Landslides in south-east Bangladesh have claimed over 60 lives so far, media reports said on Tuesday.
Police officer, others injured in Munich subway shooting
Jun 13, 2017, at 08:13 pm
Munich, June 13 (IBNS) : A policewoman was injured in a shooting at a railway station in a Munich suburb by an assailant who reportedly grabbed her gun.
At least 20 killed in Bangladesh landslides
Jun 13, 2017, at 07:33 pm
Dhaka, June 13 (IBNS) : At least 20 people were killed in separate incidents of landslide in three hilly southern Bangladesh districts on Tuesday.
Guterres expresses support for UN agency's work assisting Palestine refugees in Middle East
Jun 13, 2017, at 11:40 am
New York, June 13 (Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday expressed concerns over recent public criticism of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and the integrity of its operations, and called on all Member States to continue to support the agency in discharging its important humanitarian mandate. According to a statement issued by his spokesperson, the UN chief also expressed his support and admiration for UNRWA's role in delivering essential services and protecting the rights of millions of Palestine refugees across the Middle East. “UNRWA operates in the front lines of difficult conflict situations and provides education for half a million refugee girls and boys, teaching them human rights and tolerance. Its education and relief activities contribute critically to stability in the region,†read the statement.
Central African Republic: UN mission determined to fulfil mandate despite attacks on peacekeepers
Jun 13, 2017, at 11:39 am
New York, June 13 (Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy for the Central African Republic on Monday warned against increasing attacks on civilians and peacekeeping personnel while stressing the need to reenergize the political process to achieve sustainable peace in the conflict-torn country.
Angola: Funds urgently needed as Congolese refugee influx overwhelms services, warns UN agency
Jun 13, 2017, at 05:00 am
New York, June 12(Just Earth News): As refugees fleeing violence and communal tensions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continue to arrive in neighbouring Angola, the United Nations refugee agency has appealed for more resources to cope with the influx and to provide those coming with the support they urgently need.
UN agency chief urges world to 'step up' as refugee numbers outpace resettlement spots
Jun 13, 2017, at 04:59 am
New York, June 12(Just Earth News): Against the backdrop of increasing refugee numbers around the globe, fuelled by crisis and insecurity, and an ever widening gap in places to resettle them, the top United Nations official dealing with refugee issues has called on governments to “step up†and deliver places for refugees in line with the commitments they have made.