South Sudan: UN report exposes human rights violations against civilians in Yei
May 20, 2017, at 04:54 am
New York, May 19(Just Earth News): A United Nations report has documented human rights violations and abuses against civilians that may amount to war crimes or crimes against humanity, in what used to be a peaceful multi-ethnic town in South Sudan.
Yemen's war pushing Somali refugees to return home – UN agency
May 20, 2017, at 04:50 am
New York, May 19(Just Earth News): More than 30,000 Somali refugees have apparently returned to Somalia from Yemen, the United Nations refugee agency said, and an increasing number are seeking aid to return home.
UN chief congratulates Algeria on peaceful parliamentary elections
May 20, 2017, at 04:48 am
New York, May 19(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has congratulated the people and Government of Algeria for the peaceful conduct of the 4 May parliamentary elections, for which he dispatched a group of electoral observers, his spokesperson said on Friday.
Theresa May launches manifesto of the Conservative Party for the general election in UK
May 20, 2017, at 01:00 am
London, May 19 (IBNS): The prime minister of the United Kingdom Theresa May on Thursday launched the manifesto of the Conservative Party for the general election in the United Kingdom that would take place in early June this year, after the country pulled out from European Union.
Giant feline breaks the internet, to be named the world's longest cat by Guinness
May 19, 2017, at 03:39 pm
Melbourne, May 19 (IBNS): A supersized cat from Melbourne, Australia, is the latest thing to hit the internet.
Challenges can derail Bosnia and Herzegovina from path of stability, Security Council told
May 19, 2017, at 01:47 pm
New York, May 19(Just Earth News): Though Bosnia and Herzegovina has continued its efforts towards membership in the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), negative incidents could still derail the country from the path of peace and stability, a senior diplomat told the United Nations Security Council on Thursday.
Identifying all-time deadliest weather events, UN says history can help mitigate future disasters
May 19, 2017, at 01:46 pm
New York, May 19(Just Earth News): The United Nations weather agency on Thursday announced “world records†for the highest reported historical death tolls from tropical cyclones, tornadoes, lightning and hailstorms, marking the first time its Archive of Weather and Climate Extremes has broadened its scope from temperature and weather records to address impacts of specific events.
Experts race against clock to quell Ebola outbreak in remote DR Congo province – UN
May 19, 2017, at 01:45 pm
New York, May 19(Just Earth News): A race against the clock has begun to contain an outbreak of Ebola in a remote northern area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.
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UN envoy urges defusing tensions over Palestinian hunger strike in Israeli jails
May 19, 2017, at 04:01 am
New York, May 18(Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy on the Middle East peace process on Thursday called for an immediate resolution to the growing tensions over a hunger strike by Palestinian detainees in Israeli jails.
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Number of unaccompanied refugee and migrant children hits ‘record high’ – UNICEF
May 19, 2017, at 03:59 am
New York, May 18(Just Earth News): The number of children traveling alone has increased fivefold since 2010, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Thursday, warning that many young refugees and migrants are taking highly dangerous routes, often at the mercy of traffickers, to reach their destinations.
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Mosul: 200,000 more people could be displaced as battle nears Old City – UN
May 19, 2017, at 03:58 am
New York, May 18(Just Earth News): As military operations against terrorists intensify and move closer to Mosul's Old City area, up to 200,000 more people could be displaced, a senior United Nations humanitarian official in Iraq warned on Thursday.
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Industry leaders agree to implement UN agency's standards on clinical trial reporting
May 19, 2017, at 03:57 am
New York, May 18(Just Earth News): With about half of all clinical trial results unreported, some of the world's largest founders of medical research and international non-governmental organizations on Thursday agreed to adopt standards – based on United Nations health agency's recommendations – to register and publicly disclose results of all clinical trials they fund or support.
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UN expert urges Dominican Republic to place child protection at core of tourism strategy
May 19, 2017, at 03:56 am
New York, May 18(Just Earth News): Those who come to the Dominican Republic to sexually exploit children must know that they will be punished, a United Nations independent expert said, urging the Government to put child protection at the centre of its tourism strategy.
Alberta brings tougher regulations against PayDay Loans
May 18, 2017, at 09:43 pm
Calgary May 18 (IBNS): Once a roaring business, payday loans stores- which offer a small, short-term unsecured loan -are now becoming a shadow of their bygone days, because of stricter provincial regulations on the one hand and significant fall in demand due to poor economy.
Afghanistan: NDS raids Taliban lair, kills one, foils attack
May 18, 2017, at 08:01 pm
Kabul, May 18 (IBNS): The Afghan National Directorate of Security (NDS), the country's central intelligence agency reported the killing of a Taliban insurgent on Wednesday, following a raid on one the terrorist organisation's hideout, thereby preventing an attack from taking place, local Khaama Press reported.
Islamabad says two diplomats arrested by Afghan officials
May 18, 2017, at 07:59 pm
Kabul/Islamabad, May 18 (IBNS): The Pakistan Foreign Ministry on Thursday claimed that two of their diplomats have been arrested by Afghan security forces in the latter's capital Kabul, media reports said.
USA: Florida man bitten on tongue while trying to kiss a rattlesnake
May 18, 2017, at 07:56 pm
Tallahassee, May 18 (IBNS): A Florida man landed in the hospital after being bitten on the tongue by a rattlesnake 'while trying to kiss it', reports said.
23 militants killed in US airstrikes in Afghanistan
May 18, 2017, at 06:12 pm
Kabul, May 18 (IBNS) : At least 23 militants were killed in airstrikes conducted by the US forces in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan.
Pakistan: Four terrorists executed
May 18, 2017, at 06:05 pm
Islamabad, May 18 (IBNS): Four hardcore terrorists were executed by Pakistani authorities in Pakistan on Thursday, officials said.
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Japan: Princess Mako gives up monarchy in order to marry commoner
May 18, 2017, at 04:18 pm
Tokyo, May 18 (IBNS): Princess Mako, the eldest granddaughter of Japanese ruler Emperor Akihito, is set to relinquish her royal status for the sake of love, reports said.
Pakistan: Explosion damages gas pipeline
May 18, 2017, at 03:55 pm
Islamabad, May 18 (IBNS): A explosion hit the Sui gas pipeline near Madinatul Hikmat area of Pakistan's Manghopir on Thursday, media reports said.
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Ohio: Teacher faces jailtime for having sex with student after inebriating him
May 18, 2017, at 03:46 pm
Columbus, May 18 (IBNS): A former Ohio prep teacher has been sentenced to two-years jail-time by a local court for having sex with a student after inebriating him with alcohol, reports said.
Indonesia: Two gay men sentenced to 85 lashes by Sharia court
May 18, 2017, at 03:15 pm
Aceh, May 18 (IBNS): A Sharia court in Indonesia's Aceh province has sentenced two men to 85 lashes after finding them guilty of having gay sex, reports said.
Innovators, UN discuss using tech to tackle world's development challenges
May 18, 2017, at 01:32 pm
New York, May 18(Just Earth News): From drones dropping food and medicines, to handheld devices that can diagnose Ebola with a drop of blood, the latest technological advances are converging to make the “unthinkable happen,†said global innovators and heads of tech companies invited to the United Nations on Wednesday to discuss how to emerging technologies can boost achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Amid 'alarming rise' in obesity, UN study finds one in three European adolescents overweight
May 18, 2017, at 01:31 pm
New York, May 18(Just Earth News): Citing eating habits, physical activity and sedentary behaviours, the United Nations health agency launched a new publication on Wednesday at the European Congress on Obesity in Portugal which revealed a rising number of obese adolescents in many countries across Europe.
Secretary-General Guterres praises a united Europe as 'fundamental pillar' of strong UN
May 18, 2017, at 01:30 pm
New York, May 18(Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday stressed that the European Union's contribution is absolutely essential for the United Nations, from support to peacekeeping to protecting human rights, solving conflicts, advancing the agenda for sustainable development and fighting climate change.
As four countries face famine, world 'must step up now' says top UN food security forum
May 18, 2017, at 01:29 pm
New York, May 18(Just Earth News): With famine looming in four countries, the United Nations-backed Committee on World Food Security (CFS) stressed on Wednesday the need to rally support for both immediate relief to people at risk and for longer-term initiatives.
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Canada Post unveils Trans-Canada Highway stamp to celebrate 150th anniversary of the nation
May 18, 2017, at 09:42 am
Toronto, May 18 (IBNS): Canada Post’s fifth of 10 commemorative stamps was unveiled on Tuesday in Regina by country music star Dean Brody to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canada's Confederation, media reports said.
On day against homophobia, UN officials urge respect for sexual and gender diversity
May 18, 2017, at 05:54 am
New York, May 17(Just Earth News): Marking the international day against homophobia, senior United Nations officials on Wednesday called for respect for sexual and gender diversity and urged the protection of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people from discrimination and harm.
Big data can have a 'big impact' on achievement of Global Goals, UN says on IT Day
May 18, 2017, at 05:53 am
New York, May 17(Just Earth News): Mastering and measuring 'big data' – to map poverty from space or use mobile phones to track food security – could boost evidence-based decision-making at local and global levels and drive the implementation of all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the United Nations telecommunications agency said on Wednesday.