At China's Belt and Road Forum, UN chief Guterres stresses shared development goals
May 15, 2017, at 05:03 am
New York, May 14(Just Earth News): Speaking at a major international conference in Beijing, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday drew comparisons between China's 'One Belt, One Road' initiative and the Sustainable Development Goals, saying both are rooted in a shared vision for global development.
UN chief 'outraged' by latest attacks in CAR, warns they could be war crimes
May 15, 2017, at 05:01 am
New York, May 14(Just Earth News): Strongly condemning the latest attacks against civilians and the United Nations in Central African Republic (CAR), Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday urged authorities to investigate and bring those responsible to justice.
Emmanuel Macron sworn in as French President
May 14, 2017, at 09:47 pm
Paris, May 14 (IBNS): Emmanuel Macron was on Sunday sworn in as the President of France.
Another cyber attack might take place, experts warn
May 14, 2017, at 08:41 pm
London, May 14 (IBNS): After Friday's global hit, another major cyber-attack is imminent on Monday, experts have alerted.
Pakistan labourers killing: FIR registered against unknown gunmen
May 14, 2017, at 08:21 pm
Islamabad, May 14 (IBNS): An FIR has been launched against unknown men in connection with the gunning down of 10 labourers in Gwadar area of Pakistan on May 13, media reports said.
Toronto Zoo facing strike call from CUPE Union 1600
May 14, 2017, at 05:42 pm
Toronto, May 14 (IBNS) The Toronto Zoo, Canada's premier zoo with over 5000 animals representing more than 460 species in various Regions and Pavilions based on geographical locations, is closed for visitors now owing to an ongoing strike called by unionized employees, media report said.
Metrolinx enters into contract with Alstom as backup plan for Eglinton Crosstown
May 14, 2017, at 05:22 pm
Toronto, May 14 (IBNS): To ensure the timely launch of Eglinton Crosstown LRT and to keep on track other LRT projects, Metrolinx -- an agency created by Government of Ontario to improve the coordination and integration of all modes of transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area -- has entered into an agreement with Alstom, one of Bombardier's competitors, as an alternative supplier of light rail vehicles, media reports said.
Armed group attacks civilians, UN in Central African Republic overnight; one peacekeeper killed
May 14, 2017, at 05:13 am
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): The United Nations peacekeeping force in the Central African Republic is sending reinforcements to the south-eastern town of Bangassou, where an armed group opened fire on civilians overnight killing an undisclosed number and at least one UN peacekeeper.
May 14, 2017, at 01:02 am
Kabul, May 13 (IBNS): A magnetic bomb explosion in Afghanistan capital Kabul on Saturday left at least two people killed, media reports said.
Pakistan: Ten labourers gunned down
May 13, 2017, at 09:43 pm
Islamabad, May 13 (IBNS): In two separate incidents, at least ten labourers were killed as unknown gunmen opened fire at them in Pakistan's Gwadar city on Saturday, media reports said.
US, China sign 10-point trade deal
May 13, 2017, at 02:59 pm
Washington, May 13 (IBNS): The US and China have signed a new 10-point trade deal on Friday, reports said.
Time now to maximize on the opportunities offered in Haiti, highlights head of UN advisory group
May 13, 2017, at 02:36 pm
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): Following their recent visit to Haiti, a United Nations advisory group on the island nation called on the international community to work closely with the Government and capitalize on the opportunities that have presented there.
Central African Republic: UN honours fallen ‘blue helmets’
May 13, 2017, at 02:35 pm
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) held a memorial ceremony on Friday in honour of five peacekeepers who lost their lives after their convoy was attacked in the south-eastern part of the country earlier this week.
Iraq: UN refugee camp opens twelfth camp as displacement escalates in West Mosul
May 13, 2017, at 02:34 pm
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): Less than four weeks after opening its last camp, the United Nations refugee agency welcomed families fleeing the fighting in western Mosul this week with its twelfth camp set up deal with the ongoing emergency in and around the Iraqi city.
UN informed of Ebola virus outbreak in northern DR Congo
May 13, 2017, at 02:33 pm
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): An Ebola outbreak in north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has killed at least one person, the United Nations World health Organization (WHO) announced earlier on Friday.
ESCAP: 70 years of UN efforts to advance socio-economic development in Asia and the Pacific
May 13, 2017, at 02:32 pm
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): Notwithstanding the challenges faced by countries in Asia and Pacific, the region has witnessed economic and social achievements beyond expectations over the past 70 years, according to the head of the United Nations body assisting with development efforts.
UK’s Mark Lowcock appointed to head up UN relief wing
May 13, 2017, at 05:58 am
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday appointed Mark Lowcock, a national of the United Kingdom, as the United Nation’s highest official on humanitarian assistance and aid coordination, the UN Spokesperson’s office announced on Friday.
Guinea Bissau: Security Council ‘ready to act’ if political crisis worsens
May 13, 2017, at 05:57 am
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): Expressing deep concern over the protracted political and institutional crisis in Guinea Bissau, the United Nations Security Council has said it is ready to take necessary measures if the situation further deteriorates.
DR Congo: UN agency appeals for support as ‘steady stream’ of refugees crosses into Angola
May 13, 2017, at 05:56 am
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): With violence and insecurity continuing to force people to flee Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kasai region and seek refuge in neighbouring Angola, the United Nations refugee agency has called for a suitable place to shelter them as well as additional resources to support those in urgent need.
UN report assesses ‘huge benefits’ and challenges of green energy revolution
May 13, 2017, at 05:55 am
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): The latest United Nations report on energy-efficiency technologies shows that low-carbon technologies apparently aid clean air, save water and cut land use, and could reduce 25 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions and 17 million tonnes of particulates a year.
Amid widening needs for displaced Somalis, UN refugee agency revises funding appeal
May 13, 2017, at 05:54 am
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): The United Nations refugee agency has increased its funding appeal by $91 million to meet the humanitarian needs of Somali refugees in the region and the people displaced inside the Horn of Africa country.
Attack on Yemeni city could overwhelm humanitarian capacity, warns UN migration agency
May 13, 2017, at 05:53 am
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): Warning of the disastrous impact of an imminent attack on a western city and port and Yemen, the United Nations migration agency has called on all actors to use dialogue and talks rather than military force, which will put more civilians in danger.
UN agricultural agency links food security and climate change in new guidelines
May 13, 2017, at 05:52 am
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): The United Nations agricultural agency on Friday unveiled guidelines to help Governments balance the needs of farming and climate change when making decisions, such as whether to refill a dried up lake or focus instead on sustainably using the forest on its shore.
UN rights office urges protection for Salvadoran trans activist and transgender people
May 13, 2017, at 05:51 am
New York, May 13 (Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights office on Friday urged the Government of El Salvador to take urgent measures to protect a prominent transgender human rights defender, Karla Avelar, and other activists and individuals working on similar issues.
Pakistan blast kills 25,Deputy Chairman Senate injured
May 12, 2017, at 10:59 pm
Quetta, May 12 (IBNS): At least 25 people were killed in a blast that hit Mastung area of Pakistan's Balochistan province on Friday, media reports said.
Christy Clark to lead Liberal minority government in British Columbia
May 12, 2017, at 10:29 pm
Calgary May 12 (IBNS): The Liberal Party is back to power in the recently concluded provincial election in British Columbia but not as as a single largest party in the legislature and without absolute majority as they had it last time.
Pakistan: Blast kills 20, Deputy Chairman Senate injured
May 12, 2017, at 09:21 pm
Air Canada to launch own loyalty programme in 2020
May 12, 2017, at 04:00 pm
Toronto, May 12 (NITN): Air Canada on Thursday announced its decision to launch its own loyalty program in 2020, upon the expiry of its commercial agreement with Aimia, the operator of Aeroplan, media reports said.
Syria: Agreement on ‘de-escalation zones’ could lift UN-facilitated political talks
May 12, 2017, at 02:11 pm
New York, May 12(Just Earth News): The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, said on Thursday that next week’s UN-facilitated talks in Geneva will benefit from the dynamics of the negotiations which began in Astana, Kazakhstan, earlier this month, which saw an agreement between Russia, Iran and Turkey on ‘de-escalation zones’ in war-torn Syria.
Panama’s financial reform agenda must prioritize combating tax evasion – UN expert
May 12, 2017, at 02:10 pm
New York, May 12(Just Earth News): Following last year’s leak of confidential financial documents from a Panama law firm, a United Nations rights expert yesterday called on the countries’ authorities to continue to impose greater due diligence on financial and banking institutions.