At talks in Astana, UN envoy on Syria urges mechanism to oversee ceasefire

Jan 24, 2017, at 05:27 am

New York, Jan 23 (Just Earth News): International talks to extend the ceasefire in Syria started on Monday in the Kazakh capital of Astana, with the United Nations Special Envoy said the ceasefire can be solidified if a mechanism to oversee and implement it is created.

Syria: UNICEF calls for unimpeded aid access to children in besieged Deir Ez Zor

Jan 24, 2017, at 05:26 am

New York, Jan 23 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Monday called for unimpeded and unconditional access to children in the besieged city of Deir Ez Zor, noting that they have not received regular humanitarian aid for more than two years.

Afghanistan: At least 21 ISIS militants killed in Zabul

Jan 23, 2017, at 07:21 pm

Kabul, Jan 23 (IBNS): At least 21 ISIS militants were killed in Zabul after the Afghan government bombed an unit belonging to the terror outfit, local Khaama Press reported.

Alberta,Canada: New Ministry of Child Welfare created by Premier Notley

Jan 23, 2017, at 06:40 pm

Calgary, Jan 23 (IBNS): Premier of Canada's Alberta province, Rachael Notley, in a recent move, created a new Ministry of Child Welfare, separating the department from the Ministry of Human Resources, according to media reports.

At least two Afghan citizens shot dead in Pakistan

Jan 23, 2017, at 05:52 pm

Kabul/Islamabad, Jan 23 (IBNS): A monetary dispute turned fatal for two Afghani citizens in Pakistan as they were shot dead, Khaama Press reported.

Alberta dog reunites with family after car crash

Jan 23, 2017, at 05:00 pm

Calgary Jan 23 (IBNS Canada): A border collie dog separated from her family following a car crash had been reunited after three weeks, reports Calgary Metro.

No dream too big, no challenge too great for America, says Trump

Jan 23, 2017, at 04:25 pm

Washington, Jan 23 (IBNS): Donald Trump, who was sworn in as the 45th US President on Jan 20, said that no dream is too big and no challenge too great for America.

UN agency urges support for small farmers to help them not just get by, but thrive and feed others

Jan 23, 2017, at 05:46 am

New York, Jan 23 (Just Earth News): Highlighting growing challenges, such as climate change and natural resource scarcity, facing small farmers in developing countries, the head of the United Nations agricultural agency called for information technology tools that can help boost their resilience as well as feed a growing world population.

The Gambia: UN, ECOWAS, AU hail 'goodwill' of former President Jammeh; commit to work for his dignity and security

Jan 23, 2017, at 05:45 am

New York, Jan 23 (Just Earth News): The United Nations, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) have commended the “goodwill and the statesmanship” of the former President of The Gambia, Yahya Jammeh, who decided to facilitate an immediate and orderly transition process and transfer of power to President Adama Barrow.

Peaceful protests are a hallmark of our democracy, says Donald Trump

Jan 23, 2017, at 03:15 am

Washington, Jan 22 (IBNS): Even as protesters took to street to to vent anger against US President Donald Trump, the latter said that it's a hallmark of American democracy.

Pakistan: Explosion rocks Parachinar city, 25 killed

Jan 22, 2017, at 01:07 am

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): A powerful explosion rocked Parachinar city in Pakistan which killed at least 25 people on Saturday, media reports said.

Afghanistan: Taliban Magnetic bomb expert arrested by intelligence officers

Jan 21, 2017, at 08:18 pm

Kabul, Jan 21 (IBNS): A magnetic bomb expert affiliated to the Taliban was arrested by Afghan intelligence officers, local Khaama Press reported.

Gambia: Jemmeh decides to relinquish presidency

Jan 21, 2017, at 07:44 pm

Banjul, Jan 21 (IBNS): Following hours of dialogue with African mediators, former Gambian President Yahya Jemmeh has finally decided to relinquish his post, media reports said.

Italy: Bus crash kills at least 16

Jan 21, 2017, at 07:35 pm

Rome, Jan 21 (IBNS): At least 16 people died after a bus collided with the pylon and caught fire in northern Italy, media reports said.

Afghanistan: At least three ISIS militants killed

Jan 21, 2017, at 07:18 pm

Kabul, Jan 21 (IBNS): At least three ISIS militants were killed in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province in an airstrike, local Khaama Press reported.

Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari congratulates his US counterpart Vice President Michael Pence

Jan 21, 2017, at 07:11 pm

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari, on Saturday, has extended his congratulations to his American counterpart, Michael R. Pence on assuming office of the Vice President of the United States of America.

Pope Francis to US President Trump: Fight for the poor at time of grave humanitarian crises

Jan 21, 2017, at 07:05 pm

Vatican/Washington, Jan 21 (IBNS): Pope Francis congratulated US President DonaldTrump on his inauguration and urged to keep fighting for poor at time of grave humanitarian crises, the media reported on Saturday.

Thank you for being here, Trump to Hillary Clinton

Jan 21, 2017, at 06:34 pm

Washington, Jan 21 (IBNS) : Donald Trump on Friday thanked his former presidential rival, Hillary Clinton, as they met for the first time since the end of the most contentious White House races in American history, media report said.

At least 13 killed, 47 injured in Pakistan market bomb blast

Jan 21, 2017, at 05:45 pm

Peshwar, Jan 21 (IBNS) : At least 13 people were killed and 47 injured in a huge bomb blast in a vegetable market in Pakistan's tribal district of Kurram bordering Afghanistan on Saturday, media reports said.

US President Trump, wife dance at Freedom Ball

Jan 21, 2017, at 04:49 pm

Washington, Jan 21 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump took to the stage for their first dance at the Freedom Ball, following the former's oath taking ceremony.

Denouncing terrorist attacks in West Africa, Security Council stresses need to address root causes

Jan 21, 2017, at 01:37 pm

New York, Jan 21 (Just Earth News): Strongly condemning all terrorist attacks in West Africa, particularly those carried out by Boko Haram militants in the Lake Chad Basin, the United Nations Security Council on Friday stressed the need to combat terrorism in all its forms and to address the conditions conducive to its spread.

Backlogs and brutal weather put refugee and migrant children at risk in Europe – UNICEF

Jan 21, 2017, at 01:36 pm

New York, Jan 21 (Just Earth News): As the extreme cold weather and storms continue to sweep Central, Eastern and Southern Europe, refugee and migrant children are threatened by respiratory and other serious illnesses, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund.

Ground-breaking UN-supported digital tool to enhance green finance

Jan 21, 2017, at 01:36 pm

New York, Jan 21 (Just Earth News): The United Nations environment agency and a the leading Chinese online financial service provider on Friday rolled out an innovative programme at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, aiming to stimulate the advancement of digital technologies in green finance.

Amnesty report to "expose" Philippines extrajudicial executions in drug-related crimes

Jan 21, 2017, at 01:35 pm

London, Jan 21 (IBNS): Amnesty International's Crisis Response will launch a new investigative report exposing the "full horror of President Rodrigo Duterte's crackdown on drugs crime in the Philippines."

UN agriculture chief calls for stronger water management, improved access for small farmers

Jan 21, 2017, at 01:35 pm

New York, Jan 21 (Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations agricultural agency on Friday urged the international community to promote more efficient use of water and to take steps to secure water access, especially for poor family farmers.

UN confirms destruction of sites in Palmyra, other ancient Syrian cities

Jan 21, 2017, at 01:34 pm

New York, Jan 21 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has confirmed the destruction of Palmyra’s famed tetrapylon and the facade of the ancient Syrian city’s Roman theatre, following its evaluation of the destruction of cultural heritage sites in iconic Aleppo.

UN-backed disaster risk reduction guidelines to help tackle hunger in Latin America

Jan 21, 2017, at 01:33 pm

New York, Jan 21 (Just Earth News): The United Nations and the countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have together crafted a blueprint for making the agriculture, food and nutritional security sectors more disaster-proof so the region can tackle hunger in a sustainable manner.

Donald Trump signs executive order on Obamacare

Jan 21, 2017, at 01:27 pm

Washington, Jan 21 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump signed an executive order which aimed at rolling back Obamacare.

We are transferring power from Washington DC to citizens: Trump

Jan 21, 2017, at 05:00 am

Washington, Jan 20 (IBNS): Donald Trump on Friday took oath as the 45th President of the United States of America in presence of of lakhs of people, where he said that he is transferring power from Washington DC to citizens.

Political uncertainty forces tens of thousands people to flee The Gambia for Senegal: UN

Jan 21, 2017, at 04:36 am

New York, Jan 20 (Just Earth News): At least 45,000 people – mostly women and children – have arrived in Senegal from The Gambia after former President Yahya Jammeh's decided to not step down, United Nations agencies on Friday said warning that more people may leave if the political situation is not resolved peacefully.