As millions suffer water shortages in Syria, UN looks to keep potable supply safe
Jan 12, 2017, at 12:16 pm
New York, Jan 12 (Just Earth News): The United Nations expressed concern on Wednesday about fighting in the Wadi Barada area of west Damascus, which in addition to displacing thousands of people, has also restricted water supplies to some 5.5 million people in and around the Syrian capital.
World Bank sees ‘moderate’ pick up for global economy in 2017 despite weak investment
Jan 12, 2017, at 12:15 pm
New York, Jan 12 (Just Earth News): Global economic growth is forecast to accelerate moderately to 2.7 per cent in 2017 after a post-crisis low last year, the World Bank said in a report released on Wednesday.
Cyprus talks ‘on track’ ahead of international conference – UN envoy
Jan 12, 2017, at 12:13 pm
New York, Jan 12 (Just Earth News): As the United Nations-facilitated talks on Cyprus went into their third day in Geneva ahead of an international conference tomorrow, the UN adviser on the issue has said the discussions are “on track†and while there is still much hard work to do, an “historic†outcome could be reached as part of ongoing reunification efforts.
Top UN peacekeeping official pushes for endorsement of DR Congo political accord
Jan 12, 2017, at 12:12 pm
New York, Jan 12 (Just Earth News): Addressing the Security Council, the head of United Nations peacekeeping operations on Wednesday urged the international community to push for a swift endorsement of the so-called 31 December political accord in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and to put in place a transitional government of national unity.
Pakistan: UN expert calls for return of four disappeared human rights and social media activists
Jan 12, 2017, at 12:11 pm
New York, Jan 12 (Just Earth News): A United Nations human rights expert on Wednesday called on the Pakistani authorities to make it a top priority to locate, protect and return home four disappeared human rights and social media campaigners.
I will be the greatest jobs producer: Donald Trump
Jan 12, 2017, at 04:43 am
New York, Jan 11 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday addressed his first news conference in nearly six months where he said that he will be the greatest jobs producer.
Migrants battling exposure as freezing temperatures grip Europe, warns UN agency
Jan 12, 2017, at 04:43 am
New York, Jan 11 (Just Earth News): Sounding the alarm over the situation of thousands of migrants, asylum seekers and others enduring extreme cold conditions across Europe and Eastern Mediterranean, the United Nations migration agency has appealed for immediate action to save them from freezing to death.
Afghanistan: UN condemns latest terrorist attacks against civilians and diplomats
Jan 12, 2017, at 04:41 am
New York, Jan 11 (Just Earth News): The United Nations has condemned yesterday's terrorist attacks near the Parliament in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, and the residence of the Provincial Governor of Kandahar, calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.
UN agency renews call for protecting children after deadly attacks in Yemeni capital
Jan 12, 2017, at 04:40 am
New York, Jan 11 (Just Earth News): At least one girl has been killed and four others injured in attacks near a school outside the Yemeni capital, Sana'a, leading the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to renew its call on the people involved in the country's conflict to protect children and stop attacks on civilian structures.
Consul General of India celebrates Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Toronto
Jan 12, 2017, at 01:24 am
Toronto, Jan 11 (IBNS): The Consul General of India (CGI) office in Toronto on Monday celebrated the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD) to engage with the Indian diaspora and enable them to share their experiences in various fields.
NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller to attend Snow Meeting in Lithuania
Jan 12, 2017, at 12:46 am
Zurich, Jan 11 (IBNS): The NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller will attend the Snow Meeting in Lithuania on Jan 12 and 13.
Kabul attack: Ashraf Ghani slams Taliban, vows retaliation
Jan 11, 2017, at 09:21 pm
Kabul, Jan 11 (IBNS): Following the devastating Kabul attacks which killed at least 38 people and injured over 70, Afghani President Ashraf Ghani has slammed the Taliban and vowed retaliation, local Khaama Press reported.
Russians in favour of naming street after Donald Trump
Jan 11, 2017, at 06:54 pm
Ryazan, Russia, Jan 11 (IBNS): Donald Trump's Russia stance seemed to have struck a chord with the country's people as citizens in the town of Ryazan wants a street to be named after the incoming US President, a CNN report said.
Former SL President Rajapaksa says 99-year land lease impinges on country's sovereign rights
Jan 11, 2017, at 06:47 pm
Colombo, Jan 11 (IBNS): Sri Lanka's former President Mahinda Rajapaksa clarified his stand on the current government leasing land to a Chinese company in the country's Hambantota Port area to build a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the media reported on Wednesday.
Kandahar bombing incident: Taliban dismisses involvement
Jan 11, 2017, at 05:39 pm
Kabul, Jan 11 (IBNS): Ending speculations, the Taliban has dismissed their involvement in the latest Kandahar bombings, which killed at least 11 people while injuring a dozen, local Khaama Press reported.
Afghanistan: Twin blasts in Kandahar injure Governor, UAE Ambassador
Jan 11, 2017, at 04:47 pm
Kabul. Jan 11 (IBNS): The Governor of Kandahar province and the UAE Ambassador to Afghanistan was injured in a twin blast which rocked the province, local Khaama Press reported.
Jan 11, 2017, at 03:57 pm
Washingtonm, Jan 11 (IBNS): The US on Wednesday condemned the twin blasts which rocked Afghanistan capital Kabul on Tuesday.
Our democracy needs you: Obama
Jan 11, 2017, at 03:12 pm
Chicago, Jan 11 (IBNS): In his farewell speech here, US President Barack Obama urged people of America to defend their democracy.
Hundreds from western Mosul getting medical attention amid fight to retake Iraqi city
Jan 11, 2017, at 02:00 pm
New York, Jan 11 (Just Earth News): Nearly 700 people have been moved to hospitals from the frontlines in Mosul, Iraq, as the United Nations and partners are working to scale up humanitarian efforts for thousands of people fleeing the fighting between the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh) and Iraqi forces.
Jan 11, 2017, at 01:59 pm
New York, Jan 11 (Just Earth News): The United Nation’s former point person for Middle East negotiations has said that Israelis and Palestinians need at least the prospects of a two-state solution, and urged the international community to create conditions for more effective discussions in the future.
Amid dwindling donor support, one million displaced Somali refugees grow hopeless, UN agency warns
Jan 11, 2017, at 01:56 pm
New York, Jan 11 (Just Earth News): More than one million Somali refugees who have been displaced from their homes for decades are becoming despondent as they continue to be unable to return home and donor support is growing fatigued, according to the United Nations refugee agency.
UNICEF #EarlyMomentsMatter campaign promotes investments in early childhood development
Jan 11, 2017, at 05:01 am
New York, Jan 10 (Just Earth News): On Tuesday marks the launch of a new United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) campaign, #EarlyMomentsMatter, aimed at raising awareness about the critical impact that early experiences have on children’s brain development during their first 1,000 days of life.
At Security Council, UN chief Guterres makes case for new efforts to build and sustain peace
Jan 11, 2017, at 05:00 am
New York, Jan 10 (Just Earth News): This morning, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will make his first address to the Security Council on conflict prevention and sustaining peace at time when the 15-nation body says the need for a UN that can fully deliver on the promise of its Charter to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war†is perhaps greater than ever.
Effective tobacco policies could save 8 million lives and $1 trillion annually, UN reports
Jan 11, 2017, at 04:59 am
New York, Jan 10 (Just Earth News): Smoking and tobacco use cost world economies more than $1 trillion each year in healthcare and lost productivity, the United Nations health agency on Tuesday reported, refuting claims that control on tobacco products adversely impact economies.
Security Council strongly condemns terrorist attack in Egypt that kills 9 policemen
Jan 11, 2017, at 04:58 am
New York, Jan 10 (Just Earth News): The Security Council has denounced the terrorist attack in Egypt yesterday that reportedly killed nine policemen and injured more than 13 people.
Multan building collapse kills 2
Jan 11, 2017, at 04:39 am
Multan, Jan 10 (IBNS): An under-construction building collapsed in Pakistan's Multan area which left at least two people dead on Tuesday, media reports said.
US Department of Defence announces successful micro-drone demonstration
Jan 11, 2017, at 03:54 am
Washington, Jan 10 (IBNS): In one of the most significant tests of autonomous systems under development by the US Department of Defence, the Strategic Capabilities Office, partnering with Naval Air Systems Command, successfully demonstrated one of the world’s largest micro-drone swarms at China Lake, California.
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Jan 11, 2017, at 03:43 am
Kabul, Jan 10 (IBNS): At least 30 people were killed as twin blasts rocked Afghanistan capital Kabul city on Tuesday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Twin blasts rock Kabul
Jan 11, 2017, at 02:35 am
Kabul, Jan 10 (IBNS): Twin blasts occurred close to the parliament building in Afghanistan capital Kabul on Tuesday, media reports said.
Pakistan: Under-construction building collapses in Multan,several feared trapped
Jan 10, 2017, at 11:13 pm
Multan, Jan 10 (IBNS): An under-construction building collapsed in Pakistan's Multan area on Tuesday, media reports said.