Guinea-Bissau: Ban urges leaders to demonstrate goodwill to resolve political crisis
Dec 22, 2016, at 03:07 pm
New York, Dec 22 (Just Earth News): Expressing concern over the impact of a prolonged political and institutional crisis in Guinea-Bissau, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the country's leadership to work towards a long-lasting political solution to the crisis on the basis of a regional roadmap agreed in September this year.
Toronto police tests roadside drug screening devices
Dec 22, 2016, at 04:57 am
Toronto, Dec 21 (IBNS): As part of a national effort aimed at testing police forces' ability to detect drug-impaired drivers, Toronto police have launched a pilot project to test the use of roadside screening devices for drug-impaired driving, media reports said.
Canadian Cadets dress-code pamphlets probed for body-shaming girls
Dec 22, 2016, at 12:37 am
Toronto, Dec. 21 (IBNS): Investigation on the dress-code pamphlets of the Canadian Military Forces conducted by the Canadian Forces revealed that the language used in eight of these pamphlets was offensive and unacceptable, media reports said.
At least 29 killed in Mexico fireworks explosion
Dec 21, 2016, at 05:36 pm
Mexico City, Dec 21 (IBNS): At least 29 people were killed in an explosion caused by fireworks in Mexico, BBC reported.
Berlin lorry attack: ISIS claims responsibility
Dec 21, 2016, at 03:38 pm
Berlin, Dec 21 (IBNS): Militant group ISIS has claimed responsibility for the lorry attack on a Christmas market in Berlin which left at least 12 people dead, media reports said on Wednesday.
DR Congo: UN envoy voices concern over wave of ongoing arrests and detentions
Dec 21, 2016, at 03:10 pm
New York, Dec 21 (Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) expressed grave concern on Tuesdayover the wave of arrests and arbitrary detention “of those who seek to express their political views†in the country over the past three days, and reiterated the necessity for all Congolese authorities to respect the rules of the country and ensure protection of free speech.
On International Day, Ban stresses need for solidarity to bridge sustainable development gaps
Dec 21, 2016, at 03:06 pm
New York, Dec 21 (Just Earth News): While the world has achieved significant progress in human development over the past two decades, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon pointed out on Tuesdaythat “prosperity has not been shared by all,†as he lauded the virtues of confronting the void with solidarity.
At Security Council, UN chief underlines need to tackle root causes of human trafficking
Dec 21, 2016, at 03:03 pm
New York, Dec 21 (Just Earth News): Highlighting the plight of victims of human trafficking, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon underlined on Tuesdaythe need to ensure justice for victims and accountability for perpetrators, as well as to address underlying factors by focusing on human rights and stability.
As evacuations resume in Aleppo, UN prepares to redeploy staff to monitor process
Dec 21, 2016, at 02:58 pm
New York, Dec 21 (Just Earth News): As the Syrian Arab Red Crescent and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) resumed this morning evacuations from besieged neighbourhoods in eastern Aleppo, the United Nations reported that it has received authorization to send 20 international and national staff to the city to play a critical role in the monitoring and the response.
As bitter winter grips Middle East, UNICEF faces funding gap for support to millions of children
Dec 21, 2016, at 02:54 pm
New York, Dec 21 (Just Earth News): Millions of children throughout the Middle East are in danger as bitter cold temperatures and winter weather bear down on the region, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said today, as it warned the agency faces a $38 million funding gap as it races to provide assistance.
UN condemns ‘horrific’ terrorist attack in Berlin
Dec 21, 2016, at 02:50 pm
New York, Dec 21 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the terrorist attack in Berlin last night and expressed his deepest sympathy and condolences to the families “of the victims of this horrific act,†as well as to the German Government and people.
Dec 21, 2016, at 02:42 pm
New York, Dec 21 (Just Earth News): Stressing that the killing of “about three†people, which the President of the Philippines admitted to personally committing, while serving as the Mayor of the city of Davao clearly constituted murder, the United Nations human rights chief called on the judicial authorities in the country to uphold the rule of law and investigate the self-professed crimes.
Mexico fireworks blast kills 26
Dec 21, 2016, at 02:23 pm
Mexico City, Dec 21 (IBNS): At least 26 people were killed as an explosion rocked a fireworks market outside Mexico City, media reports said on Wednesday.
Toronto: Pharmacy employee steals drugs worth more than $1 million
Dec 21, 2016, at 04:35 am
Toronto, Dec 20 (IBNS): An employee of Oshawa pharmacy near Toronto in Canada was faced with multiple charges after she stole $40,000 worth of prescription drugs, which had a street value of over $1 million, media reports said.
Jordan attack: ISIS claims responsibility
Dec 21, 2016, at 01:51 am
Amman, Dec 20 (IBNS): The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack on a tourist destination in Jordan recently.
Federal government promises full support to improve aboriginal housing
Dec 21, 2016, at 12:56 am
Toronto, Dec 20 (IBNS): Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett said Friday that there will be full support from federal government to improve aboriginal housing, media reported.
Ottawa double amputee gets an unexpected early Christmas gift from nephew
Dec 20, 2016, at 07:18 pm
Toronto, Dec 20 (IBNS): Sixtytwo-year-old Peter Muhl from Ottawa was overjoyed to get the most unexpected and early Christmas present that he had thought he would never see again.
Gunman who fired shots at Ankara'sUS Embassy detained by police
Dec 20, 2016, at 06:42 pm
Ankara/New Delhi, Dec 20 (IBNS): Shots were fired outside the US embassy in Ankara hours after the assassination of Russian diplomat Andrey G. Karlov, the media reported on Tuesday.
Russian diplomat assassination: Putin says action aimed to foil Syria solution
Dec 20, 2016, at 05:31 pm
Ankara, Dec 20 (IBNS): Apparently protesting against Russia's involvement in Aleppo, the Russia's Ambassador to Turkey has been shot dead on Monday by a Turkish gunman at an art gallery exhibition opening as the assailant shouted "God is Great" and "Don't Forget Aleppo, don't forget Syria" even as Russia condemning the attack called it an action aimed at spoiling its ties with Turkey and foiling a solution on Syria.
DR Congo: Ban condemns killing of UN peacekeeper
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:43 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the killing of a peacekeeper from South Africa deployed with the United Nations Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) in North Kivu earlier on Monday.
Act now to halt South Sudan’s ‘trajectory towards mass atrocities,’ Ban urges Security Council
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:41 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News):Amid growing tensions and increasing despair among South Sudan’s population, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday warned that the international community’s failure to act now could put the country on a trajectory towards mass atrocities.
Ban commends West African countries’ firm decision to stand by Gambian President-elect
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:38 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday commended decisions by a bloc of West African countries to take all necessary actions to enforce the outcome of the presidential election in Gambia, guarantee the protection of President-elect Adama Barrow, and attend the new leader’s inauguration ceremony on 19 January 2017.
UN condemns assassination of Russian Ambassador to Turkey
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:33 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News):Strongly condemning the assassination on Monday of Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrey Karlov in Ankara, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations Security Council emphasized that there is no justification for targeting diplomatic personnel and civilians.
Strengthen preventative measures for victims of forced labour, UN expert tells United States
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:31 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News):Following an official visit to the United States, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons is calling for improvements to legislation and additional resources to combat cases of forced labour and labour exploitation.
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:24 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News):The United Nations envoy for Afghanistan on Monday called on the Taliban to participate in peace talks with the national Government, stressing that the conflict in the country has no military solution and the only path to a meaningful peace is through intra-Afghan dialogue.
UN-backed $547 million appeal launched for humanitarian needs in Occupied Palestinian Territory
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:22 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News):The United Nations and the State of Palestine on Monday jointly launched an appeal seeking $547 million in funding for 2017 to support the humanitarian needs in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Stop targeted repression and double standards, UN rights experts tell DR Congo authorities
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:14 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News):Raising alarm over “double standards†applied by the authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – allowing pro-government youths to conduct public political activities while repressing dissenting voices – a group of United Nations rights experts on Monday called on the Government to end the “targeted repression†and to guarantee conditions that allow fundamental rights and freedoms to be exercised peacefully.
Security Council approves UN monitors for Aleppo evacuations
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:08 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News):Alarmed at the “devastating†humanitarian crisis in Aleppo, where perhaps thousands of civilians remain trapped, the Security Council on Monday requested the United Nations and other relevant institutions to carry out “adequate, neutral monitoring and direct observation on evacuations from the eastern districts†of the war-battered city.
Lebanon: UN chief welcomes new Government led by Saad Hariri
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:02 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News): Welcoming the announcement of new Cabinet members in Lebanon, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed hope that the new Government will ensure that the country's forthcoming parliamentary election is successfully conducted within the timeframe set by the constitution, according to his spokesman.
Canadian performer Gordie Tapp passes away
Dec 20, 2016, at 02:45 pm
Toronto, Dec 20 (IBNS): Gordie Tapp, Canadian entertainer, a comedian, musician and script writer, who found success in radio and TV, died in his Burlington house, Ontario, Sunday at the age of 94, media reported.