Security Council strengthens measures against DPRK’s nuclear, ballistic missile activities

Dec 01, 2016, at 01:09 pm

New York, Dec 1 (Just Earth News): Strongly condemning the nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 9 September, the Security Council on Wednesday unanimously adopted measures that United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon described as “the toughest and most comprehensive sanctions regime ever” against that country.

Haiti: UN’s new approach on cholera puts people at heart of the response

Dec 01, 2016, at 01:08 pm

New York, Dec 1 (Just Earth News): The response to cholera in Haiti will be a “long and thorough battle,” but the United Nations will stand by the Haitian people and authorities, Stéphane Dujarric, the Spokesman for the Secretary-General, on the eve of the launch of the Organization's new approach to tackling the epidemic in the country.

Without urgent steps to end violence, Aleppo may become ‘giant graveyard,’ Security Council told

Dec 01, 2016, at 01:07 pm

New York, Dec 1 (Just Earth News): With thousands of civilians fleeing neighbourhoods in eastern Aleppo, senior United Nations officials on Wednesday appealed to the Security Council and the wider international community to come together and “do everything in their power to protect civilians and enable aid access to the besieged parts of the [war-battered city] before it becomes one giant graveyard.”

Ahead of World AIDS Day, UN chief honoured for work to end epidemic, fight against stigma

Dec 01, 2016, at 01:06 pm

New York, Dec 1 (Just Earth News): Speaking at a special event commemorating World AIDS Day, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday underscored the need to stop stigma and abuse against those living with the disease and to ensure that they receive the care, treatment and protection they are entitled to.

UN’s new LGBT expert urges global partnership to end violence and discrimination

Dec 01, 2016, at 05:25 am

New York, Nov 30 (Just Earth News): Global partnership is needed to end discrimination and violence against the worldwide lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, a United Nations human rights expert has told an international conference in Bangkok, Thailand, outlining five key steps that should be taken.

South Sudan: Bureaucratic obstacles hindering relief work must stop, says senior UN official

Dec 01, 2016, at 05:24 am

New York, Nov 30 (Just Earth News): Expressing deep concern over the impact of a series of bureaucratic impediments and access constraints on relief operations, a senior United Nations humanitarian official in South Sudan has called on all parties to allow free, safe and unhindered humanitarian access to the people in need.

Toronto: RBC's annual profit witnesses record high despite 2% decline in 4th quarter profit

Dec 01, 2016, at 03:22 am

Toronto, Nov 30 (IBNS): RBC saw a record high net annual income of $10.46 billion, a four percent increase from last year's $10.03 billion, reported MetroNews on Wednesday.

Toronto: Video of a Russian daredevil performing dangerous stunts released

Dec 01, 2016, at 12:28 am

Toronto, Nov 30 (IBNS): Oleg Cricket and the Swiss watchmaker Bomberg released a video on Monday in which Cricket, a Russian daredevil was shown performing dangerous stunts at the edge of a rooftop in downtown Toronto, reported CBCNEWS.

Toronto: TTC’s new online store of transit-themed merchandise

Dec 01, 2016, at 12:23 am

Toronto, Nov 30 (IBNS): Following the success of major transit agencies in the world, Toronto Transit agency launched this week its online store and claims it has “something for everyone”, reported CP24.

Afghanistan: At least eight IS militants killed

Nov 30, 2016, at 06:29 pm

Kabul, Nov 30 (IBNS): At least eight ISIS militants died during an operation carried out by Afghan forces in the country's Nangarhar province, local Khaama Press reported.

At least 12 die in Turkey dormitory fire

Nov 30, 2016, at 05:45 pm

Ankara, Nov 30 (IBNS): At least 11 schools girls and a woman worker died while 22 others sustained injuries as a fire engulfed a school dormitory in southern Turkey, media reports said.

Afghanistan: 162 nabbed in Kabul over various crimes

Nov 30, 2016, at 05:14 pm

Kabul, Nov 30 (IBNS): The Afghanistan government has nabbed at least 162 people in Kabul in connection with various crimes, local Khaama Press reported.

‘Cling to every little sign of hope’ – outgoing head of UN Mission in South Sudan

Nov 30, 2016, at 01:36 pm

New York, Nov 30 (Just Earth News): On 23 July 2014, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon announced the appointment of Ellen Margrethe Løj of Denmark as his Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS). Løj succeeded Hilde Johnson of Norway, who had completed her assignment two weeks earlier, on 7 July 2014.

Keyword: Ghana, Ban ki Moon, President, opposition leader, defuse tensions, upcoming elections, UN

Nov 30, 2016, at 01:33 pm

New York, Nov 30 (Just Earth News): About 30,000 families in 58 municipalities in Nicaragua’s ‘Dry Corridor,’ the area of the country most affected by droughts and climate change, are expected to benefit from a financial agreement between the United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Nicaragua to boost sustainable agricultural production.

Ghana: Ban urges President, opposition leader to defuse tensions ahead of upcoming elections

Nov 30, 2016, at 01:32 pm

New York, Nov 30 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday urged Ghana’s President and the opposition leader to continue their role in defusing tensions towards the holding of peaceful and credible elections in the African country.

Formation of Houthi government ‘complicates search for peaceful solution’ to Yemen crisis – UN envoy

Nov 30, 2016, at 01:31 pm

New York, Nov 30 (Just Earth News): Describing the recent announcement by Ansar Allah and the General People’s Congress of the creation of a new Government as “a new and unnecessary obstacle” to peace in Yemen, the United Nations envoy for the country on Tuesday urged the parties “to re-think their approach and demonstrate their commitment to the peace process with concrete actions.”

Bulgaria: UN concerned at calls for expulsions following tensions at overcrowded reception centre

Nov 30, 2016, at 01:30 pm

New York, Nov 30 (Just Earth News): The United Nations refugee agency on Tuesday voiced concerns over calls for expulsion, on national security grounds, of asylum-seekers after a protest at Bulgaria’s largest and most overcrowded reception centre.

Fleeing violence in Horn of Africa, asylum-seekers find little safety in Yemen – UN refugee agency

Nov 30, 2016, at 01:29 pm

New York, Nov 30 (Just Earth News): Highlighting a dramatic increase in sea crossings by migrants and refugees from the Horn of Africa to Yemen – which itself is reeling under a deteriorating humanitarian crisis, the United Nations refugee agency on Tuesday called for urgent steps to deter and save people from the deadly risks they are taking.

UN health agency issues new guidelines on HIV self-testing

Nov 30, 2016, at 01:28 pm

New York, Nov 30 (Just Earth News): Ahead of World AIDS Day, marked annually on 1 December, the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidelines on HIV self-testing, which aim to help millions of people know their HIV status and get treatment.

With Burundi at ‘dangerous junction,’ UN experts call on Government to protect citizens against violence

Nov 30, 2016, at 01:27 pm

New York, Nov 30 (Just Earth News): Denouncing reports of open intimidation from armed militia against citizens of Burundi, the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has called upon the Government to take immediate effective action to protect its people.

UN launches new strategy to minimize environmental footprint of its peace operation

Nov 30, 2016, at 01:26 pm

New York, Nov 30 (Just Earth News): Underscoring the importance of environmental protection and management in the work of peacekeeping missions, the United Nations Department of Field Support (DFS) on Tuesday launched a new strategy to maximize its peace operations' efficiency in the use of natural resources, and to minimize their risk to people, societies and ecosystem.

Myanmar: UN rights chief warns of ‘spiral of violence’ in Rakhine state

Nov 30, 2016, at 05:28 am

New York, Nov 29 (Just Earth News): The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Tuesday expressed alarm over reports of serious rights violations in Myanmar’s northern Rakhine state that cite allegations of extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests and sexual violence, and a renewed spike in hate speech – including on social media.

Amid battle for Mosul, ISIL forcing civilians ‘squarely in harm’s way,’ UN rights wing warns

Nov 30, 2016, at 05:27 am

New York, Nov 29 (Just Earth News): As the Iraqi military intensifies its operations to wrest Mosul from terrorists, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Tuesday warned that it continues to receive reports of “serious breaches” of international human rights and humanitarian law by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh) in and around the war-torn city.

‘Urgent steps’ needed to revive two-state solution, Ban says on Day of Solidarity with Palestinian people

Nov 30, 2016, at 05:26 am

New York, Nov 29 (Just Earth News): Marking the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on the world to reaffirm commitment to upholding the rights of the Palestinian people and working to build a future of peace, justice, security and dignity for Palestinians and Israelis alike.

Syria: Amid ‘chilling’ situation in Aleppo, 16,000 flee intense fighting, UN aid chief warns

Nov 30, 2016, at 05:25 am

New York, Nov 29 (Just Earth News): Citing preliminary reports that that up to 16,000 people have fled fighting in the eastern neighbourhoods of Syria’s Aleppo city, the United Nations humanitarian chief on Tuesday warned that thousands more will have no choice but to flee should the attacks spread and escalate over the coming days.

Ban voices deep concerns over renewed violence in the Central African Republic

Nov 30, 2016, at 05:24 am

New York, Nov 29 (Just Earth News): Expressing deep concerns over last week's renewed violence in the Central African Republic (CAR) that has reportedly claimed dozens of lives and displaced more than 11,000 persons – many civilians – United Nations Secretary-General has called on the armed groups to immediately and to “genuinely” commit to peace.

Canada: Torontonians approve road tolls on DVP and the Gardiner Expressway

Nov 30, 2016, at 04:48 am

Toronto, Nov 29 (IBNS): According to a new poll released on Monday majority of Torontonians said they approved of tolls being implemented on the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) and the Gardiner Expressway to pay for transit and infrastructure, CP24 reported.

Canada: Ontario participates in self-driving car pilot project

Nov 30, 2016, at 04:31 am

Toronto, Nov 29 (IBNS): Ontario became the first in Canada to open a pilot project to test the automated vehicles on public roads and self-driving vehicles are already on Ontario streets, reported CP24.

Homicide cases in Canada's Alberta region rises high

Nov 30, 2016, at 02:18 am

Calgary, Nov 29(IBNS): The latest Report of Statistics Canada depicted a very scary picture of law and order situation in Alberta.

Poverty costs Toronto billions: Report

Nov 30, 2016, at 01:29 am

Nov 29 (IBNS): According to a new report “The cost of Poverty” released by a group of social policy experts under the leadership of John Stapleton, shows that poverty in Toronto amounts to an estimated $4.5 billion to $5.5 billion a year.