May 04, 2016, at 01:35 pm
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Speaking ahead of United States President Barack Obama’s visit to Flint, Michigan, three United Nations experts are calling for immediate action to address the serious human rights concerns related to the contamination of the city’s water supply and the devastating consequences for residents there, who have been dealing with water-related crises since April 2014.
Greater assistance needed to help tackle Iraq’s humanitarian crisis – UN refugee agency
May 04, 2016, at 01:34 pm
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations refugee agency has reported that Iraq will continue to need greater humanitarian assistance as the country’s displacement crisis shows no sign of easing, with more than 3.4 million people displaced and ongoing conflict causing thousands more families to leave their homes in search of safety.
On World Day, UN highlights link between press freedom and development
May 04, 2016, at 01:33 pm
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Top United Nations officials on Tuesday highlighted the dependency of human rights, democratic societies and sustainable development on the free flow of information and press freedom, stressing that these fundamental rights are vital in providing information to citizens around the world and for progress itself.
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If funding not arranged then Pakistan will get jets from elsewhere: Aziz
May 04, 2016, at 04:01 am
Islamabad, May 3 (IBNS): Clearing its stand, Sartaj Aziz, the Pakistani prime minister's adviser on foreign affairs, said the Asian country will acquire jets from elsewhere in case the United States (US) does not arrange funding for a previously agreed upon F-16 fighter jet sale.
Kenya building collapse: Baby girl rescued from debris
May 03, 2016, at 10:56 pm
Nairobi, May 3 (IBNS): Days after a building collapsed in Kenya's capital Nairobi, a seven-month-old girl was rescued from the debris of the collapsed structure, media reports said on Tuesday.
Singapore detains eight suspected Bangladeshi militants
May 03, 2016, at 09:44 pm
Singapore, May 3 (IBNS) The Singapore government on Tuesday said it had detained eight suspected Bangladeshi militants in April.
UN refugee agency appoints Cate Blanchett as global Goodwill Ambassador
May 03, 2016, at 01:03 pm
New York, May 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations refugee agency on Monday announced the appointment of Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett as a global Goodwill Ambassador.
Deputy UN chief pledges to spotlight situation of quake-affected Nepal at World Humanitarian Summit
May 03, 2016, at 01:02 pm
New York, May 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Just three weeks away from the World Humanitarian Summit in Turkey, the United Nations deputy chief on Monday ended a three-day mission to Nepal after meeting with people affected by the 2015 earthquake as well as with senior government officials.
'Now is the time for implementation,' Ban urges session on integrating UN sustainability agenda
May 03, 2016, at 01:00 pm
New York, May 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday underlined the importance of devising creative and coherent approaches in linking the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development as world leaders continue to work towards successfully implementing the UN development agenda.
Syria: UN chief calls on warring parties to put cessation of hostilities 'back on track'
May 03, 2016, at 12:59 pm
New York, May 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on the warring Syrian sides to immediately recommit to the cessation of hostilities and uphold their responsibility to protect civilians, his spokesman said on Monday.
Kenya stages largest-ever ivory destruction as UN reaffirms ‘zero tolerance’ on poaching
May 03, 2016, at 12:58 pm
New York, May 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): As African leaders soundly rejected “those who think our natural heritage can be sold for money,†senior United Nations officials expressed support for Kenyan-led efforts to end illegal wildlife trade during a weekend ceremony in Nairobi where tonnes of elephant tusks and rhino horns were burned to protest poaching, which is pushing several iconic species to the brink of extinction.
UN food relief agency provides logistics support to boost earthquake response in Japan
May 03, 2016, at 12:56 pm
New York, May 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said on Monday that it is providing logistics support to Kumamoto prefecture in south-western Japan as part of assistance to people affected by strong earthquakes in April.
Iraq: with hundreds killed in April, UN expresses deep concern at ‘incessant violence’
May 03, 2016, at 12:55 pm
New York, May 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A total of 741 Iraqis were killed and another 1,374 were injured in acts of terrorism, violence and armed conflict in Iraq last month, according to casualty figures recorded by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).
Yazidi teenager claims she was held by 'New Jihadi John' Siddhartha Dhar
May 03, 2016, at 01:19 am
London, May 2 (IBNS): An Indian-origin ISIS terrorist from Britain Siddhartha Dhar has become the commander of the militant group, media reports said.
Britain's Princess Charlotte celebrates first birthday
May 02, 2016, at 10:45 pm
London, May 2 (IBNS) Britain's Princess Charlotte turned a year older as she celebrated her birthday on Monday.
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Pakistan: JuD madrassah attacked, 15 injured
May 02, 2016, at 10:02 pm
Peshawar, May 2 (IBNS): At least 15 people were injured in an attack on a Jamaatud Dawa madrassah in Peshawar's Tehkal area of Pakistan on Sunday, media reports said on Monday.
ISIS publishes hit-list of American officials
May 02, 2016, at 05:00 pm
Washington, May 2 (IBNS) ISIS hackers have published the names of dozens of American pilots involved in drone strikes which mauled the fringe unit, urging followers to find and kill them all, reports said.
Despite 'positive atmosphere,' Government of Yemen suspends participation from joint peace talks
May 02, 2016, at 12:44 pm
New York, May 2 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Despite the positive atmosphere of the Yemeni peace talks which prevailed during the past few days, the United Nations envoy for Yemen announced on Sunday that the Government's delegation suspended its participation in the plenary sessions because of reports received from Amran governorate.
Iraq: PM orders arrest of parliament protesters
May 02, 2016, at 01:14 am
Baghdad, May 1 (IBNS) A day after Shia Muslim activists stormed into the country's parliament, clashed with police and broke the barricades of Baghdad's Green Zone, Iraq Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has ordered to arrest demonstrators, media reports said.
New pictures of Princess Charlotte released
May 02, 2016, at 12:47 am
London, May 1 (IBNS): Ahead of her first birthday, several new photographs of Britain's Princess Charlotte have been released on Sunday.
Car bomb blast close to Turkish police HQ kills 2 officers
May 02, 2016, at 12:38 am
Ankara, May 1 (IBNS): A car bomb blast close to the police headquarters in southeastern Turkey on Sunday left at least two police officers dead, media reports said.
Bangladesh tailor death: Three detained
May 02, 2016, at 12:26 am
Dhaka, May 1 (IBNS): Three people have been detained in connection with the killing of a Hindu tailor in Tangail city of Bangladesh on Saturday, media reports said on Sunday.
On international day, UN spotlights history and power of jazz in building peace
May 01, 2016, at 12:33 pm
New York, May 1 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Jazz is a universal message of peace that harmonizes rhythm and meaning, carries values significant for every woman and man, and provides unique opportunities for mutual understanding, the top United Nations cultural official said on Saturday, as music enthusiasts around the world celebrate International Jazz Day.
Yemen talks 'moving forward towards peace', UN envoy reports
May 01, 2016, at 12:32 pm
New York, May 1 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations envoy for Yemen reported on Saturday that the latest session of peace negotiations among Yemeni parties in Kuwait “went on in a positive and constructive atmosphere and reflected a mutual desire to move forward in the talksâ€.
Bangladesh: Hindu man hacked to death in Tangail
May 01, 2016, at 02:29 am
Tangail, Apr 30 (IBNS) A Hindu man was hacked to death in Bangladesh's Tangail district on Saturday afternoon.
Kenya: Six-storey building collapses in Nairobi
Apr 30, 2016, at 04:21 pm
Nairobi, Apr 30 (IBNS) As rain created havoc in the country, a six-storey building collapsed in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Friday, media reports said.
In Geneva, Ban welcomes first-ever Olympic refugee team to compete in Games
Apr 30, 2016, at 01:30 pm
New York, Apr 30 (Just Earth News/IBNS): During a visit to Geneva on Friday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed the first-ever Olympic refugee team to compete in the international event, and received the Olympic Cup Award on behalf of the UN.
El Salvador: UN expert calls on Government to protect victims of contemporary slavery
Apr 30, 2016, at 01:29 pm
New York, Apr 30 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A United Nations human rights expert on Friday called on the Government of El Salvador to develop and implement a wide range of initiatives to protect the victims of contemporary forms of slavery, such as forced labour and domestic servitude.
In recorded vote, Security Council approves one year extension of UN mission in Western Sahara
Apr 30, 2016, at 01:28 pm
New York, Apr 30 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The Security Council on Friday, by recorded vote, adopted a resolution extending for one year the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), emphasizing “the urgent need for the mission to return to full functionality.â€
‘We have come too far to go back,’ says Ban on Day of Remembrance for chemical warfare victims
Apr 30, 2016, at 01:27 pm
New York, Apr 30 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has marked the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare with a call for reflection on the “terrible toll†of chemical weapons and for taking stock of efforts to chart a course to a world free from the menace of such weapons.