First Western Sahara talks at UN in six years, begin in Geneva
Dec 06, 2018, at 01:49 pm
New York, Dec 6 (IBNS): Talks have begun at the UN on the future of Western Sahara – the first in years – the Organization announced on Wednesday.
Millions more migrant workers, means countries lose ‘most productive part’ of workforce
Dec 06, 2018, at 01:20 pm
New York, Dec 6 (IBNS): A new study launched on Wednesday by the International Labour Organization (ILO) reveals that the number of migrant workers has jumped by millions, leaving some countries without “the most productive part of their workforce.”
Syrian civilians must be protected amid ISIL executions and airstrikes: Bachelet
Dec 06, 2018, at 01:18 pm
New York, Dec 6 (IBNS): Reports that violent extremists in Syria have executed civilians in the east of the war-torn country have been condemned by the UN’s top rights official, Michelle Bachelet.
Canada: Forced out of job over sexual orientation, alleges Calgary principal
Dec 05, 2018, at 09:55 pm
Calgary, Dec 5 (IBNS): A Calgary principal has alleged that she was forced out of job owing to her sexual orientation, media reports said.
Bank of Canada keeps overnight rate target unchanged
Dec 05, 2018, at 09:33 pm
Ottawa, Dec 5 (IBNS): The Bank of Canada has kept the overnight rate target unchanged at 1.75 per cent, media reports said.
Pakistan wants peace in Afghanistan: Imran to US
Dec 05, 2018, at 08:12 pm
Islamabad, Dec 5 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said Pakistan had "abiding interest" in achieving peace in Afghanistan through a political settlement, The Dawn reported.
Paris Agreement: Donald Trump says Macron's decision on fuel price justifies his own
Dec 05, 2018, at 04:21 pm
Washington, Dec 5 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron's move of retreating fuel tax hikes amid riots in Paris justified his decision of rejecting 2015 Paris Agreement.
UN calls for women's meaningful participation in Afghan peace
Dec 05, 2018, at 09:53 am
Kabul, Dec 5 (IBNS): Women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in peace processes was the focus of this year’s Afghanistan-wide Global Open Days events, a series of nationwide dialogues around women, peace and security.
Trust and support of Iraqis essential for success of UN’s Da’esh terror investigation
Dec 05, 2018, at 09:21 am
New York, Dec 5 (IBNS): Delivering a summary of his first report to the Security Council, Special Adviser and head of the UN Investigative Team for Accountability of Da’esh – the Arabic name for the extremist group ISIL which recently held sway over large parts of Iraq and Syria - said that the team can only be effective if it gains the trust of Iraqi society.
UN expert ‘shocked’ by Egyptian reprisals against human rights defenders she met
Dec 05, 2018, at 09:18 am
New York, Dec 5 (IBNS): A United Nations independent rights expert has condemned Egyptian Government reprisals, which included housing demolitions and arbitrary arrests, against human rights defenders and others she encountered while visiting the country just over a month ago.
Women ‘vital’ to peace efforts and ensuring long-lasting stability in Afghanistan
Dec 05, 2018, at 09:12 am
New York, Dec 5 (IBNS): As gender-equality advocates discuss how a lasting peace can be secured in Afghanistan, the top UN official in the country has underscored the importance of women’s participation as “vital to ending the conflict and ensuring long-lasting stability.”
UN recognises role of sport in achieving sustainable development
Dec 05, 2018, at 09:08 am
New York, Dec 5 (IBNS): The power of sport to help make sustainable development a reality and, in particular, the 2030 Agenda – the United Nations’ blueprint to transform the world for the benefit of all – has been explicitly recognized by a General Assembly resolution, adopted at UN Headquarters on Monday.
Global aid appeal targets more than 93 million most in need next year
Dec 05, 2018, at 09:05 am
New York, Dec 5 (IBNS): Conflict has pushed tens of millions of people into a situation where they are in urgent need of help, the UN’s relief chief said on Tuesday, in an appeal for funds that could top $25 billion to support life-saving aid projects in over 40 countries next year.
French govt blinks, suspends fuel tax hike for 6 months
Dec 04, 2018, at 08:15 pm
Paris, Dec 4 (IBNS): The French administration has blinked in the face of the Yellow Jacket protests with France Prime Minister Edouard Philippe on Tuesday declaring a roll back of the fuel tax hike that had resulted in violent protests across the country, latest reports said.
Back peace process in Afghanistan: US to Pakistan
Dec 04, 2018, at 07:48 pm
Washington DC, Dec 4 (IBNS): The US has chided Pakistan and said it was time all nations supported the efforts of the United Nations, India and Afghanistan to help maintain peace in South Asia.
Kapoor-Leung duo win inaugural Birmingham International Piano Chamber Music competition
Dec 04, 2018, at 06:40 pm
London, Dec 4 (IBNS): Violinist Usha Kapoor and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire postgraduate student Edward Leung have won the first Birmingham International Piano Chamber Music Competition.
Dec 04, 2018, at 05:39 pm
Kabul, Dec 4 (IBNS): Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has ordered a probe into the allegations related to the sexual abuse of female athletes.
Afghanistan: District police chief killed in Taliban attack
Dec 04, 2018, at 05:04 pm
Kabul, Dec 4 (IBNS): Abdul Malik Nizami, the police chief for Sayyad district of Sar-e-Pul province, was killed during a clash with Taliban members in Sar-e-Pul province of Afghanistan, media reports said.
Afghanistan: US soldier succumbed to injures suffered in roadside bombing
Dec 04, 2018, at 04:00 pm
Kabul, Dec 4 (IBNS): A US soldier, who was injured during a roadside bomb blast in Afghanistan last month, passed away on Sunday, Pentagon said on Tuesday.
Taliban’s shadow governor for Ghor reportedly killed
Dec 04, 2018, at 02:26 pm
Kabul, Dec 4 (IBNS) : The shadow governor of Taliban for Ghor province has reportedly been killed in a U.S. drone strike in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan.
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‘We need to do more’ to transform the world, deputy UN chief tells African audiences
Dec 04, 2018, at 09:20 am
New York, Dec 4 (IBNS): During her current trip to South Africa, Deputy-Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has spoken at several events in Johannesburg, on the importance of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development - the UN’s blueprint to end extreme poverty, fight injustice, and protect the planet, ensuring that no one is left behind.
Evacuation of wounded Yemenis from rebel-held capital may bolster fresh peace talks
Dec 04, 2018, at 09:12 am
New York, Dec 4 (IBNS): A United Nations chartered aircraft has transported some fifty badly injured Yemenis from the capital Sana’a to hospitals in Muscat, the capital of Oman, for treatment, the UN envoy for the war-torn country has announced.
Persons with disabilities bike towards sustainability
Dec 04, 2018, at 09:09 am
New York, Dec 4 (IBNS): People with disabilities in Ukraine are contributing to the development of a network of environmentally friendly bicycle routes which are helping to protect unique local landscapes.
South Sudan: UN condemns ‘brutal’ sexual assaults on roads to Bentiu
Dec 04, 2018, at 09:04 am
New York, Dec 4 (IBNS): The United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan has condemned a series of brutal sexual assaults on women and girls, travelling on the road to Bentiu, a town in the north of the war-ravaged country.
Four things the UN chief wants world leaders to know, at key COP24 climate conference opening
Dec 04, 2018, at 09:02 am
New York, Dec 4 (IBNS): During the UN COP24 Climate Change Conference grand opening on Monday, Secretary-General António Guterres told over 150 world leaders gathered for climate action that “we are in deep trouble” and asked decision-makers to focus on four key things: stepping up climate action, according to a solid plan, with more funding, as a smart investment in the future of the planet.
First-ever UN report on disability and development, illustrates inclusion gaps
Dec 04, 2018, at 08:49 am
New York, Dec 4 (IBNS): The United Nations launched its first-ever flagship report on disability and development on Monday; published by, for, and with, persons with disabilities, in the hopes of fostering more accessible, and disability-inclusive societies.
Fuel stations run dry as Yellow Jackets protest in France
Dec 03, 2018, at 09:35 pm
Paris, Dec 3 (IBNS): Fuel stations were running dry in France on Monday with "Yellow Jacket" protesters blocking access to the Total company's 11 fuel depots, reports said, adding that the stocks of several companies fell as a result of the situation.
Senior ISIS leader killed during airstrike in Syria, claims US-led coalition
Dec 03, 2018, at 05:07 pm
Damascus, Dec 3 (IBNS): The US-led coalition, which is fighting ISIS in Syria and Iraq, has said one leader of the terror group was killed during an airstrike in Syria, media reports on Monday.
Pakistan: FIA opens immigration office in Kartarpur
Dec 03, 2018, at 05:03 pm
Islamabad, Dec 3 (IBNS): Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency has set up an immigration office at Kartarpur border in Narowal
China agrees to reduce tariffs on US cars: Donald Trump tweets
Dec 03, 2018, at 05:00 pm
Beijing/Washington, Dec 3 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Monday said China will 'reduce and remove' 40 percent tariff it had placed on American cars imported into China.