Iran protests: Live ammunition reportedly used, says UN human rights office
Nov 20, 2019, at 09:33 am
New York/IBNS: Reports indicating that dozens of people have been killed in continuing protests across Iran – some by live ammunition - are of deep concern, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), said on Tuesday.
Swedish authorities drop investigation against Julian Assange
Nov 19, 2019, at 09:42 pm
London/IBNS: Swedish authorities have announced that they are ending all investigations against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in connection with the rape allegation, media reports said.
Fourteen killed in NW Nigeria village attack
Nov 19, 2019, at 05:24 pm
Abuja/Xinhua/UNI: Fourteen people were killed and 10 others wounded in an attack by suspected gunmen at a village in northwest Nigeria, local police said on Tuesday.
About 70 injured students from besieged PolyU surrender to Hong Kong police: Reports
Nov 19, 2019, at 10:19 am
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: About 70 injured students trapped at the besieged Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) surrendered on their own on Monday evening, the Apple Daily reported.
South Korea confirms 16 people, 3 ships captured by Houthi rebels: Reports
Nov 19, 2019, at 10:15 am
Seoul/Sputnik/UNI: South Korean Foreign Ministry confirmed that two of its citizens are among the 16 people captured by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, media reported Tuesday.
Israeli Air Defense intercepts 4 'launches' from Syria: Army
Nov 19, 2019, at 10:07 am
Tel Aviv/Sputnik/UNI: Israeli air defense systems intercepted four unspecified launches from Syria against the north of the country, Israeli Defense Forces said Tuesday.
Sustainable fishing staying afloat in developed world, sinking in poorer regions
Nov 19, 2019, at 09:43 am
New York/IBNS: More people than ever rely on fisheries and aquaculture for food, and income, but the seafood industry is facing a “dangerous” sustainability divide when comparing trends in the developed world versus those in poorer regions, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) revealed on Monday.
At UN, Middle East countries discuss steps towards regional nuclear-free zone
Nov 19, 2019, at 09:29 am
New York/IBNS: Representatives from across the Middle East are meeting at UN Headquarters this week in efforts to negotiate a legally binding treaty establishing a regional zone free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction.
Ankara contributed to elimination of IS leader Al-Baghdadi: Turkish Foreign Minister
Nov 19, 2019, at 09:13 am
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says that the elimination of Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State terrorist organization (IS, also known as ISIS, banned in Russia), became possible after his confidant, detained in Ankara, pointed to the leader's location.
Nov 19, 2019, at 09:09 am
New York/IBNS: More than 5.4 million children are detained around the world, rights experts said on Monday, highlighting “aggressive” State counterterrorism measures for the spike in youngsters held for alleged links with armed conflict or national security concerns based on their social media posts.
UNICEF reports uneven progress in 30 years of child rights treaty
Nov 19, 2019, at 08:56 am
New York/IBNS: Although the world has made historic gains over the past three decades in improving children’s lives, urgent action is required if the poorest children are to feel the impact, a new UN report published on Monday warns.
Israel launches energy efficiency plan in factories, municipalities
Nov 18, 2019, at 05:28 pm
Jerusalem/Xinhua/UNI: Israel has launched a plan to streamline energy consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the Ministries of Economy, Energy and Environmental Protection announced on Monday.
Donald Trump tells Kim to get de-nuclearisation deal done, 'Act Quickly'
Nov 18, 2019, at 10:14 am
Washington/Sputnik/UNI: US President Donald Trump addressed the North Korean leader on his Twitter feed, saying that Kim Jong Un should get the denuclearization deal done and "act quickly."
Blaze starts near Hong Kong Polytechnic University following police's assault: Reports
Nov 18, 2019, at 10:11 am
Moscow/SputnikUNI: A massive fire broke out on Monday near the building of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University following the police storming the campus, seized by protesters, RTHK broadcaster reports.
Hong Kong Police say protesters build barricades, throw petrol bombs at officers
Nov 17, 2019, at 10:43 pm
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: Hong Kong protesters have built barricades in several locations of the city and were hurdling petrol bombs, bricks and metal balls at law enforcement officers, the city police said on Sunday.
UN calls for action to tackle 'ubiquitous but invisible' global road safety crisis
Nov 17, 2019, at 06:16 pm
New York/IBNS: Saving lives by improving road safety is “one of the many objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”, the United Nations chief said in his message for the global day set aside for remembering the victims of traffick accidents.
Repression, use of force risk worsening Bolivia crisis: UN human rights chief
Nov 17, 2019, at 05:57 pm
New York/IBNS: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is urging authorities in Bolivia to ensure security forces comply with international standards on the use of force following the deaths of at least five protestors on Friday.
Two people die in explosion in Ukraine's Kiev dormitory: Police
Nov 17, 2019, at 08:46 am
Moscow/Sputnik: Two people have died in an explosion in a dormitory in Kiev in Ukraine, the city's police announced.
Bangladesh: RAB officials arrest six Ansar al-Islam terroristsÂ
Nov 16, 2019, at 10:39 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have arrested six alleged terrorists belonging to banned group Ansar al-Islam from Dhaka, Gazipur, and Satkhira areas of Bangladesh, media reports said.
One killed in Southern Iran during protests against gasoline price hike: Reports
Nov 16, 2019, at 06:14 pm
Tehran/Sputnik/UNI: One person has been killed in the city of Sirjan, southern Iran, during protests against the recent surprise surge in gasoline prices, media reported on Saturday, citing the local authorities.
Bihar: Seven illegal mini gun factories busted, four arrested
Nov 16, 2019, at 05:03 pm
Munger, Nov 16 (UNI) Police busted seven illegal mini gun factories and arrested four of their owners under Mufassil police station area in the district today.
Police deploy tear gas, smoke bombs against yellow vest protesters on outskirts of Paris
Nov 16, 2019, at 04:57 pm
Paris/Sputnik/UNI: Police in Paris have deployed tear gas and smoke bombs against yellow vest protesters who are demonstrating on the outskirts of the French capital, a Sputnik correspondent reported from the scene.
Ankara confirms will activate Russia's S-400s despite threats of US sanctions
Nov 16, 2019, at 04:52 pm
Anakara/Sputnik/UNI: Ankara intends to activate the Russian-made S-400s despite the threat of US sanctions, with only Turkish personnel planned to be involved in operating these air defense systems, the head of the country’s Defense Industries Directorate told СNN Turk after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Washington.
Free broadband internet for all, UK's labour promises
Nov 16, 2019, at 07:30 am
London/UNI: The Labour Party has promised to deliver free and fast full-fiber broadband internet to everyone in the United Kingdom.
Russian consulate general says requested to meet Russian citizen shot in Arizona
Nov 16, 2019, at 07:26 am
Washington/Sputnik/UNI: Consular access to a Russian national shot by a US Border Patrol agent when allegedly trying to cross into the United States from Mexico has been requested, Russian Consulate-General in Houston press attache told Sputnik.
Spain says joint work with Russia needed for boosting bilateral trade relations
Nov 16, 2019, at 07:15 am
Madrid/Sputnik/UNI: Moscow and Madrid need to work together for stepping up bilateral trade ties, the Spanish Foreign Ministry said after a meeting between Spanish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Fernando Valenzuela Marzo and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko.
Spanish King meets Raul Castro during royal visit to Cuba
Nov 16, 2019, at 06:23 am
Madrid/IBNS: Spanish King Felipe VI met with Raul Castro, the former president and current head of the ruling Communist Party, during his first state visit to Cuba, media said Friday.
ICC gives greenlight for probe into violent crimes against Rohingya
Nov 16, 2019, at 06:14 am
New York/IBNS: Judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday authorized an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity, namely deportation, which have forced between 600,000 and one million Rohingya refugees out of Myanmar, into neighboring Bangladesh since 2016.
University Head in Hong Kong urges protesters to leave, could seek help of government
Nov 15, 2019, at 06:19 pm
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: The president of an embattled university in Hong Kong on Friday urged protesters, some of whom are not students at the university, to leave, while not ruling out the option of seeking assistance from the local government.
Yellow vest protests cost France $2.75Bln - Reports
Nov 15, 2019, at 03:36 pm
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: France has lost 2.5 billion euros ($2.75 billion) over the yellow vest protests, which started exactly a year ago, French RTL radio station reported on Friday, citing the government.