May 22, 2019, at 09:38 am
New York, May 22 (IBNS): Iraq’s democratic transition – weighed down by political infighting, weak institutions, corruption, and the constant threat of ISIL – needs more international support, “lots of time and lots of hard work,” the top United Nations official in the country said on Tuesday.
Amidst high trade tensions and policy uncertainty, UN cuts economic growth forecast
May 22, 2019, at 09:29 am
New York, May 22 (IBNS) Against a backdrop of unresolved trade tensions, high international policy uncertainty and softening business confidence, the UN on Tuesday announced a broad-based slowdown in the global economy and cut its growth predictions.
UN highlights need to solve growing burden of forcibly displaced Africans
May 22, 2019, at 09:25 am
New York, May 22 (IBNS): With 24.2 million Africans forced from their homes in 2017 ̶ 4.6 million more than the previous year ̶ the UN is hosting a three-day event at UN headquarters, focusing on finding durable solutions to the problem, which is a growing burden on the continent’s economy, environment and communities which host those displaced.
May 22, 2019, at 09:18 am
New York, May 22 (IBNS): In Syria, it is suspected that children whose fathers fought for terrorist group ISIL are being held in unidentified “settlements” and “secret detention facilities” away from their mothers, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) said on Tuesday.
Kenyan police rescues 22 Eritreans in human trafficking racket
May 21, 2019, at 04:57 pm
Nairobi, May 21 (Xinhua/UNI) Kenyan police said on Tuesday they are holding 22 Eritreans who were rescued on Monday evening while being smuggled through Nairobi.
Putin to be glad to meet with Trump at G20, but US has not initiated meeting - Peskov
May 21, 2019, at 04:48 pm
Moscow, May 21 (Sputnik/UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin will be glad to hold a meeting with his US counterpart Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Japan, but there are no actions on the part of the United States to initiate it, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday.
UN sanctions committee warns of threats of IS and al-Qaida
May 21, 2019, at 09:56 am
United Nations, May 21 (Xinhua/UNI) A UN sanctions committee against the Islamic State (IS) and al-Qaida warned on Monday that the IS is evolving into a global network while al-Qaida may grow stronger.
Iraq : Six IS would-be suicide bombers killed
May 21, 2019, at 09:45 am
Baghdad, May 21 (Xinhua/UNI) Iraqi security forces on Monday killed six would-be suicide bombers affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) militant group in an operation in Iraq's western province of Anbar, the Iraqi military said.
May 21, 2019, at 09:35 am
New York, May 21 (IBNS): Schoolchildren are bearing long-lasting mental and physical scars of eastern Ukraine’s conflict, the head of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Monday, as the agency warned of an “alarming” increase in attacks on schools during the first four months of 2019.
May 21, 2019, at 09:30 am
New York, May 21 (IBNS): The UN emergency food relief agency said on Monday that without full access and “freedom to decide” who receives lifesaving aid, in Houthi rebel-controlled areas of Yemen, it could be forced to implement a “phased suspension”.
Sacrifice of fallen 'blue helmet' to be honoured with UN’s highest peacekeeping award
May 21, 2019, at 09:26 am
New York, May 21 (IBNS): In recognition of his “brave and selfless” action under fire in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) ̶ saving the life of a fellow ‘blue helmet’ and helping his colleagues repel an armed group ̶ the late Malawian soldier Chancy Chitete, will be honoured with the UN’s highest peacekeeping award this coming Friday, by the UN Secretary-General.
Cambodia: Giving back to UN peacekeeping
May 21, 2019, at 09:09 am
New York, May 21 (IBNS): It’s an overcast morning, in South Sudan’s capital Juba, and growling thunder announces the start of some light rain. Standing in the drizzle in his military police uniform, is Colonel Channy Vongvannak, the commander of the Cambodian Force Military Police at the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
Egypt security forces kill 12 terrorists in raids after Giza attack
May 20, 2019, at 05:18 pm
Cairo, May 20 (Xinhua/UNI) Egyptian security forces killed 12 terrorists in raids in capital and Giza province on Monday, said the country's Interior Ministry in a statement.
Zelenskiy sworn in as Ukrainian President
May 20, 2019, at 04:22 pm
Kiev, May 20 (Sputnik) Volodymyr Zelenskiy took office of allegiance to the Ukrainian people at a special ceremony held at the Ukrainian parliament on Monday, and the head of the country's Constitutional Court announced that he had assumed office of the Ukrainian president, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported.
Three dead, 87 injured after bar collapses in south China
May 20, 2019, at 04:19 pm
Nanning, May 20 (Xinhua/UNI) At least three people were killed and 87 others injured after the roof of a night bar collapsed early Monday morning in the city of Bose, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
Four rebels killed in southern Philippine clash
May 20, 2019, at 04:01 pm
Manila, May 20 (Xinhua) Philippine security forces killed four New People's Army (NPA) rebels in an encounter Sunday afternoon in southern Surigao del Sur province, the military said on Monday.
At least three dead, 30 injured in accident in Cuba
May 20, 2019, at 10:11 am
Havana, May 20 (Xinhua/UNI) A vintage car drove onto the sidewalk in the middle of the emblematic Malecon seafront boulevard here, killing at least three people and injuring 30 others, according to authorities.
Death toll rises to two after bar collapse in SW China
May 20, 2019, at 10:04 am
Nanning, May 20 (Xinhua/UNI) The death toll has risen to two as of 0800 hrs after the roof of a night bar collapsed early Monday morning in the city of Baise, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
Uganda : Two dead,13 missing in boat accident
May 20, 2019, at 09:52 am
Kampala, May 20 (Xinhua/UNI) Two bodies have been retrieved and 13 to 15 other people are missing after a boat they were traveling in capsized on Lake Albert in Hoima district, western Uganda, on Sunday evening, the police said.
Nine killed at mining site after mountain collapses in northern Burundi
May 20, 2019, at 09:48 am
Bujumbura, May 19 (Xinhua/UNI) Nine people were killed and 16 others were injured on Saturday at a mining site in northern Burundi, after a mountain collapsed around midday due to heavy rain, a local official said Sunday.
Germany : One dead, 13 seriously injured in road accident
May 20, 2019, at 09:45 am
Berlin, May 20 (Xinhua/UNI) A coach overturned early Sunday evening on the highway A9 near German city of Leipzig, killing at least one person and injuring many others, a police spokesman said.
Rocket explosion rocks Green Zone in central Baghdad
May 20, 2019, at 09:43 am
Baghdad, May 20 (Xinhua/UNI) An explosion was heard in the heavily fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad in Iraq on Sunday evening, while sirens could be heard following the blast, a security source said.
May 20, 2019, at 09:39 am
New York, May 20 (IBNS): Celebrating the importance of fitness, on Sunday morning in the Swiss city of Geneva, the United Nations health agency kicked off its second “Walk the Talk: The Health for All Challenge”.
UK PM to make "bold offer" in final Brexit deal push
May 19, 2019, at 04:29 pm
London, May 19 (Xinhua/UNI) British Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday pledged to make a "bold offer" in her final bid to push the Brexit deal through the parliament.
Terrorists get less financial support on Internet, yet fight not over : UNESCO Official
May 19, 2019, at 04:17 pm
Paris, May 19 (Sputnik/UNI) Owing to the efforts taken by social media, terrorists receive less financial support via the Internet but the fight against terrorism is not over, the chief of Section for Universal Access and Preservation, Communication and Information Sector at UNESCO told Sputnik.
Over 950 Syrians return home from Jordan, Lebanon over past 24 hours : Russian Military
May 19, 2019, at 03:32 pm
Moscow, May 19 (Sputnik/UNI) More than 950 Syrian refugees have returned to their home country from neighboring Jordan and Lebanon over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defence Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring said on Sunday.
Senior officials of China, ASEAN nations meet on South China Sea cooperation
May 19, 2019, at 03:16 pm
Hangzhou, May 19 (Xinhua/UNI) Senior officials from China and ASEAN member countries met in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, to further coordinate on the South China Sea, agreeing to continue efforts for peace, tranquility and common development in the area.
Russia registers 14 truce breaches in Syria over past 24 hours - Russian Military
May 19, 2019, at 03:06 pm
Moscow, May 19 (Sputnik/UNI) The Russian side of the Russian-Turkish commission monitoring the implementation of the Syrian ceasefire registered 14 truce breaches in the country over the past 24 hours, while the Turkish side recorded nine ceasefire violations, the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria said on Sunday.
Guterres condemns armed attack against UN peacekeepers in Mali
May 19, 2019, at 02:26 pm
New York, May 19 (IBNS): A violent attack against the United Nation's Integrated Stabilization Mission for Mali (MINUSMA) that left one peacekeeper dead on Saturday, drew strong condemnation from Secretary-General António Guterres.
UN blue helmets in South Sudan use Sustainable Development Goals to help build peace
May 19, 2019, at 02:17 pm
New York, May 19 (IBNS): The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has concluded the week by harnessing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to support the nation, including by offering free medical services, encompassing SDG 3’s target on health coverage.