Chelsea Manning freed from military prison
May 18, 2017, at 02:17 am
Kansas, May 17 (IBNS): US soldier Chelsea Manning was freed from the military prison after serving seven years, according to BBC News on Wednesday.
UNESCO urges investigation into murder of award-winning Mexican journalist
May 17, 2017, at 01:48 pm
New York, May 17(Just Earth News): Following the killing of award-winning Mexican journalist Javier Arturo Valdez Cárdenas, the head of the United Nations cultural agency on Tuesday encouraged the country’s authorities to move quickly to conduct a thorough investigation to ensure the killing does not go unpunished.
Anaemic economic growth in some regions hampers progress on Global Goals, UN report finds
May 17, 2017, at 01:47 pm
New York, May 17(Just Earth News): Over the last six months, global economic progress has predictably picked up, but low-level growth in some regions has tempered efforts to meet globally agreed development goals, according to a new United Nations report launched on Tuesday in New York.
May 17, 2017, at 01:46 pm
New York, May 17(Just Earth News): During his first working visit to Mali, United Nations peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix met on Tuesday in the capital, Bamako, with President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and other senior Malian officials, whom he thanked for their constructive and sustained cooperation with the UN integrated mission in the country, known by the French acronym, MINUSMA.
One in four children in North Africa, Middle East live in poverty – UNICEF study
May 17, 2017, at 01:45 pm
New York, May 17(Just Earth News): Poverty continues to impact the lives of Middle Eastern and Northern African children, according to new analysis from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), which highlights that millions of the region’s young people live without quality health care or decent housing.
UN envoy warns against Kosovo and Serbia trading ‘ethno-nationalist’ barbs
May 17, 2017, at 01:42 pm
New York, May 17(Just Earth News): A flurry of recent intolerant and provocative rhetoric has further damaged the trust between Kosovo and Serbia – a development that must be closely watched – though the situation remains generally stable, the head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Kosovo told the Security Council on Tuesday.
With barely enough money for food, conflict-displaced Ukrainians struggling to survive – UN
May 17, 2017, at 01:41 pm
New York, May 17(Just Earth News): Two-thirds of internally displaced Ukrainians are struggling financially; many without even enough money for food, according to the latest report by the United Nations migration agency on the situation in the crisis-torn country.
Soaring temperatures pose new threat to Mosul’s displaced – UN migration agency
May 17, 2017, at 01:40 pm
New York, May 17(Just Earth News): The United Nations migration agency on Tuesday warned that while hundreds of thousands of people displaced from Mosul have braved the ongoing offensive to oust the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh), the beleaguered citizens are now struggling to cope with another danger – the sweltering summer heat.
UN aids Yemenis in embattled Mokha; warns on cholera outbreak
May 17, 2017, at 04:58 am
New York, May 16(Just Earth News): The United Nations refugee agency on Tuesday confirmed that for only the third time this year, its field teams were able to distribute humanitarian aid in the embattled district of Mokha, in Yemen's Red Sea governorate of Taizz.
1.2M adolescents' deaths mostly preventable with improved health services – UN agency
May 17, 2017, at 04:56 am
New York, May 16 (Just Earth News): The deaths of more than 1.2 million adolescents every year – about 3,000 per day – could have been prevented with good health services, education and social support, the United Nations health agency on Tuesday reported.
Spreading violence in Central African Republic sets off 'loud alarm bells' – UN human rights chief
May 17, 2017, at 04:55 am
New York, May 16 (Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights chief on Tuesday expressed grave alarm over the spread of violence by armed groups against the civilian population in several parts of the Central African Republic in recent months, as well as attacks against UN peacekeepers in the country's southeast.
Sexual violence in conflict ‘legitimate threat’ to peace and security – UN deputy chief
May 16, 2017, at 11:01 am
New York, May 16(Just Earth News): Although global understanding of sexual violence in conflict is shifting, there remains the need to tackle the root causes of such violations that lie in fundamental inequality and discrimination against women, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed told the United Nations Security Council on Monday.
UN health agency deploying technical experts to site of Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
May 16, 2017, at 10:59 am
New York, May 16(Just Earth News): The United Nations health agency is deploying technical experts to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) amid an outbreak of Ebola virus near its northern border with the Central Africa Republic, the agency’s regional director for Africa confirmed.
UN chief condemns DPR Korea’s ballistic missile launch
May 16, 2017, at 10:58 am
New York, May 16 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday urged Pyongyang to return to the path of denuclearization saying the latest ballistic missile launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is a threat to peace and security in the region.
Annual UN Asia-Pacific policy forum session spotlights poverty eradication, sustainable energy
May 16, 2017, at 10:57 am
New York, May 15 (Just Earth News): Asian and Pacific countries are discussing economic cooperation and integration this week at the United Nations regional office in Bangkok, whose annual session focuses on how regional countries can achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
May 16, 2017, at 05:19 am
New York, May 14 (Just Earth News): With relatively little data available about the Earth’s Polar Regions – posing risks for people and the environment – the United Nations weather agency has kicked off of a two-year international effort to close gaps in polar forecasting capacity and to improve future environmental safety at the farthest reaches of the planet.
May 16, 2017, at 05:19 am
New York, May 14(Just Earth News): The destruction of forests in many Asian countries continues apace, threatening the realization of global sustainable development goals by the 2030 deadline, according to the United Nations agricultural agency.
South Sudan: UN, partners seek $1.4 billion for 'world's fastest growing refugee crisis'
May 16, 2017, at 05:18 am
New York, May 15 (Just Earth News): The United Nations refugees and food relief agencies on Monday urged donors to step up support for people fleeing crisis-hit South Sudan as the $1.4 billion response plan remains 86 per cent unfunded.
French President names Edouard Philippe as PM
May 16, 2017, at 02:22 am
Paris, May 15 (IBNS): Edouard Philippe has been named by President Emmanuel Macron as France's new Prime Minister.
At China's Belt and Road Forum, UN chief Guterres stresses shared development goals
May 15, 2017, at 05:03 am
New York, May 14(Just Earth News): Speaking at a major international conference in Beijing, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday drew comparisons between China's 'One Belt, One Road' initiative and the Sustainable Development Goals, saying both are rooted in a shared vision for global development.
UN chief 'outraged' by latest attacks in CAR, warns they could be war crimes
May 15, 2017, at 05:01 am
New York, May 14(Just Earth News): Strongly condemning the latest attacks against civilians and the United Nations in Central African Republic (CAR), Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday urged authorities to investigate and bring those responsible to justice.
Emmanuel Macron sworn in as French President
May 14, 2017, at 09:47 pm
Paris, May 14 (IBNS): Emmanuel Macron was on Sunday sworn in as the President of France.
Another cyber attack might take place, experts warn
May 14, 2017, at 08:41 pm
London, May 14 (IBNS): After Friday's global hit, another major cyber-attack is imminent on Monday, experts have alerted.
Armed group attacks civilians, UN in Central African Republic overnight; one peacekeeper killed
May 14, 2017, at 05:13 am
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): The United Nations peacekeeping force in the Central African Republic is sending reinforcements to the south-eastern town of Bangassou, where an armed group opened fire on civilians overnight killing an undisclosed number and at least one UN peacekeeper.
Time now to maximize on the opportunities offered in Haiti, highlights head of UN advisory group
May 13, 2017, at 02:36 pm
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): Following their recent visit to Haiti, a United Nations advisory group on the island nation called on the international community to work closely with the Government and capitalize on the opportunities that have presented there.
Central African Republic: UN honours fallen ‘blue helmets’
May 13, 2017, at 02:35 pm
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) held a memorial ceremony on Friday in honour of five peacekeepers who lost their lives after their convoy was attacked in the south-eastern part of the country earlier this week.
Iraq: UN refugee camp opens twelfth camp as displacement escalates in West Mosul
May 13, 2017, at 02:34 pm
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): Less than four weeks after opening its last camp, the United Nations refugee agency welcomed families fleeing the fighting in western Mosul this week with its twelfth camp set up deal with the ongoing emergency in and around the Iraqi city.
UN informed of Ebola virus outbreak in northern DR Congo
May 13, 2017, at 02:33 pm
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): An Ebola outbreak in north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has killed at least one person, the United Nations World health Organization (WHO) announced earlier on Friday.
ESCAP: 70 years of UN efforts to advance socio-economic development in Asia and the Pacific
May 13, 2017, at 02:32 pm
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): Notwithstanding the challenges faced by countries in Asia and Pacific, the region has witnessed economic and social achievements beyond expectations over the past 70 years, according to the head of the United Nations body assisting with development efforts.
UK’s Mark Lowcock appointed to head up UN relief wing
May 13, 2017, at 05:58 am
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday appointed Mark Lowcock, a national of the United Kingdom, as the United Nation’s highest official on humanitarian assistance and aid coordination, the UN Spokesperson’s office announced on Friday.