Women in US lagging behind in human rights, UN experts report
Dec 12, 2015, at 03:12 pm
New York, Dec 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS): While praising the current United States administration for its commitment to women's equality, United Nations experts warned on Friday that the extreme polarization of US politics is “profoundly†affecting the Government’s ability to guarantee women’s human rights, and even to ratify the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.
Barack Obama vows to destroy ISIL, urges Americans to not treat US Muslims differently
Dec 07, 2015, at 04:31 pm
Washington, Dec 7 (IBNS) Expressing his grief over the San Bernardino shooting that took place a few days ago, US President Barrack Obama has vowed to destroy ISIL, as he termed the recent attack an act of terrorism designed to kill innocent people, here on Sunday.
Terror attack: Obama to address nation today
Dec 06, 2015, at 03:15 pm
Washington, Dec 6 (IBNS) In the wake of recent San Bernardino shooting in California, the White House on said US President Barack Obama will address the nation on Sunday on the threat of terrorism and 'keeping the American people safe'.
Groups like ISIL will lose: Obama
Nov 25, 2015, at 05:33 am
Washington, Nov 24 (IBNS): Days after Paris was hit by militant attacks which left more than 120 people killed, US President Barack Obama on Tuesday said militant groups like ISIL will be defeated.
US issues travel global travel alert
Nov 24, 2015, at 02:58 pm
Washington, Nov 24 (IBNS): Amid increasing terror threats, the US has issued world wide travel warning for its citizens.
At least 10 people hospitalized after New Orleans park shooting
Nov 23, 2015, at 03:35 pm
New Orleans, Nov 23 (IBNS) At least ten people were hospitalized after two gunmen open fired in a New Orleans park on Sunday, according to reports.
UN General Assembly renews call for end to US embargo against Cuba
Oct 28, 2015, at 02:40 pm
New York, Oct 28 (IBNS): In a near unanimous vote, the 193-member United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday adopted a resolution renewing its call for an end to the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba, while also acknowledging the restoration, after nearly 50 years, of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
US Army attacks ISIL camp in Iraq, 70 hostages rescued
Oct 24, 2015, at 04:30 am
Washington, Oct 23 (IBNS): A joint force of US Army and Iraqi Peshmerga conducted an operation in a prison of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) near Hawijah in Iraq and rescued at least 70 hostages alive from the camp, a press statement of US Defense Department has said.
Ban welcomes US decision on early release of 6,000 prisoners
Oct 08, 2015, at 01:06 pm
New York, Oct 8 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed on Tuesday the decision by the United States Government to release 6,000 inmates from federal penitentiaries in an effort to ease overcrowding in prisons and provide a degree of redress for persons who received disproportionately long sentences for non-violent drug-related offences.
Air strike on Afghanistan hospital was a mistake: US
Oct 07, 2015, at 02:57 pm
Washington, Oct 7 (IBNS): US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter has expressed his regret over the loss of lives in a U.S. military airstrike on a hospital in Afghanistan.
UN chief expresses condolences following mass shooting at Oregon college
Oct 03, 2015, at 02:18 pm
New York, Oct 3 (IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced his deep sadness in the wake of the mass shooting that took place on Thursday at a college in the state of Oregon in the United States.
Oregon gunman targeted Christians: a victims tells father
Oct 02, 2015, at 11:39 pm
Washington, Oct 2 (IBNS): thew father of a student, who was injured in the shooting incident at Umpqua Community College in US state of Oregon, said the gunman was targeting Christians during the attack.
US: Several killed in Oregon shooting
Oct 02, 2015, at 08:13 am
Oregon, Oct 2 (IBNS): Several people were feared dead in a shooting incident at Umpqua Community College in Oregon state of USA on Thursday, media reports said.
Russia is attempting to set up base in Syria: US
Sep 15, 2015, at 10:56 pm
Washington, Sept 15 (IBNS): The US has said that Russian military is trying to set up a forward operating base in western Syria.
US: Two journalists shot dead during live broadcast
Aug 27, 2015, at 02:06 am
Virginia, Aug 26 (IBNS): Two TV journalists were shot dead during a live TV report at Bridgewater Plaza area in US Virginia state, their employer confirmed on Wednesday.
Head of UN watchdog discusses Iranian nuclear issues with US lawmakers
Aug 06, 2015, at 02:44 pm
New York, Aug 6 (IBNS): The head of the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) met with United States lawmakers on Wednesday in Washington, D.C. to discuss the important role the Agency can play in monitoring and verifying nuclear activities in Iran.
White House: Ban says US leadership, support vital to host of global issues
Aug 05, 2015, at 01:51 pm
New York, Aug 5 (IBNS): The United Nations counts on the leadership and support of the United States on a range of critical issues, from climate change and sustainable development to resolving crises such as those in Syria and Yemen, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Tuesday, following a meeting at the White House with President Barack Obama.
UN chief welcomes climate change plan unveiled by President Obama
Aug 04, 2015, at 02:28 pm
New York, Aug 4 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the Clean Power Plan formally unveiled on Monday by President Barack Obama, saying it shows the determination of the United States to address global warming while also saving money and growing the economy.
New York: Winners of essay contest on UN sustainability agenda honoured
Jul 25, 2015, at 03:33 pm
New York, Jul 25 (IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday welcomed the 70 winners of the United Nations-sponsored Many Languages, One World contest who wrote “inspired†essays in languages not their own about a new sustainable development path that will lead to an end to poverty and a life of dignity for all.
Louisiana shooting: Gunman kills 2
Jul 24, 2015, at 10:49 pm
Louisiana, July 24 (IBNS): At least two people were killed as a gunman open fired inside a movie theater in the US state of Louisiana on Thursday, media reports said on Friday.
UN human rights experts renew calls to visit US to advance criminal justice reforms
Jul 22, 2015, at 02:17 pm
New York, Jul 22 (IBNS): Following last week’s unprecedented visit by United States President Barak Obama to a prison in Oklahoma, United Nations independent human rights experts on Tuesday called on the US Government to facilitate their respective requests to carry out an official visit to the country to advance criminal justice reform.
Nuclear deal with Iran is built on verification: Barack Obama
Jul 15, 2015, at 03:56 am
Washington, July 14 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama on Tuesday said the nuclear deal with Iran is built on 'verification'.
Washington Navy Yard on lockdown
Jul 03, 2015, at 12:33 am
Washington, July 2 (IBNS) The US Navy Yard in Washington DC was placed on lockdown on Thursday, officials said.
UN experts deplore South Carolina killings, urge measures against racially motivated crimes in US
Jun 20, 2015, at 09:35 pm
New York, June 20 (IBNS) In the wake of the 'appalling' attack that left nine African Americans dead at church in South Carolina, a group of UN human rights experts on Friday called for prompt action by authorities in the United States to investigate the hate crimes and urged measures to prevent gun violence affecting the security of African-Americans, their communities and wider society as well.
Ban condemns killings in South Carolina as 'hateful act of violence'
Jun 19, 2015, at 02:02 pm
New York, Jun 19 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned the apparently racially motivated killings at an historic African American church in South Carolina in the southern United States, and expressed the hope that those responsible for such a 'hateful act of violence' will be brought to justice.
Washington: WHO and partners convene summit on improving health data
Jun 10, 2015, at 02:45 pm
New York, Jun 10 (IBNS): With more two-thirds of the world’s population living in countries that do not produce reliable statistics on mortality by age, sex and cause of death, the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners are leading an international collaboration in measurement and accountability for global public health over the next 15 years.
Kerry injured while cycling, cuts short Europe trip
Jun 01, 2015, at 02:08 am
Washington, May 31 (IBNS) US Secretary of State John Kerry was injured after suffering an accident while bicycling on Sunday close to the Scionzier in France, media reports said.
Mathematician John Nash dies in car crash
May 25, 2015, at 04:50 am
New Jersey, May 24 (IBNS) US mathematician John F. Nash Jr. passed away in a car crash with his wife here, media reports said.
5 killed, 50 injured as Amtrak passenger train derails in Philadelphia
May 13, 2015, at 06:12 pm
Philadelphia, May 13 (IBNS) An Amtrak passenger train derailed in north Philadelphia on Tuesday night, killing at least five people and injuring more than 50 others, media reports said.
Kerry visits Kenya, asks people to unite against terrorism
May 05, 2015, at 12:36 am
Nairobi, May 4 (IBNS): US Secretary of State John Kerry, who is currently visiting Kenya, on Monday urged people to unitedly fight against terrorism.