Global shift to clean, affordable energy critical to attaining Global Goals – UN officials
Nov 02, 2017, at 09:42 am
New York, Nov 2(Just Earth News): To tackle the double challenge of energy poverty and climate change – producing clean, affordable energy at a pace that will meet rising demand without environmental detriment – all stakeholders must step up efforts to transform the world’s energy systems for everyone’s benefit, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday.
UN agency and EXPO Dubai 2020 agree on strengthening cooperation for Global Goals
Nov 02, 2017, at 09:40 am
New York, Nov 2(Just Earth News): The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and EXPO Dubai 2020 signed Wednesday a Memorandum of Understanding on strengthening joint cooperation, including hosting the World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum (WEIF) 2020 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
UN chief contacts New York City Mayor, US Ambassador to extend condolences in wake of deadly attack
Nov 02, 2017, at 09:39 am
New York, Nov 2(Just Earth News): A day after the deadly attack in New York City, Secretary-General António Guterres spoke to Mayor Bill di Blasio and reaffirmed his solidarity with the people of New York.
New York Terror Attack: Trump wants to scrap US diversity program that allows immigration by lottery
Nov 02, 2017, at 05:41 am
Washington, Nov 1 (IBNS): Reacting to the New York terror attack by an Islamist that killed eight in Lower Manhattan, US President Donal Trump said Wednesday he would try to abolish Diversity Visa Lottery Program of USA that enabled the Uzbekistan born terrorist to settle down in America legally.
Pride Toronto announces dates for 2018 Pride Month and Festival Weekend
Nov 02, 2017, at 04:49 am
Toronto, Nov 1 (IBNS): Pride Toronto announced on Wednesday the official dates of its 38th annual Pride Festival scheduled to take place between June 22 and 24, 2018.
Violence against children pervasive in homes, schools and communities – UNICEF
Nov 02, 2017, at 04:20 am
New York, Nov 1(Just Earth News): About 300 million, or three-quarters, of the world’s two- to four-year-old children experience either psychological aggression or physical punishment, or both, by their caregivers at home, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said in a report published Tuesday.
UN envoy welcomes full return of Gaza border crossings to Palestinian Authority
Nov 02, 2017, at 04:19 am
New York, Nov 1(Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy for the Middle East peace process on Wednesday welcomed the full return of the Gaza crossings to the control of the Palestinian Authority.
Women are looking for opportunities in business, UN forum told
Nov 02, 2017, at 04:18 am
New York, Nov 1(Just Earth News): Despite overwhelming challenges women face at the workplace, “they are not helpless,” they will follow their dreams, work to the hardest and achieve their business goals, was a core message on day two of a United Nations forum on sustainable development.
Shinzo Abe re-elected as Japan PM for second term
Nov 01, 2017, at 08:51 pm
Tokyo, Nov 1 (IBNS) : Shinzo Abe, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was on Wednesday reelected as Japan's Prime Minister for the second consecutive term, reports said.
Man suspected of mowing down people in New York was one of its drivers confirmed Uber
Nov 01, 2017, at 08:31 pm
New York, Nov 1 (IBNS): Taxi service provider Uber has confirmed that the man suspected of driving vehicle down a bike path near World Trade Centre site in New York on Tuesday was one of its drivers, according to media reports.
Australian Senate President Stephen Parry to resign over citizenship row
Nov 01, 2017, at 06:51 pm
Canberra, Nov 1 (IBNS): In a massive development, Australia's Senate President Stephen Parry has said he will resign after confirming his dual citizenship, reports said.
Catalonia Crisis: Spanish High Court summons Puidgemont and 13 other dismissed leaders
Nov 01, 2017, at 06:12 pm
Madrid, Nov 1 (IBNS): The Spanish High Court has summoned controversial Catalonia leader Carles Puidgemont and 13 other leaders of his dismissed government, reports said.
Five Argentine, one Belgian among eight dead in Manhattan terror attack
Nov 01, 2017, at 04:58 pm
New York City, Nov 1 (IBNS): Five Argentine and a Belgian were among the eight dead in Manhattan terror attack, reports said.
Following US attack, Trump warns against the return of ISIS
Nov 01, 2017, at 03:27 pm
Washington, Nov 1 (IBNS): Following the US terror attack which killed at least eight people and injured 11 others, US President Donald Trump has warned his country against the return of the so called Islamic State.
New York: Trucker mows down at least eight people, injures 11
Nov 01, 2017, at 02:52 pm
New York City, Nov 1 (IBNS): At least eight people were killed as a trucker ran over them in New York's Lower Manhattan area, reports said.
FEATURE: As Afghan war grinds on, a marginalized young generation raises its voice
Nov 01, 2017, at 01:24 pm
New York, Nov 1(Just Earth News): It is “show time” on Asia Television in Western Afghanistan, as talk show guest Somaia Ramish replies to a pointed question about war and peace.
All 17 Global Goals interrelated, with strong links to gender equality – senior UN official
Nov 01, 2017, at 01:23 pm
New York, Nov 1(Just Earth News): Addressing challenges faced by women in the world of work is a key theme for a United Nations forum on leveraging the power of partnerships to drive the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
UN Security Council urges more protections for children in conflicts
Nov 01, 2017, at 01:22 pm
New York, Nov 1(Just Earth News): Deeply concerned about the abuse of children in war zones, the United Security Council on Tuesday– in a debate in New York which included Secretary-General António Guterres and his special envoy on the issue – urged countries and non-State actors to allow children access to education and healthcare during and post-conflicts.
Syria: UN agencies deliver critical food aid, medicines to families trapped in rural Damascus
Nov 01, 2017, at 01:20 pm
New York, Nov 1(Just Earth News): As part of a humanitarian aid convoy to besieged towns on the outskirts of the Syrian capital, Damascus, United Nations agencies have delivered desperately needed health supplies, hygiene kits and food rations for tens of thousands of people.
'Rethink ways to govern cities,' UN-Habitat chief urges on World Day
Nov 01, 2017, at 01:19 pm
New York, Nov 1(Just Earth News): Marking World Cities Day, a senior United Nations official on Tuesday spotlighted the need to find innovate ways to govern cities, as more than half of the world's population live in urban areas.
Nov 01, 2017, at 01:19 pm
New York, Nov 1(Just Earth News): Multilateralism is facing challenges just when it is most needed, senior United Nations officials told a UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) forum in Paris on Tuesday, calling for a “new humanism” to counter rising doctrines of withdrawal and rejection of others.
Rohingya refugees drown as boat capsizes in rough waters off coast of Bangladesh – UN
Nov 01, 2017, at 05:38 am
New York, Oct 31(Just Earth News): At least four Rohingyas fleeing unrest in Myanmar drowned when a small fishing boat capsized in rough seas off the Bangladesh coast, the United Nations reported Tuesday, also warning that with thousands of refugees still heading to Cox's Bazar every day, sprawling makeshift camps there are now dangerously congested and overcrowded.
UN sees 'worrying' gap between Paris climate pledges and emissions cuts needed
Nov 01, 2017, at 05:36 am
New York, Oct 31(Just Earth News): Pledges made under the Paris Agreement are only a third of what is required by 2030 to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, pointing to the urgent need to boost efforts by both government and non-government actors, the United Nations environment wing said on Tuesday.
Unrest in Cameroon's Anglophone regions sends thousands fleeing to Nigeria – UN agency
Nov 01, 2017, at 05:35 am
New York, Oct 31(Just Earth News): The United Nations refugee agency is scaling up efforts with partners to provide humanitarian assistance to thousands of Cameroonians who have fled violence in that country's Anglophone regions to south-eastern Nigeria.
Ahead of Brazil Summit, UN reports 3 million people now have access to hepatitis C cure
Nov 01, 2017, at 05:34 am
New York, Oct 31(Just Earth News): A record 3 million people obtained treatment for hepatitis C over the past two years, and 2.8 million more people embarked on lifelong treatment for hepatitis B in 2016, the United Nations health agency reported Tuesday, the eve of the World Hepatitis Summit in Brazil, highlighting increasing momentum in the global response to the viral disease.
Nov 01, 2017, at 05:33 am
New York, Oct 31(Just Earth News): A United Nations forum opened on Tuesday in Manama, Bahrain, highlighting the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Canada's GDP in August declined by 0.1%
Nov 01, 2017, at 05:03 am
Ottawa, Oct 31 (IBNS): Canada's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth declined by 0.1% in August, media reports said.
Sexual harassment case against David Peterson dismissed, accuser apologies
Nov 01, 2017, at 04:59 am
Toronto, Oct 31 (IBNS): Former premier David Peterson has received an apology from Ximena Morris, who accused the former of sexually harassing her after the Ontario Superior Court dismissed the lawsuit, media reports said.
Tunnel in North Korea's nuclear test site collapses, kills 200
Nov 01, 2017, at 12:44 am
Tokyo, Oct 31 (IBNS): At least 200 people have died as an under construction tunnel in North Korea's nuclear test site collapsed, according to Yonhap News Agency
Afghanistan: Blast rocks Kabul, several feared killed
Oct 31, 2017, at 11:59 pm
Kabul, Oct 31 (IBNS): A blast rocked Afghanistan's Kabul city on Tuesday, media reports said.