Emigration and food insecurity in Central American 'dry corridor' focus of new UN-backed study

Aug 24, 2017, at 09:39 am

New York, Aug 24(Just Earth News): A new inter-agency study released on Wednesday found a correlation between prolonged droughts in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras – exacerbated by El Niño phenomenon from 2014 to 2016 – and the increase in irregular migration from these countries to the United States, the United Nations food relief agency reported.

On Day of Remembrance, UN says history of slave trade can help combat social injustice

Aug 24, 2017, at 04:42 am

New York, Aug 23(Just Earth News): Remembering the universal demand for freedom that led to the 1791 insurrection by slaves in what is now Haiti, the head of the United Nations cultural and educational agency on Wednesday marked the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition by underscoring the importance of teaching this history to young people.

UN rights experts criticize US failure to unequivocally reject racist violent events

Aug 24, 2017, at 04:41 am

New York, Aug 23(Just Earth News): The United Nations body monitoring implementation of the global convention on prohibiting racial discrimination has called on high-level politicians and public officials of the United States to unequivocally and unconditionally reject and condemn racist hate speech and crimes in Charlottesville and throughout the country.

Afghanistan: Suicide bombing kills 5

Aug 24, 2017, at 02:18 am

Kabul, Aug 23 (IBNS): Suicide bombing hit Lashkargah area of Afghanistan which left at least five people killed and 42 others injured, media reports said on Wednesday.

Pakistan Prime Minister visits Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on first official visit abroad

Aug 23, 2017, at 10:17 pm

Islamabad, Aug 23 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has left for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, on his first official visit after assuming the office.

Syria: UN relief officials condemn targeting of civilians, infrastructure as airstrikes hit Raqqa

Aug 23, 2017, at 09:42 am

New York, Aug 23(Just Earth News): Senior United Nations humanitarian officials for Syria on Tuesday expressed deep concern over many civilians reportedly killed in airstrikes and other attacks in the last few days in Raqqa city, where coalition forces are fighting Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorists.

Worldwide remembrance of the slave trade 'a tribute to every victim' – senior UNESCO official

Aug 23, 2017, at 09:41 am

New York, Aug 23(Just Earth News): While the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is a tribute to every victim and their resistance against slavery, it is also a reminder of the importance of teaching history, a senior United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural (UNESCO) has stressed.

UNICEF warns use of children as 'human bombs' is on the rise in north-east Nigeria

Aug 23, 2017, at 09:40 am

New York, Aug 23(Just Earth News): The United Nations children agency on Tuesday expressed extreme concern at the appalling increase in the cruel and calculated use of children, especially girls, as “human bombs” in north-east Nigeria.

Senior UN political official concerned by recent incidents that undermine Middle East peace process

Aug 23, 2017, at 09:39 am

New York, Aug 23(Just Earth News): A senior United Nations political affairs official on Tuesday voiced concerns over recent developments that undermine efforts to end the long-standing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including Israel's move to amend a law to cement its control over East Jerusalem.

Toronto opens injection centres to combat drug overdosed deaths

Aug 23, 2017, at 06:53 am

Toronto, Aug 22 (IBNS): In order to combat the drug overdosed deaths in Toronto, specific injection centres have been opened in the city on Tuesday, media reports said.

Solar Eclipse, “an incredible view”: NASA's acting administrator

Aug 23, 2017, at 06:52 am

Toronto, Aug 22 (IBNS): A partial but impressive solar eclipse occurred In Canada, with best viewing sites being in Victoria, B.C. where the moon blocked 90 percent of the sun, ​in other areas of Western Canada the impact of the eclipse was between 86 to 77 percent.​

Panorama India celebrates Indian Independence Day and Grand Parade in Toronto

Aug 23, 2017, at 04:58 am

Toronto, Aug 22 (IBNS): Panorama India celebrated 71st Indian Independence Day and Grand Parade 2017 on Sunday along with Canada 150 at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto.

UN human rights chief welcomes rape law reform in Lebanon, Tunisia, Jordan

Aug 23, 2017, at 04:22 am

New York, Aug 22(Just Earth News): Today, the top United Nations human rights official welcomed the repeal of laws in Lebanon, Tunisia and Jordan that allow rapists to avoid criminal prosecution by marrying their victi

UN aid workers urge safe passage for civilians fleeing northern Iraq ahead of battle

Aug 23, 2017, at 04:21 am

New York, Aug 22(Just Earth News): Warning of harassment, revenge attacks and abuse of civilians displaced from the northern Iraqi city of Tal Afar, United Nations refugee and migration agencies on Tuesdaycalled for people trying to flee the city ahead of military operations to have safe passage.

Justice vital to help Iraqi victims of ISIL's sexual violence rebuild lives – UN report

Aug 23, 2017, at 04:20 am

New York, Aug 22(Just Earth News): The Iraqi Government must ensure that the thousands of women and girls who survived sexual violence by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) terrorist fighters receive care, protection and justice, and that children born because of such violence do not face a life of discrimination and abuse, a United Nations report published on Tuesdaysays.

Imran Khan slams US for sending message against Pakistan on terrorism and Afghanistan

Aug 23, 2017, at 01:55 am

Lahore, Aug 22 (IBNS): Cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan, who is in the run to become the next Pakistan Prime Minister, slammed the US on Tuesday for sending a message against his country on terrorism and Afganistan, media reports said.

Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif's wife diagnosed with cancer

Aug 23, 2017, at 01:54 am

Islamabad, Aug 22 (IBNS): Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's wife Begum Kulsoom Nawaz has been diagnosed with cancer, media reports said.

Ashraf Ghani welcomes US President Donald Trump's new strategy on Afghanistan

Aug 22, 2017, at 10:54 pm

Kabul, Aug 22 (IBNS): Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday welcomed US President Donald Trump's new strategy towards his nation.

Thirteen Taliban insurgents killed in Afghanistan airstrikes

Aug 22, 2017, at 07:33 pm

Afghanistan, Aug 22 (IBNS) : At least 13 Taliban insurgents including two of their local leaders were killed or wounded during the US airstrikes in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan.

Barcelona van attacker shot dead by police

Aug 22, 2017, at 05:44 pm

Barcelona, Aug 22 (IBNS): The prime suspect in Barcelona attack which claimed at least 13 lives and injured 100 others, has been shot dead by police, reports said.

Australia: Danish Crown Prince denied entry to Brisbane bar

Aug 22, 2017, at 03:30 pm

Brisbane, Aug 22 (IBNS): Danish Crown Prince Frederik was denied entry to a bar in Australia's Brisbane because of lack of proper identification, local media reports said.

UN labour agency launches global panel to address rapid transformations in the world of work

Aug 22, 2017, at 09:40 am

New York, Aug 22(Just Earth News): The United Nations labour agency has launched a high-level international body that will chart the course towards a future of decent and sustainable work opportunities for all, and to tackle the challenges of delivering social justice in on Monday's rapidly transforming world of work.

UN Assembly President rings Nasdaq bell; sounds alarm on behalf of world's endangered ocean

Aug 22, 2017, at 09:39 am

New York, Aug 22(Just Earth News): The President of the United Nations General Assembly opened the trading day in New York this morning to send the message that the world's ocean health is in distress.

'No sign of positive evolution' in Burundi, says head of independent UN rights probe

Aug 22, 2017, at 09:38 am

New York, Aug 22(Just Earth News): Ahead of next month's presentation to the United Nations Human Rights Council, an independent panel on Monday said that the human rights situation in Burundi has not improved.

UN health agency rushes to prevent malaria, cholera outbreaks in flood-hit Sierra Leone

Aug 22, 2017, at 04:48 am

New York, Aug 21(Just Earth News): The United Nations health agency is working closely with the Government of Sierra Leone to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as malaria and cholera in the wake of last week's mudslides and flooding in the country's capital, Freetown.

Following El Salvador visit, UN right expert urges authorities to protect people from gangs

Aug 22, 2017, at 04:47 am

New York, Aug 21(Just Earth News): El Salvador is suffering a 'hidden tragedy' due to gang-related violence, an independent United Nations human rights expert on Monday said, urging national authorities to intensify efforts to help and protect people affected by gangs.

Thousands flee as Iraqi forces advance on ISIL-held Tal Afar – UN

Aug 22, 2017, at 04:46 am

New York, Aug 21(Just Earth News): The top United Nations humanitarian official in Iraq has warned against the consequences of displacement as thousands of civilians are expected to flee from Tal Afar and surrounding communities during the Iraqi military operation to retake these areas from the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) terrorist group.

US Navy ship collides with merchant vessel near Straits of Malacca

Aug 21, 2017, at 08:36 pm

Washington, Aug 21 (IBNS): At least 10 sailors are missing following a collision between Guided missile-destroyer USS John S McCain and a merchant vessel near the Strait of Malacca, an official release has stated.

Afghanistan: Clashes under way between armed forces and militants in Jowzjan province

Aug 21, 2017, at 08:10 pm

Kabul, Aug 21 (IBNS): Heavy clashes between the Afghan military and militants are under way in Khamab district of Jowzjan province, local Khaama Press reported.

Afghan forces foil explosion plan in Kabul city

Aug 21, 2017, at 08:01 pm

Kabul, Aug 21 (IBNS): The Afghan criminal investigation department (CID) officials have foiled an explosion plan by militants in the national capital, local Khaama Press reported.