UN envoy urges Syrian parties to ‘press ahead’ after Astana talks suspended
May 04, 2017, at 02:13 pm
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News): A senior United Nations mediator on Wednesday urged the continuation of talks on a Syrian ceasefire being held in the Kazak capital of Astana.
In Lebanon and Syria, UN emergency food chief appeals for humanitarian access
May 04, 2017, at 02:10 pm
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News):I The head of the United Nations emergency food relief agency on Wednesday appealed for “regular, unimpeded and sustained†humanitarian access during meetings with senior government officials and partners in Lebanon and Syria – his first official visit since assuming office.
In 'post truth' era, leaders must defend objective, independent media, UN says on Press Freedom Day
May 04, 2017, at 02:09 pm
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News):In a “post-truth†world with “fake news†on the rise, and media accountability and credibility falling under question, free, independent and professional journalism has never been more important, the United Nations on Wednesday said.
World Economic Forum, South African Government launch push to bridge digital divide
May 04, 2017, at 01:27 am
Durban, May 3 (IBNS): The World Economic Forum, in partnership with the Government of South Africa, will this week announce the launch of a new platform project called South Africa Internet for All, which aims to bring millions of South Africans, including those in rural areas, onto the internet for the first time through new models of public-private collaboration.
Playboy model's nude shoot on Mt Taranaki angers Maori
May 03, 2017, at 11:31 pm
Wellington, May 3 (IBNS): A Playboy model has triggered controversy by posing naked on the top of Mt Taranaki in New Zealand, media reports said.
At least eight civilians killed in Kabul suicide attack, ISIS claims responsibility
May 03, 2017, at 09:36 pm
Kabul, May 3 (IBNS) : At least eight civilians were killed and three foreign troops along with 25 civilians were wounded in a suicide attack in capital Kabul on Tuesday, Afghanistan's state-run news agency Khaama Press reported.
Eleven Taliban insurgents killed in Afghanistan airstrikes
May 03, 2017, at 09:34 pm
Kabul, May 3 (IBNS) : At least eleven Taliban insurgents including the shadow district chief of the group were killed in airstrikes in northeastern Takhar province of Afghanistan, Khaama news agency reported.
Trump takes a swipe at Hillary Clinton, terms Trump/Russia story as phony
May 03, 2017, at 04:32 pm
Washington, May 3 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday took a swipe at former First Lady of the State Hillary Clinton, while also dubbing the Trump/Russia story as phony.
Philippines: UN reports significant progress in child protection, despite ongoing violations
May 03, 2017, at 04:30 pm
Washington, May 3 (Just Earth News): The Government of the Philippines and a rebel group with which it signed a peace accord have made progress in ending and preventing the recruitment of children on the southern island of Mindanao, according to a new United Nations report.
On World Tuna Day, UN cites importance of sustainably managed fish stocks in achieving 2030 Agenda
May 03, 2017, at 04:28 pm
Washington, May 3 (Just Earth News): As migratory tuna species account for 20 per cent of the value of all marine capture fisheries and over eight per cent of all globally traded seafood, the inaugural celebration by the United Nations of World Tuna Day is an important step in recognizing the critical role of tuna to sustainable development, food security, economic opportunity, and livelihoods of people around the world.
UN chief urges States to disclose information concerning death of Dag Hammarskjöld
May 03, 2017, at 04:25 pm
Washington, May 3 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged Member States to disclose, declassify or allow access to information that they may have regarding the tragic 1961 plane crash that killed former Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld and the members of the party accompanying him, a UN spokesman said today.
May 03, 2017, at 04:21 pm
Washington, May 3 (Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations atomic agency today expressed serious concern about the nuclear program of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), saying all indications suggest that the country is moving ahead with its nuclear efforts.
Afghanistan: UN assesses border management to cope with spike in returns from Pakistan
May 03, 2017, at 04:05 pm
Washington, May 3 (Just Earth News): With an unprecedented 600,000 Afghans returned from Pakistan last year, the United Nations migration agency has completed an assessment of border management capacity at Afghanistan’s two main border crossings with Pakistan.
Somalia: 1.4M children to suffer acute malnutrition this year – UN agency
May 03, 2017, at 03:51 pm
Washington, May 3 (Just Earth News): Some 1.4 million children in Somalia are projected to be acutely malnourished this year, an increase of 50 per cent over last year, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today announced.
'Hard to imagine what our democracy would look like without vigilance of journalists'
May 03, 2017, at 04:53 am
Ontario, May 2 (IBNS): In the wake of the struggling and declining media industry in distribution of news, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Mélanie Joly made a call last week that the Canadian media industry needs to be redefined, media reports said.
Syria: IS attack on camp, kills 30
May 03, 2017, at 01:21 am
Shaddadi, May 2 (IBNS): ISIS terrorists attacked near Syria's north-eastern border with Iraq on Tuesday, killing at least 30 civilians and injuring 34 others, media reports said.
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Series of explosions in hydro vault paralyses Toronto Downtown
May 02, 2017, at 03:17 pm
Toronto, May 2 (IBNS): A series of explosions rocked the underground hydro vaults of Bank of Nova Scotia at the financial district of Downtown Toronto, paralysing the area, reports said.
May 02, 2017, at 03:13 pm
Washington, May 2 (IBNS): In an unlikely praise for Kim Jong-un, the US President Donald Trump has said he's contemplating a meeting with the North Korean leader, but only if it's 'appropriate' for him to do so, reports said.
Syria: UN concerned over worsening security, humanitarian situation in Damascus suburbs
May 02, 2017, at 02:58 pm
Washington, May 2 (Just Earth News): The United Nations on Monday said that it remains deeply concerned by the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in the eastern part of Syria’s Ghouta, where some 400,000 people are trapped.
UN calls for protection of civilians sheltering in South Sudan’s Upper Nile area
May 02, 2017, at 02:51 pm
Washington, May 2 (Just Earth News): A senior United Nations humanitarian official in South Sudan on Monday demanded that parties to the conflict uphold their responsibilities to protect thousands of Shilluk civilians sheltering in and around Aburoc, following the resumption of the government offensive and clashes along the West Bank of the Nile River last week.
Abuses by non-State actors no justification for rights violations by Governments – UN rights chief
May 02, 2017, at 02:47 pm
Washington, May 2 (Just Earth News): Raising alarm over use of rhetoric by States that they can “solve problems†and find ways around lawful safeguards, the United Nations rights chief on Monday urged vigilance to protect and promote human rights of everyone.
Rights of indigenous peoples ‘not in a very good state,’ UN expert says
May 02, 2017, at 02:43 pm
Washington, May 2 (Just Earth News): The rights of indigenous peoples are being abused by authorities and corporations that want access to their land and the resources – such as petrol – that l beneath it, the United Nations expert on the issue on Monday said on the sidelines of the 2017 session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, currently under way in New York.
Middle East peace effort lacks progress on political front – UN reports
May 02, 2017, at 02:26 pm
Washington, May 2 (Just Earth News): The lack of progress in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is impeding Palestine's development, according to a new United Nations report, which also reiterates the international community's commitment to a two-state solution in the region.
Afghanistan: US drone strike kills 8 Taliban insurgents
May 02, 2017, at 01:09 am
Kabul, May 1 (IBNS): At least eight Taliban insurgents were killed in an air strike carried out by the US military in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province on Monday, local Khaama Press reported.
Afghanistan: Counter terrorism operation kills at least 12 ISIS militants
May 02, 2017, at 12:42 am
Kabul, May 1 (IBNS): At least 12 ISIS militants have been killed during a recent counter terrorism operation in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, local Khaama Press reported.
US DoD identifies Army casualty
May 01, 2017, at 03:37 pm
Washington, May 1 (IBNS): The US Department of Defence announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.
Angola: UN agency airlifts aid to newly-arrived refugees from DR Congo
May 01, 2017, at 03:19 pm
Washington, May 1 (Just Earth News): A plane carrying relief items has arrived in Luanda, Angola, to assist over 11,000 people who fled a recent surge violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the United Nations refugee agency said on Sunday.
Pakistan: Fire in Karachi building doused
May 01, 2017, at 03:11 pm
Karachi, May 1 (IBNS): A fire broke out inside a building at Karachi's II Chundrigar Road area in Pakistan on Monday, media reports said.
Pakistan: Bus plunges into ravine, 11 killed
Apr 30, 2017, at 09:56 pm
Islamabad, Apr 30 (IBNS): A bus plunged into a ravine on Sunday morning near Upper Dir area of Pakistan, killing at least 11 people, media reports said.
South Sudan: UN urges all sides to cease hostilities; regional force starts to arrive
Apr 30, 2017, at 01:49 pm
New York, Apr 30 (Just Earth News): Disturbed by the escalation of violence and subsequent suffering of civilians in South Sudan as a result of the recent government offensive, the United Nations today urged the Government and other warring parties to cease hostilities, uphold their responsibility to protect civilians.