Effective tobacco policies could save 8 million lives and $1 trillion annually, UN reports
Jan 11, 2017, at 04:59 am
New York, Jan 10 (Just Earth News): Smoking and tobacco use cost world economies more than $1 trillion each year in healthcare and lost productivity, the United Nations health agency on Tuesday reported, refuting claims that control on tobacco products adversely impact economies.
Security Council strongly condemns terrorist attack in Egypt that kills 9 policemen
Jan 11, 2017, at 04:58 am
New York, Jan 10 (Just Earth News): The Security Council has denounced the terrorist attack in Egypt yesterday that reportedly killed nine policemen and injured more than 13 people.
Multan building collapse kills 2
Jan 11, 2017, at 04:39 am
Multan, Jan 10 (IBNS): An under-construction building collapsed in Pakistan's Multan area which left at least two people dead on Tuesday, media reports said.
US Department of Defence announces successful micro-drone demonstration
Jan 11, 2017, at 03:54 am
Washington, Jan 10 (IBNS): In one of the most significant tests of autonomous systems under development by the US Department of Defence, the Strategic Capabilities Office, partnering with Naval Air Systems Command, successfully demonstrated one of the world’s largest micro-drone swarms at China Lake, California.
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Jan 11, 2017, at 03:43 am
Kabul, Jan 10 (IBNS): At least 30 people were killed as twin blasts rocked Afghanistan capital Kabul city on Tuesday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Twin blasts rock Kabul
Jan 11, 2017, at 02:35 am
Kabul, Jan 10 (IBNS): Twin blasts occurred close to the parliament building in Afghanistan capital Kabul on Tuesday, media reports said.
Pakistan: Under-construction building collapses in Multan,several feared trapped
Jan 10, 2017, at 11:13 pm
Multan, Jan 10 (IBNS): An under-construction building collapsed in Pakistan's Multan area on Tuesday, media reports said.
Donald Trump appoints son-in-law in key administrative post
Jan 10, 2017, at 09:01 pm
Washington DC, Jan 10 (IBNS) : President-elect Donald Trump'a son-in-law Jared Kushner has been named as a senior adviser in the West Wing,R media reports said.
Austria: Police detains six Afghans over alleged assault of women
Jan 10, 2017, at 07:24 pm
Tyrol/Vienna, Jan 10 (IBNS): The Austrian police have arrested a group of six Afghan refugees for allegedly assaulting several women, reports said.
Afghanistan: At least 19 Taliban militants killed
Jan 10, 2017, at 07:20 pm
Kabul, Jan 10 (IBNS): At least 19 Taliban militants have been killed by Afghan law enforcers in separate incidents in Helmand province, local Khaama Press reported.
Haiti: UN-supported supply system provides clean water to remote community
Jan 10, 2017, at 01:52 pm
New York, Jan 10 (Just Earth News): A new drinking water distribution system, partly funded by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), is now providing safe water for the people of Los Palis – a community in the district of Hinche, located in the centre of the island nation.
In opinion piece, Secretary-General António Guterres shares new vision for UN
Jan 10, 2017, at 01:51 pm
New York, Jan 10 (Just Earth News): In an opinion piece on Monday for Newsweek, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres outlined a vision for addressing the enormous challenges facing the international community, including maintaining peace and security, promoting economic development, and combatting climate change.
This is the ‘moment of truth’ says UN envoy ahead of international conference on Cyprus
Jan 10, 2017, at 01:50 pm
New York, Jan 10 (Just Earth News): Speaking ahead of an international conference on Cyprus, the United Nations Special Adviser on the country stressed that the coming days would be crucial for the resolution of the remaining matters, and said that while the path ahead is “going to be difficult,†a solution is possible.
Thousands of Afghan children dying of hunger amid ‘unprecedented’ displacement – UN
Jan 10, 2017, at 01:49 pm
New York, Jan 10 (Just Earth News): Despite attempts to increase food aid in Afghanistan, children bear the brunt of the country’s nutritional crisis, the United Nations humanitarian arm on Monday reported, warning that the ongoing fighting has also led to record number of children at risk of abuse and exploitation.
Iran: UN rights expert warns prisoners of conscience at risk of death after prolonged hunger strike
Jan 10, 2017, at 01:48 pm
New York, Jan 10 (Just Earth News): Raising alarm over the health of several prisoners of conscience in Iran, who have been on a prolonged hunger strike contesting the legality of their detention, the United Nations expert on the human rights situation there urged the authorities to “immediately and unconditionally†release all those who have been arbitrarily arrested, detained and prosecuted for exercising their rights.
Yemen: EU-UN partnership to target ‘alarming’ food insecurity
Jan 10, 2017, at 01:47 pm
New York, Jan 10 (Just Earth News): With 14 million people in Yemen lacking reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food, the European Union (EU) has committed 12 million euros to assist the efforts of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to tackle rising hunger in the strife-torn Gulf of Aden country.
Jan 10, 2017, at 05:09 am
New York, Jan 9 (Just Earth News): With Palestinians in the Occupied Palestinian Territory – including East Jerusalem – and those who have fled the conflict in Syria, facing humanitarian crises, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) today launched an $813 million emergency aid appeal.
Security Council strongly condemns terrorist attack in Jerusalem that kills four Israelis
Jan 10, 2017, at 04:38 am
New York, Jan 9 (Just Earth News): The Security Council has strongly denounced the terrorist attack in Jerusalem yesterday, in which four Israelis were killed and 15 injured.
Pakistan successfully test fires Submarine Launched Cruise Missile Babur-3
Jan 10, 2017, at 12:27 am
Islamabad Jan 9 (IBNS): Pakistan on Monday conducted its first successful test fire of Submarine Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM) Babur-3 having a range of 450 kilometers, from an undisclosed location in the Indian Ocean.
Meryl Streep is an over-rated actresses in Hollywood: Trump hits back
Jan 10, 2017, at 12:11 am
Los Angeles,Jan 9 (IBNS): Facing criticisms, US presidential-elect Donald Trump attacked actress Meryl Streep and called her an 'over-rated actresses in Hollywood'.
Nine policemen killed in Egypt suicide bomber attack
Jan 09, 2017, at 08:58 pm
El Arish (Egypt), Jan 9 (IBNS): A suicide bomber driving a garbage truck packed with explosives rammed his vehicle into an Egyptian security checkpoint in Sinai, on Monday, killing nine people, according to media reports.
Donald Trump slams media as 'fake'
Jan 09, 2017, at 04:00 pm
Washington, Jan 9 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump's perpetual fight with the press continued as the former slammed the latter as fake.
Afghanistan: Roadside bombing kills 6 Taliban militants
Jan 09, 2017, at 05:47 am
Kabul, Jan 8 (IBNS): A roadside bombing in the Bakwa district of Afghanistan's western Farah province left at least six Taliban terrorists killed on Sunday, media reports said.
Jerusalem: Lorry driver plows truck into troops, four killed
Jan 09, 2017, at 12:48 am
Jerusalem, Jan 8 (IBNS): At least four people were killed when a lorry rammed into a group of soldiers in Jerusalem on Sunday, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Maitree Express hits car, 5 killed
Jan 08, 2017, at 09:29 pm
Dhaka, Jan 8 (IBNS): At least five people were killed as the Kolkata-bound Maitree Express train hit a car on a level-crossing at Gazipur area in Bangladesh on Sunday, media reports said.
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Trump hails the UK as long time ally, special
Jan 08, 2017, at 04:45 pm
Washington, Jan 8 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump has hailed the United Kingdom as special and a long time ally.
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Trump looking forward towards improved relation with Russia
Jan 08, 2017, at 04:27 pm
Washington, Jan 8 (IBNS): Advocating for an improved relationship with Russia, US President-elect Donald Trump said he's looking forward towards one.
Jan 08, 2017, at 10:35 am
New York, Jan 8 (Just Earth News): Deeply saddened by the passing of former Portuguese President and Prime Minister Mário Soares, who died earlier on Saturday in Lisbon at the age of 92, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres hailed the commitment to freedom and democracy that made Soares “one of those rare political leaders of true European and global stature.â€
UN condemns deadly ambush that leaves one 'blue helmet' dead in Central African Republic
Jan 08, 2017, at 08:32 am
New York, Jan 8 (Just Earth News): The Security Council has strongly condemned the ambush by unknown attackers late last week against a convoy of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) in Bokayai, in the northwest part of the country, in which one Bangladeshi peacekeeper was killed.
Shooter at Fort Lauderdale airport had no Canadian connection
Jan 08, 2017, at 05:48 am
Toronto, Jan 8 (IBNS): A gunman, who had opened fire in the baggage claim area at the Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, Friday just before 1 p.m, killing five people and wounding several before being taken into custody, had no Canadian connection, media reports said.