Strengthen preventative measures for victims of forced labour, UN expert tells United States
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:31 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News):Following an official visit to the United States, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons is calling for improvements to legislation and additional resources to combat cases of forced labour and labour exploitation.
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:24 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News):The United Nations envoy for Afghanistan on Monday called on the Taliban to participate in peace talks with the national Government, stressing that the conflict in the country has no military solution and the only path to a meaningful peace is through intra-Afghan dialogue.
UN-backed $547 million appeal launched for humanitarian needs in Occupied Palestinian Territory
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:22 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News):The United Nations and the State of Palestine on Monday jointly launched an appeal seeking $547 million in funding for 2017 to support the humanitarian needs in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Stop targeted repression and double standards, UN rights experts tell DR Congo authorities
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:14 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News):Raising alarm over “double standards†applied by the authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – allowing pro-government youths to conduct public political activities while repressing dissenting voices – a group of United Nations rights experts on Monday called on the Government to end the “targeted repression†and to guarantee conditions that allow fundamental rights and freedoms to be exercised peacefully.
Security Council approves UN monitors for Aleppo evacuations
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:08 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News):Alarmed at the “devastating†humanitarian crisis in Aleppo, where perhaps thousands of civilians remain trapped, the Security Council on Monday requested the United Nations and other relevant institutions to carry out “adequate, neutral monitoring and direct observation on evacuations from the eastern districts†of the war-battered city.
Lebanon: UN chief welcomes new Government led by Saad Hariri
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:02 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News): Welcoming the announcement of new Cabinet members in Lebanon, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed hope that the new Government will ensure that the country's forthcoming parliamentary election is successfully conducted within the timeframe set by the constitution, according to his spokesman.
Canadian performer Gordie Tapp passes away
Dec 20, 2016, at 02:45 pm
Toronto, Dec 20 (IBNS): Gordie Tapp, Canadian entertainer, a comedian, musician and script writer, who found success in radio and TV, died in his Burlington house, Ontario, Sunday at the age of 94, media reported.
Berlin: Truck rams crowd in Christmas market, 12 killed
Dec 20, 2016, at 02:38 pm
Berlin, Dec 20 (IBNS): A truck ploughed into a Christmas market at Berlin city in Germany on Monday, killing at least 12 people and injuring 50 others, media reports said.
Ankara: Russian ambassador to Turkey shot dead
Dec 20, 2016, at 02:22 pm
Ankara, Dec 20 (IBNS): Apparently protesting against the Russia's involvement in Aleppo, the Russia's Ambassador to Turkey has been shot dead, media reports said.
Russian envoy to Turkey killed in gun attack in Ankara
Dec 20, 2016, at 05:04 am
Ankara, Dec 19 (IBNS): Russian Ambassador to Ankara in Turkey was on Monday shot dead in a gun attack at an art gallery in the capital city, media reports said.
New stories of football in World War One brought to light ahead of Christmas Truce anniversary
Dec 19, 2016, at 11:59 pm
London, Dec 19 (IBNS): New stories of Muslim and Indian soldiers playing football during World War One are being shared ahead of the 102nd anniversary of 1914’s iconic Christmas Truce match.
Dec 19, 2016, at 10:35 pm
New York, Dec 19 (IBNS): The Myanmar security forces are responsible for unlawful killings, multiple rapes and the burning down of houses and entire villages in a campaign of violence against Rohingya people that may amount to crimes against humanity, Amnesty International reveals in a new report on Monday.
Afghan mother of two publicly executed by Taliban
Dec 19, 2016, at 06:28 pm
Kabul, Dec 19 (IBNS): The Taliban on Sunday night publicly executed a mother of two, who was forced to divorce her husband, local Khaama Press said.
Russian plane crashes in Siberia, 16 reportedly injured
Dec 19, 2016, at 06:08 pm
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IBNS) : An aeroplane belonging to the Russian defence ministry crashed on Monday in Yakutia in Siberia with 39 people on board, BBC reported.
At least 14 killed in Jordan seize
Dec 19, 2016, at 04:52 pm
Amman, Dec 19 (IBNS): At least 14 people, including four terrorists were killed in an operation in the southern city of Karak, local Jordan Times reported.
'Every migrant is a human being with human rights,' says UN chief on International Day
Dec 19, 2016, at 05:23 am
New York, Dec 18 (Just Earth News): Despite appearances and media spin, "migration does not have to be chaotic or seem like an invasion," and as yet another turbulent year for millions of people on the move comes to an end, the United Nations is marking International Migrants Day with a worldwide call for more cooperation and a resolute rejection of intolerance and policies driven by xenophobic rhetoric.
Toronto: Keychains sold to raise money for brain cancer research
Dec 19, 2016, at 05:18 am
Toronto, Dec 18 (IBNS): Keychains made from extra leather from Downie's seven suit designs were sold Friday on a website raising money for brain cancer research.
Dec 19, 2016, at 05:17 am
Toronto, Dec 18 (IBNS): For many families in Windsor-Essex, near Toronto, access to healthy food is out of reach, media reported.
Toronto: Peace activist Audrey Tobias remembered
Dec 19, 2016, at 04:27 am
Toronto, Dec 18 (IBNS): Audrey Tobias, a long-time peace activist who died on Dec 1 at the age of 92, was remembered on Saturday for her drive and determination at a funeral service held at a church in Toronto.
Afghanistan road mishap kills 14
Dec 19, 2016, at 03:55 am
Kabul, Dec 18 (IBNS): A bus crashed into a fuel tanker in western Farah province of Afghanistan on Sunday which killed at least 14 people, media reports said.
Syria: Militants attack evacuation buses
Dec 19, 2016, at 03:23 am
Idlib, Dec 18 (IBNS): Terrorists attacked several buses that were going to towns of Kefraya and al-Fouaa to evacuate sick and wounded people from the area in Syria, media reports said.
Jordan: Gunmen attack leaves five killed
Dec 19, 2016, at 02:57 am
Amman, Dec 18 (IBNS): Gun attack in Jordanian city of Karak has left five people killed, media reports said.
Yemen attack: ISIS claims responsibility
Dec 19, 2016, at 02:45 am
Aden, Dec 18 (IBNS): Militant group Islamic State on Sunday claimed responsibility for the suicide attack in Aden city in Yemen.
Toronto: 21-year-old man fatally stabbed his aunt
Dec 19, 2016, at 01:50 am
Toronto, Dec. 18 (IBNS): Police issued a Canada-wide warrant for Shayne MacDonald, a 21-year-old man suspected to have fatally stabbed his aunt in an apartment near College and Dufferin streets on Friday, media said.
Pakistan's Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa commences his Saudi Arabia visit
Dec 18, 2016, at 11:00 pm
Islamabad, Dec 18 (IBNS): Pakistan's Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa has commenced his Saudia Arabia visit, officials said.
Yemen: 30 soldiers killed in suicide attack
Dec 18, 2016, at 09:55 pm
Aden, Dec 18 (IBNS): At least 30 soldiers were killed as suicide bomber hit Aden city in Yemen on Sunday, media reports said.
We don't want drone they stole-let them keep it: Donald Trump attacks China
Dec 18, 2016, at 07:12 pm
Washington, Dec 18 (IBNS): President-elect Donald Trump has said that US should let China keep his country's Navy's unmanned underwater glider that the latter had seized in the South China Sea.
Dec 18, 2016, at 01:43 pm
New York, Dec 18 (Just Earth News):The United Nations human rights chief on Saturday said he is “deeply alarmed†at a planned Government shutdown of social media in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from Sunday evening, ahead of the end of President Joseph Kabila's mandate, coupled with a continuing ban on demonstrations by civil society and the opposition.
Political accord's slow implementation has not brought peace and stability Libyans deserve – Ban
Dec 18, 2016, at 01:29 pm
New York, Dec 18 (Just Earth News): Marking the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Libyan Political Agreement, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today commended all Libyans who engaged in the “milestone†process, but cautioned that while much progress has been made, “the road to peace is long†and the Libyan people have not yet achieved the stability and security they deserve.
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Heavy snow logs out Toronto, flights cancelled
Dec 18, 2016, at 07:22 am
Toronto, Dec. 17 (IBNS): The city of Toronto is reeling under rain, snow and freezing rain which began Thursday afternoon, causing the cancellation of score of flights, delays, and even road mishaps.