'Very real risk of violence' looms over DR Congo elections: UN official

Jan 15, 2016, at 03:16 pm

New York, Jan 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) faces "very real risks of unrest and violence" over elections later this year while confronting a "significant deterioration" of security in its war-torn eastern provinces, the top United Nations official in the country warned on Thursday.

Ban condemns attacks in Jakarta; says 'absolutely no justification' for such acts

Jan 15, 2016, at 03:13 pm

New York, Jan 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the bombings and gun attacks on Thursday in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, and reaffirmed that "there is absolutely no justification" for such acts of terrorism.

UN must get 'priorities right' in 2016, Ban tells Member States

Jan 15, 2016, at 03:11 pm

New York, Jan 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Sharing his thoughts on the direction of the United Nations' work in 2016,Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday said the global community begins the year needing to get its "priorities right," while underlining that more and better work needs to be done.

Starvation 'as a weapon' is a war crime, Ban warns parties to conflict in Syria

Jan 15, 2016, at 03:10 pm

New York, Jan 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS): With United Nations humanitarian teams witnessing scenes in Syria that "haunt the soul," Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday said the situation is "utterly unconscionable," and warned that the use of starvation as a weapon during conflict is a war crime.

UN calls for regional coordination to aid refugees fleeing Central American violence

Jan 15, 2016, at 03:05 pm

New York, Jan 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations refugee agency on Thursday called for urgent regional coordination to help people fleeing deadly violence in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras in the light of plans by the United States to expand its resettlement programme to benefit them.

Terrorism remains major threat in West Africa despite electoral progress: UN official

Jan 15, 2016, at 03:04 pm

New York, Jan 15 ( Just Earth News/IBNS) While peaceful and credible elections were held in several countries in West Africa in the past six months, violent extremism continues to pose a serious threat throughout the area, the top United Nations official for the region warned on Thursday.

Reviving domestic demand key to sustainable growth in Asia-Pacific : UN report

Jan 15, 2016, at 03:02 pm

New York, Jan 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Against the backdrop of a global economic slowdown, reinvigorating domestic and intra-regional demand plays a crucial role in reviving economies in Asia and the Pacific, according to a newly released-United Nations report, which also recommends a proactive fiscal policy emphasising productivity and addressing inequalities in the region.

Islamic State claims responsibility of Jakarta attacks

Jan 15, 2016, at 03:57 am

Jakarta, Jan 14 (IBNS) The Islamic State on Thursday officially claimed responsibility for the gun and bomb assault in the heart of Indonesia's capital Jakarta in which seven people were killed.

We have no information regarding arrest of Maulana Masoon Azhar: Swarup

Jan 14, 2016, at 10:04 pm

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS): India on Thursday said it has no information that leader of Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Maulana Masoon Azhar has been arrested in Pakistan.

NATO Deputy Secretary General to attend the Snow Meeting in Lithuania

Jan 14, 2016, at 08:25 pm

New York, Jan 14 (IBNS) NATO Deputy Secretary General, Ambassador Alexander Vershbow will attend the Snow Meeting in Lithuania on 14 and 15 January 2016.

Six dead in Jakarta terror attack, four attackers killed

Jan 14, 2016, at 08:10 pm

Jakarta, Jan 14 (IBNS) At least six people were killed in a gun and bomb assault in the heart of Indonesia's capital Jakarta on Thursday, reports said.

Pakistan doesn't confirm arrest of Jaish chief, says Foreign Secretary talks to be rescheduled

Jan 14, 2016, at 07:08 pm

Islamabad, Jan 14 (IBNS) Pakistan on Thursday said it will work with India to reschedule talks loosely set for Friday between the Foreign Secretaries of both countries, reports said.

Six killed in Indonesia terror attack

Jan 14, 2016, at 05:36 pm

Jakarta, Jan 14 (IBNS) At least six people were killed in multiple blasts on Thursday in the heart of the Indonesian capital Jakarta, which president Joko Widodo a terror act.

Mali: UN Security Council calls on all parties to fully implement the peace agreement

Jan 14, 2016, at 03:35 pm

New York, Jan 14 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Following a briefing on Monday on the situation in Mali by UN peacekeeping chief Hervé Ladsous, the Security Council has stressed that all parties signatory to June’s peace agreement bear the primary responsibility for achieving lasting peace in the country.

UN funds seek to aid 1.7 million Africans uprooted by Boko Haram violence

Jan 14, 2016, at 03:34 pm

New York, Jan 14 (Just Earth News/IBNS): With the Lake Chad Basin now the fastest-growing displacement crisis in Africa as 2.7 million people, 1.5 million of them children, have been uprooted by Boko Haram terrorists, the United Nations emergency fund has announced new grants of $31 million to four countries in the region.

'No-one left behind' is ethical imperative of development agenda: UN deputy chief

Jan 14, 2016, at 03:33 pm

New York, Jan 14 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The universal inclusiveness of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is an ethical imperative, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson told a forum for UN Member States on Wednesday on ethics for development.

Donor support helps UN agency continue Humanitarian Air Service across Sudan

Jan 14, 2016, at 03:31 pm

New York, Jan 14 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday welcomed significant contributions from donors towards the operation in Sudan last year of the UN Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS), which serves as a vital aid link in the country.

Pakistan: Ban condemns suicide bombing near polio eradication centre in Quetta

Jan 14, 2016, at 03:29 pm

New York, Jan 14 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned Wednesday's suicide bombing close to the premises of a polio eradication centre in Quetta, Pakistan, reportedly killing at least 15 people, and wounding 25 others.

Final provisional results for legislative polls in Central Africa announced: UN mission

Jan 14, 2016, at 03:27 pm

New York, Jan 14 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) on Wednesday reported that the final provisional results for the legislative elections have been announced by the Autorité Nationale des Elections (ANE), with 21 candidates, including three women, being elected by an absolute majority during the first round.

West Africa set to be declared free of Ebola virus transmission, Ban calls for vigilance

Jan 14, 2016, at 03:25 pm

New York, Jan 14 (Just Earth News/IBNS): On the eve of West Africa being declared free of Ebola virus transmission, top United Nations officials on Wednesday highlighted the "extraordinary" global cooperation mustered to tackle an epidemic that killed over 11,300 people, at the same time calling for vigilance against future flare-ups.

UN chief condemns deadly suicide bombing at mosque in Cameroon

Jan 14, 2016, at 03:20 pm

New York, Jan 14 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday condemned a deadly suicide bombing in the village of Kouyape, in the Far North region of Cameroon, during morning prayer at a mosque.

Pakistan condemns Jalalabad attack

Jan 14, 2016, at 12:01 am

Islamabad, Jan 13 (IBNS):Pakistan on Wednesday condemned the militant attack on the country's Consulate General in Afghanistan's Jalalabad city.

Pathankot attack : Pakistan says Jaish members arrested

Jan 13, 2016, at 08:51 pm

Islamabad, Jan 13 (IBNS) Members of Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad have been arrested in connection with the Pathankot terror attack, reports said on Wednesday quoting Pakistani authorities.

15 killed in suicide bomb attack at polio vaccination centre in Pakistan's Quetta

Jan 13, 2016, at 07:05 pm

Quetta, Pakistan, Jan 13 (IBNS) A suicide bomber blew himself up outside a polio vaccination centre in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people, mainly police, The Guardian reported.

Suicide attack targets Pakistan consulate near Indian mission in Afghanistan's Jalalabad: Six killed

Jan 13, 2016, at 06:49 pm

Jalalabad, Jan 13 (IBNS) A suicide attack near the Pakistani consulates in Jalalabad in Afghanistan on Wednesday morning left at least two people dead as an exchange of fire continued between Afghan security forces and gunmen, reports said.

Explosion, firing near Indian mission in Jalalabad in Afghanistan

Jan 13, 2016, at 04:45 pm

Jalalabad, Jan 13 (IBNS) A suicide attack with an explosion and firing was reported near the Indian mission in Jalalabad in Afghanistan on Wednesday.

Barrack Obama delivers last speech as US President

Jan 13, 2016, at 04:23 pm

Washington, Jan 13 (IBNS) Barrack Obama on Tuesday delivered his last State of Union address as US President, where he spoke about change, tackling terrorism and other burning issues.

Mark Zuckerberg urges netizen to celebrate Facebook's anniversary as ‪'#‎friendsday'

Jan 13, 2016, at 03:36 pm

New York, Jan 13 (IBNS): Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday urged netizen to celebrate the social networking giant's 12 anniversary on Feb 4 as '‪#‎friendsday'.

Turkey: US condemns Istanbul attack

Jan 13, 2016, at 02:57 pm

Washington, Jan 13 (IBNS) The United States has condemned the attack in Turkey's Istanbul city that left 10 people killed.

Deputy UN chief presents new report on global migrant trends

Jan 13, 2016, at 02:52 pm

New York, Jan 13 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Presenting the key finding of the latest United Nations survey on international migrant trends, the UN Deputy Secretary-General on Tuesday stressed that the issue of migration is one of the most challenging and important that the Organization is taking on in the new global landscape.