Burundi: UN urges immediate action to stop 'senseless' violence
Dec 16, 2015, at 02:18 pm
New York, Dec 16 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Amid the “deadly escalation†of violence in Burundi, the United Nations human rights chief on Tuesday sounded the alarm at the unfolding crisis in the country and urged all actors in the current crisis to take every step possible to stop the growing violence and engage in a meaningful and inclusive dialogue.
Los Angeles schools closed over 'threat': Report
Dec 16, 2015, at 03:24 am
Los Angeles, Dec 15 (IBNS) All Los Angeles Unified School District campuses have been closed down by officials following threats of violence, media reports said on Tuesday.
Bangladesh to join Saudi initiative to establish a centre against terrorism and extremism
Dec 16, 2015, at 02:16 am
Dhaka, Dec 15 (IBNS) Bangladesh government on Tuesday announced it will join Saudi-led initiative to establish a Centre against terrorism and extremism in Riyadh.
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Pakistan conducts successful flight test of Shaheen 1A ballistic missile
Dec 15, 2015, at 10:17 pm
Rawalpindi, Dec 15 (IBNS) Pakistan on Tuesday conducted a successful flight test of Shaheen 1A ballistic missile.
Bangladesh: Lorry hits three-wheeler, 8 killed
Dec 15, 2015, at 08:08 pm
Dhaka, Dec 15 (IBNS) At least eight people were killed when a lorry hit a shallow-engine driven three-wheeler at Sirajganj town in Bangladesh on Tuesday, local media reports said.
Dec 15, 2015, at 03:20 pm
New York, Dec 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Ten years after the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society, delegates from Member States and observer entities are meeting at UN Headquarters starting on Mondayto identify emerging trends, fresh priorities and innovations for advancing information and communications technologies.
Referendum held in much of Central African Republic despite disruptions - UN peacekeeping chief
Dec 15, 2015, at 03:19 pm
New York, Dec 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A constitutional referendum meant to help stabilize the Central African Republic (CAR) amid conflict between Muslim and Christian factions took place successfully in the majority of the country yesterday, but violent “spoilers†disrupted the process in some areas, the top United Nations peacekeeping official reported on Monday.
Two billion move out of extreme poverty over 25 years – UN flagship development report
Dec 15, 2015, at 03:15 pm
New York, Dec 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Some two billion people have moved out of low human development levels in the last 25 years but in order to secure these gains and galvanize progress, a stronger focus to “act now†to provide decent work is needed, according to the new United Nations Human Development Report released on Monday.
Dec 15, 2015, at 03:13 pm
New York, Dec 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Speaking from Damascus today, the top United Nations relief official said the situation in Syria is "unacceptable," with nearly 13.5 million Syrians in need of some form of assistance, and he urged the international community to generously support the UN's $3.2 billion humanitarian operations plan for the war-torn country.
In Kabul, UN political chief pledges continued support for Afghanistan
Dec 15, 2015, at 03:12 pm
New York, Dec 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS): During a trip to Kabul, the top United Nations political official pledged continued support to the Government and people of Afghanistan as they face several challenges, especially in the economy and in security.
UN agencies relaunch winter aid programme to support vulnerable Syrian children in Jordan
Dec 15, 2015, at 02:42 pm
New York, Dec 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS): As the harsh winter approaches Jordan, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) launched the winter cash assistance programme again, that will allow vulnerable Syrian families in Za'atari and Azraq camps to buy warm winter clothing for all their children.
Dec 14, 2015, at 05:41 am
Peshawar, Dec 13 (IBNS): At least 22 people were killed as a blast ripped through a clothes market in Kurram Agency's Parachinar area in Pakistan on Sunday, media reports said.
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Pakistan: 20 killed in Parachinar clothes market blast
Dec 14, 2015, at 12:09 am
Peshawar, Dec 13 (IBNS): A blast hit clothes market in Kurram Agency's Parachinar area in Pakistan that killed at least 20 people on Sunday, media reports said.
After Zuckerberg, Pichai extends support towards Muslims in US
Dec 12, 2015, at 07:28 pm
California, Dec 12 (IBNS) A day after Mark Zuckerberg took a swipe at Donald Trump for suggesting a ban on Muslims' entry to the US, another tech giant, Sundar Pichai echoed the same sentiments.
Saudi women get to cast ballot for the first time
Dec 12, 2015, at 06:37 pm
Riyadh, Dec 12 (IBNS) In an unprecedented move, Saudi Arabia has officially allowed its women to cast their votes for the first time, according to media reports.
Kabul: Suicide bombers killed during standoff near Spanish Embassy
Dec 12, 2015, at 04:21 pm
Kabul, Dec 12 (IBNS) An explosive filled vehicle was detonated by a suicide bomber near the Spanish Embassy in Sherpur Area of Kabul city on Friday, which resulted in a standoff between security officials and the assailants, Khaama Press reported.
Viet Nam: UN rights office alarmed at series of attacks against human rights defenders
Dec 12, 2015, at 03:23 pm
New York, Dec 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Alarmed by the recent spate of violent attacks on human rights defenders in Viet Nam, the United Nations rights agency on Friday expressed concern at the "apparent failure" of the Vietnamese authorities to investigate and prosecute the perpetrators and urged the Government to take measures to ensure security of all human rights defenders.
As Central Africa prepares to vote, UN rights chief warns of inter-communal strife
Dec 12, 2015, at 03:20 pm
New York, Dec 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS0: On the eve of a constitutional referendum meant to help stabilize the Central African Republic (CAR) amid conflict between Muslims and Christians, the United Nations human rights chief on Friday voiced deep concern at mounting sectarian language, warning of possible "dramatic consequences" given the highly volatile pre-election atmosphere.
International Mountain Day: UN study reveals hunger trends in highland areas
Dec 12, 2015, at 03:16 pm
New York, Dec 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS): While global hunger figures are declining, the number of food insecure people in mountain areas rose 30 per cent over 12 years to nearly 330 million, according to a study released on Friday by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and a partner agency on International Mountain Day.
Border blockade on imports sends food and fuel prices skyrocketing in Nepal: UN
Dec 12, 2015, at 03:14 pm
New York, Dec 12 (Just earth News/IBNS): Warning of severe shortages of food and fuel now plaguing Nepal caused by the ongoing major disruptions in imports across its southern border with India, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Friday predicted extreme hardship for the land-locked country if prices of basic food staples continue to soar.
Women in US lagging behind in human rights, UN experts report
Dec 12, 2015, at 03:12 pm
New York, Dec 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS): While praising the current United States administration for its commitment to women's equality, United Nations experts warned on Friday that the extreme polarization of US politics is “profoundly†affecting the Government’s ability to guarantee women’s human rights, and even to ratify the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.
Ukraine could again slip into cycle of calm giving way to savage fighting: UN official
Dec 12, 2015, at 03:08 pm
New York, Dec 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A senior United Nations human rights official warned on Friday that the fighting in Ukraine, which has recently decreased, could erupt again with a massive civilian toll in a conflict that has already left over 9,000 people dead and nearly 21,000 injured over the past two years.
Ceasefire in Homs shows a nationwide truce in Syria is possible: UN envoy
Dec 12, 2015, at 03:06 pm
New York, Dec 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations in Syria and its partners have evacuated more than 300 fighters along with their families from the last rebel-held neighbourhood of the western city of Homs, as part of a local truce the UN Special Envoy for Syria has described as having "great value" toward demonstrating that a nationwide ceasefire is "doable."
Burundi: Ban condemns attacks on military camps
Dec 12, 2015, at 03:03 pm
New York, Dec 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon on Friday condemned the attacks by groups of unidentified assailants on military camps in Bujumbura early this morning and said that such acts of violence can lead to a further destabilization of the situation in crisis-torn Burundi.
Libyan parties set 16 December as date to sign political agreement: UN envoy
Dec 12, 2015, at 03:02 pm
New York, Dec 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The new United Nations envoy for Libya announced on Friday that the parties to the country's political dialogue process have agreed to set 16 December as the target date to sign the UN-facilitated agreement on forming a national unity government, aiming to bring an end to a crisis that has left nearly 2.4 million Libyans in desperate need of humanitarian assistance.
Narendra Modi, Shinzo Abe attend Business Leaders Forum
Dec 12, 2015, at 03:00 pm
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe attended the Business Leaders Forum here on Saturday .
Afghanistan: Blast rocks Kabul
Dec 12, 2015, at 02:56 am
Kabul ,Dec 11 (IBNS) A blast rocked Sherpoor area in Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Friday, officials said.
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Pakistan test-fires nuclear capable Shaheen-III
Dec 12, 2015, at 01:17 am
Rawalpindi, Dec 11 (IBNS): Pakistan on Friday said it has conducted a successful flight test of Shaheen-III surface to surface ballistic missile which has a maximum range of 2750 kilometers.
Afghanistan: UN mission condemns Taliban attack at Kandahar Airport
Dec 11, 2015, at 03:11 pm
New York, Dec 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) condemned the Taliban initiated attack at Kandahar airport on 8 December, which reportedly killed 39 civilians, including four children and injured at least 23 civilians.
Ban calls on civil society to keep governments accountable on climate commitments
Dec 11, 2015, at 03:10 pm
New York, Dec 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Meeting with civil society groups on Thursday at the United Nations climate change conference (COP21), Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he counts on grassroots organizations to help keep governments accountable, so they implement what they have committed to in words.