Security Council extends peacekeeping force in Abyei
Feb 27, 2015, at 01:52 pm
New York, Feb 27 (IBNS): The Security Council has extended the United Nations peacekeeping force in Abyei, a resource-rich area contested by Sudan and South Sudan, as part of the Organization’s ongoing efforts to maintain peace and protect civilians in the disputed territory.
Feb 27, 2015, at 04:33 am
Islamabad, Feb 26 (IBNS) Pakistan army chief General Raheel Sharif on Thursday warned back India, will be given a "befitting response†for any provocation along the Line of Control and Working Boundary.
Feb 27, 2015, at 04:18 am
Geneva, Feb 26 (IBNS): Following a worldwide trade union campaign to defend it, the right to strike has been re-affirmed at the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva.
IS militant Jihadi John identified as Mohammed Emwazi
Feb 27, 2015, at 03:48 am
London, Feb 26 (IBNS): The IS militant 'Jihadi John', who is seen in video beheading hostages, has been identified as Mohammed Emwazi,media reports said.
Significant breakthrough in HIV prevention: UN agency
Feb 26, 2015, at 03:08 pm
New York, Feb 26 (IBNS): The United Nations programme working to combat HIV/AIDS welcomed on Tuesday the results of a number of recent clinical studies of the effects of antiretroviral medicines on preventing new HIV infections, which were presented at a conference on viruses held in Seattle.
Myanmar needs to get back on track: UN rights chief
Feb 26, 2015, at 03:07 pm
New York, Feb 26 (IBNS): United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, on Wednesday warned that Myanmar “seems headed in the wrong direction and needs urgently to get back on track†in a crucial year for the country's democratic transition and long-term reconciliation.
UN urges Libya’s stakeholders to pursue next round of talks
Feb 26, 2015, at 03:05 pm
New York, Feb 26 (IBNS): The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) announced on Wednesday that it is undertaking a series of urgent consultations with stakeholders in the North African country to ensure the convening of the next round of talks soon and “not let this window of opportunity slip away.â€
FAO: Ethiopian marmalade soon to hit shelves at Eataly
Feb 26, 2015, at 03:04 pm
New York, Feb 26 (IBNS): The partnership between the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Eataly which supports family farmers around the globe, is backing a cooperative of women in Ethiopia who are now ready to ship their 4,000 jars of jam to Rome.
UN report pushes to end torture in Afghan detention facilities
Feb 26, 2015, at 03:01 pm
New York, Feb 26 (IBNS): The Government of Afghanistan’s efforts to prevent torture and ill-treatment have shown some progress over the last two years but much more remains to be done, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) confirmed on Wednesday as it released its latest report on the treatment of conflict-related detainees in Afghan custody.
WHO taken aback as measles resurfaces in Europe
Feb 26, 2015, at 03:00 pm
New York, Feb 26 (IBNS): European policymakers, healthcare workers, and parents must step up their efforts to vaccinate children against measles amid an ongoing outbreak across the continent, the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday, warning that a recent resurgence in the disease threatened Europe’s goal of eliminating measles by the end of 2015.
Cutting crime important to sustainable development: UN Assembly
Feb 26, 2015, at 02:57 pm
New York, Feb 26 (IBNS): Reducing violent crime is critical to sustainable development, the top United Nations ant-crime official told the General Assembly on Wednesday, spotlighting that while global progress has been made in combatting the scourge, homicide levels in low and lower-middle income countries have increased by 10 per cent over the last decade.
Paraguay: Ban sets sights on post-2015 development agenda
Feb 26, 2015, at 02:55 pm
New York, Feb 26 (IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on the Government of Paraguay to join forces with the United Nations and forge ahead in framing the post-2015 agenda for a new generation of sustainable development goals, noting that the country had “an important role to play across the board.â€
Natural disasters in Asia and Pacific affects 80 million people
Feb 26, 2015, at 02:53 pm
New York, Feb 26 (IBNS): When leaders and decision makers from across Asia and the Pacific gather next month in Japan to discuss how to reduce disaster risks, their top priority will be to build resilience in a region that saw some 80 million people affected and nearly $60 billion in economic losses incurred by natural disasters last year.
Middle East: UN envoy condemns arson attack on mosque
Feb 26, 2015, at 02:51 pm
New York, Feb 26 (IBNS): The United Nations envoy for Middle East peace on Wednesday condemned an arson attack on the Al-Huda mosque near Bethlehem in the West Bank, calling for a swift investigation and saying that extremists “must not be allowed to turn this conflict into a religious one.â€
Afghanistan explosion kills 1 solder, 4 injured
Feb 26, 2015, at 03:35 am
Kabul , Feb 25 (IBNS): Two back to back explosions in Afghanistan's Khost province has killed at least one Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier while leaving four others injured, media reports said.
Bangla court issues arrest warrant against Khaleda Zia
Feb 25, 2015, at 08:26 pm
Dhaka, Feb 25 (IBNS) A court in Bangladesh on Wednesday issued arrest warrants against former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and two others in connection with two cases of embezzlement of funds.
West Africa: UN launches improved fish drying technique
Feb 25, 2015, at 03:18 pm
New York, Feb 25 (IBNS): A newly developed fish drying technology is improving food quality and saving lives in West Africa, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announced on Tuesday as it launched its effort to boost food safety and working conditions across the region.
UN nuclear chief meets Iranian minister to boost understanding
Feb 25, 2015, at 03:16 pm
New York, Feb 25 (IBNS): The head of the UN atomic watchdog held a meeting in Vienna on Tuesday morning with the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister to follow-up on talks held earlier this month.
Central Africa: Surge in violence triggers new displacement
Feb 25, 2015, at 03:14 pm
New York, Feb 25 (IBNS): An upsurge in violence in the Central African Republic (CAR) has triggered fresh displacement inside the country and across the border into the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the United Nations refugee agency said on Tuesday.
Ban meets Ukrainian minister, discusses conflict
Feb 25, 2015, at 03:12 pm
New York, Feb 25 (IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General met on Monday in New York with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Pavlo Klimkin, to discuss the conflict in the east of that country.
UN launches humanitarian appeal for Ukraine
Feb 25, 2015, at 03:11 pm
New York, Feb 25 (IBNS): The enormous humanitarian needs of the people of Ukraine have intensified since January this year, outstripping local capacities, the United Nations’ official in Ukraine said on Tuesday as the international community launched a new humanitarian appeal for the country.
Worrying situations for displaced families from Iraq: UN officials
Feb 25, 2015, at 03:09 pm
New York, Feb 25 (IBNS): The United Nations Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General, Lise Grande, along with Neill Wright, the country’s UN refugee agency (UNHCR) representative, on Tuesday visited Iraqi families recently displaced from Al Baghdadi district in the western province of Anbar.
Philippines radio journalist shooting, UN calls for investigation
Feb 25, 2015, at 03:07 pm
New York, Feb 25 (IBNS): The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has denounced the latest killing of a journalist in the Philippines and urged authorities to investigate the murder and “provide the media with as safe an environment as possible to ensure the public’s right to be kept informed.â€
Security Council renews Yemen sanctions panel
Feb 25, 2015, at 03:05 pm
New York, Feb 25 (IBNS): Under the terms of a resolution unanimously adopted by the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday, members decided to extend the mandate of the group of four experts on Yemen, which was established to oversee sanctions measures employed against individuals and entities designated as threatening peace, security or stability in the country.
Ban taps veteran diplomat Kubiš to head up UN Iraq mission
Feb 25, 2015, at 03:04 pm
New York, Feb 25 (IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Jan Kubiš of Slovakia as his new Special Representative for Iraq, a United Nations spokesperson announced on Tuesday.
WHO's appeal to tackle needs in four crisis-torn nations
Feb 25, 2015, at 03:02 pm
New York, Feb 25 (IBNS): The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday appealed to donors to provide $1 billion for life-saving health needs ranging from childhood vaccinations to surgical care for the severely wounded for some 25 million people caught up in conflict across the Central African Republic, Iraq, South Sudan and Syria.
South Sudan gripped by serious failure of leadership: UN official
Feb 25, 2015, at 02:59 pm
New York, Feb 25 (IBNS): Amid a worsening humanitarian situation and a fragile security environment, the continuing tensions between South Sudan’s rival factions risk plunging the country into further violence, the United Nations peacekeeping official warned on Tuesday.
Event stresses on extractive industries to sustainable growth in Africa
Feb 25, 2015, at 02:58 pm
New York, Feb 25 (IBNS): The United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA) held a meeting at Headquarters in New York on Tuesday on the role of the extractive industry in Africa.
Nigeria: Suicide bombings kill 27
Feb 25, 2015, at 05:08 am
Abuja, Feb 24 (IBNS): At least 27 people were killed as suicide bombings rocked bus stations at two areas in northern Nigeria on Tuesday, media reports said.
Czech Republic shooting kills 8
Feb 25, 2015, at 03:06 am
Prague, Feb 24 (IBNS): At least eight people have been killed during a shooting attack at Druzba restaurant in Czech Republic town of Uhersky Brod on Tuesday, media reports said.