Kors and Nyong’o: Food, fashion and film join forces at UN, for the world’s hungry
Oct 22, 2019, at 09:41 am
New York: For the seventh year in a row, fashion mogul and UN Goodwill Ambassador Michael Kors, launched his Watch Hunger Stop campaign on Monday - an initiative that supports the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) in its work to feed schoolchildren around the world.
UN Security Council calls for South Sudan leaders to speed up action on peace deal
Oct 22, 2019, at 09:31 am
New York: In a visit to South Sudan this past weekend, members of the UN Security Council urged leaders to expedite implementation of a 2018 peace agreement aimed at ending six years of ongoing conflict.
Companies ‘failing’ to address offline harm incited by online hate: UN expert
Oct 22, 2019, at 09:24 am
New York: States and companies are “failing” when it comes to combating online hate, the UN independent rights expert, or Special Rapporteur, on freedom of speech and expression said on Monday, ahead of the launch of a landmark report to reinforce legal standards for internet spaces.
UN rights chief urges ‘immediate dialogue’ to end Chile unrest
Oct 22, 2019, at 09:13 am
New York/IBNS: The top UN human rights official is calling for politicians and civil society in Chile to engage in “immediate dialogue” to resolve the deadly crisis which has gripped the nation in recent days.
More than 90 per cent of Africa migrants would make perilous Europe journey again, despite the risks
Oct 22, 2019, at 09:01 am
New York: A landmark UN migration study published on Monday shows that 93 per cent of Africans making the journey to European countries along irregular routes, would do it again, despite facing often life-threatening danger.
Almost 30 police officers reported over radicalization signs after Paris attack - Reports
Oct 21, 2019, at 06:16 pm
Moscow (Sputnik/UNI) Twenty-seven French police officers have been reported over signs of radicalization in about three weeks, following an attack in Paris by a police IT expert, whose colleagues failed to alert the supervisors of changes in his behavior, local media reported on Monday.
Afghan-Taliban clashes in Uruzgan province result in about 15 servicemen killed - Source
Oct 21, 2019, at 06:12 pm
Kabul (Sputni/UNI) Heavy fighting between Afghan government forces and the Taliban in Afghanistan’s Uruzgan Province resulted in casualties on both sides, a military source told Sputnik on Monday.
Pakistan: Nine killed in road mishapÂ
Oct 21, 2019, at 06:08 pm
Islamabad, Oct 21 (UNI) Nine people of same family died tragically on Monday in a collision between an ambulance and a fast-moving trailer in Mianwali, Multan, Pakistan.
US troops withdrawing from Syria to western Iraq, says Pentagon chief
Oct 21, 2019, at 10:30 am
Washington (Xinhua/UNI) US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said roughly 1,000 US troops withdrawing from the northeastern Syria will be repositioned into western Iraq, according to a transcript released by the Pentagon on Sunday.
Saudi embassy evacuates 132 Saudi citizens from Lebanon
Oct 21, 2019, at 10:27 am
Beirut (Xinhua/UNI) The Saudi Embassy in Lebanon announced on Sunday that it has evacuated 132 Saudi citizens from Lebanon to date, the National News Agency reported.
Two wounded in shooting in Ottawa
Oct 21, 2019, at 10:24 am
Ottawa (Xinhua/UNI) Two men were wounded in a shooting in the western part of Canadian capital city of Ottawa Sunday morning, according to Ottawa Police.
Donald Trump leans toward leaving about 200 US special forces in eastern Syria - Reports
Oct 21, 2019, at 10:15 am
Moscow (Sputnik/UNI) US President Donald Trump is in favor of keeping a small contingent of US troops in eastern Syria to fight the Islamic State terror group (banned in Russia), US media reported, citing a senior US official.
Death toll from riots in Chile rises to 10: local authorities
Oct 21, 2019, at 10:10 am
Santiago (Sputnik/UNI) Ten people have died in Chile amid ongoing violent riots, most of whom were victims of fires in shopping centers, according to local authorities.
Bangladesh: Four killed as public clashes with policeÂ
Oct 20, 2019, at 11:36 pm
Dhaka, Oct 20 (UNI) Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) personnel have been deployed in Borhanuddin area in Bhola following a clash between police personnel and local people on Sunday leaving four people killed and dozens others injured.
Three soldiers die, 3 hurt in training accident in US state Georgia
Oct 20, 2019, at 11:22 pm
Washington, Oct 20 (Xinhua/UNI) Three soldiers were killed and three more injured Sunday when an armored vehicle crashed during training exercises at Fort Stewart in southeastern U.S. state of Georgia, according to a USA Today report.
PM Boris Johnson has the numbers in Commons to pass Brexit deal: Raab
Oct 20, 2019, at 09:06 pm
London/IBNS: Despite receiving initial jolt on Saturday, the British government said it will push ahead with efforts to pass its Brexit deal in Parliament.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan hopeful of 'foreign exchange' earning from Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara
Oct 20, 2019, at 07:45 pm
New Delhi, Oct 20 (UNI) Even as India continues to maintain that 'no fees' should be charged on pilgrims visiting Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday expressed hope that the pilgrim site will become a major religious hub for the Sikhs and "will boost the local economy and result in earning foreign exchange".
Three killed as suicide bomber targets guv's motorcade in Afghanistan's Wardak province
Oct 20, 2019, at 07:42 pm
Maidan Shar, Oct 20 (Xinhua/UNI) At least three persons have been confirmed dead and two others wounded as a suicide bomber targeted the convoy of the governor of Afghanistan's eastern Wardak province on Sunday, Nasrat Rahimi the spokesman for Interior Ministry said.
Mike Pompeo condemns terror attack in Afghanistan mosque
Oct 20, 2019, at 05:40 pm
Washington/IBNS: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday condemned the loss of lives in the blasts that rocked a mosque in Nangarhar area of Afghanistan that left 69 people killed.
Afghanistan: ISIS militant hailing from Iran surrenders
Oct 20, 2019, at 05:25 pm
Kabul/IBNS: An ISIS militant, who hails from Iran, handed over himself to Afghan forces in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, media reports said on Sunday.
Afghanistan: Pakistani couple arrested in Kunduz
Oct 20, 2019, at 04:38 pm
Kabul/IBNS: Afghanistan security forces have arrested a Pakistani couple, who were allegedly providing healthcare to the wounded Taliban fighters, from the country's Kunduz province, media reports.
Oct 20, 2019, at 04:17 pm
New York: Tensions around global trade and technology continue to rise and the international community needs to “do everything possible” to prevent the world being split into two competing spheres, led by the United States and China.
Factory fire kills four in east China
Oct 20, 2019, at 10:53 am
Fuzhou/UNI: Four people were killed and three others injured after a fire broke out in a factory in east China's Fujian province on Sunday morning, local authorities said.
British PM Boris Johnson faces Brexit vote setback in Parliament
Oct 20, 2019, at 12:49 am
London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a major jolt related to the Brexit issue as he was defeated in a crunch Commons vote on Saturday.
Russia's Krasnoyarsk Governor blames deadly dam collapse on construction faults, rain
Oct 19, 2019, at 06:13 pm
Moscow, Oct 19 (Sputnik/UNI) Violations during construction or heavy rain could have caused the collapse of the dam in Russia's Krasnoyarsk Territory, which killed at least 15 people, Governor Alexander Uss said on Saturday.
Ukraine hopes to secure 2nd IMF loan payout before year's end: Finance Minister
Oct 19, 2019, at 05:59 pm
Kiev, Oct 19 (Sputnik/UNI) Ukraine still has the chance to secure the second loan tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) before the end of the year, Finance Minister Oksana Markarova said Saturday.
Turkish military accuses Kurdish forces of violating ceasefire in Northern Syria
Oct 19, 2019, at 05:51 pm
Moscow (Sputnik/UNI) The Turkish Armed Forces accused on Saturday Kurdish militia of violating the 120-hour ceasefire agreement in the "safe zone" along the Turkish-Syrian border.
Oct 19, 2019, at 05:25 pm
Dhaka, Oct 19 (UNI) Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen met his German counterpart Heiko Maas and urged him to put pressure on Myanmar for creating a conducive environment for the return of the Rohingyas who were forcibly displaced from their homeland.
Pakistan: Two would-be suicide bombers killed during operation by security forces
Oct 19, 2019, at 04:19 pm
Quetta: Pakistan security forces claimed they have foiled a terror attack when they killed two would-be suicide bombers during an operation recently, media reports said.
Oct 19, 2019, at 03:48 pm
Toronto/IBNS: Canada is gearing up for its general polls next week where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will once again be seen contesting to return to power in the face of stiffer opposition for another term on Oct 21.