DR Congo: 400,000 children in Greater Kasai at risk of severe acute malnutrition, UNICEF warns
May 25, 2017, at 04:46 am
New York, May 24(Just Earth News): Deteriorating security conditions have severely disrupted life-saving interventions for children in Greater Kasai in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in recent months, putting an estimated 400,000 children at risk of severe acute malnutrition, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has said.
Explosions rock Jakarta, suicide bomber, policeman killed
May 25, 2017, at 04:15 am
Jakarta, May 24 (IBNS): Two bomb explosions, suspected to be carried out by a suicide attacker, rocked Indonesian capital Jakarta on Wednesday which led to the death of a policeman and left five others injured, media reports said.
Manchester blast: UK names attacker, to deploy soldiers in key places
May 24, 2017, at 03:26 pm
London, May 24 (IBNS): The UK police have named the suspect involved in the Manchester suicide attack which claimed at least 22 lives and injured another 59 people, reports said.
May 24, 2017, at 02:09 pm
New York, May 24(Just Earth News): A fact-finding mission in Syria has found evidence of sulfur mustard in samples taken from an alleged attack on 16 September 2016, while samples from a 4 April incident have revealed exposure to sarin or a sarin-like substance, the United Nations disarmament chief told the Security Council on Tuesday.
New secure Internet app aids UN peacekeeping maintain and share statistics
May 24, 2017, at 02:09 pm
New York, May 24(Just Earth News): The United Nations peacekeeping office on Tuesday announced a new software application that is enhancing efficiency and situational awareness in the field.
May 24, 2017, at 02:08 pm
New York, May 24(Just Earth News): As world leaders and civil society representatives gather on Tuesday in Cancun, Mexico, for a biennial United Nations forum on preventing and mitigating disaster impacts, the UN on Tuesday launched an updated plan to increase the number of cities and towns with the capacity to reduce their disaster losses by 2020.
May 24, 2017, at 02:07 pm
New York, May 24(Just Earth News): More than 100,000 UN peacekeepers serving around the world will be honoured this month as the United Nations celebrates the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, observed annually on 29 May.
Two UN ‘blue helmets’ killed in attack in northern Mali
May 24, 2017, at 02:05 pm
New York, May 24(Just Earth News): Two peacekeepers of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) were killed and another injured on Tuesday morning in an ambush in the northern Kidal region.
Ethiopia’s Tedros Adhanom elected to top UN health post
May 24, 2017, at 02:04 pm
New York, May 24 (Just Earth News): The World Health Assembly, the decision-making body of the United Nations health agency, on Tuesday elected Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as the new Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO).
May 24, 2017, at 02:03 pm
New York, May 24(Just Earth News): The 2016 World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul rallied global actors to save lives and protect the most vulnerable, but with the number of people in need growing, the international community must use resources better and galvanize new partnerships, top United Nations officials said on Tuesday.
On International Day, UN agency urges 'hope, healing, dignity' for fistula sufferers
May 24, 2017, at 04:59 am
New York, May 23(Just Earth News): Obstetric fistula has largely been eliminated in developed countries, but more than two million women and girls still live with the condition, the head of the United Nations women's health agency on Tuesday said, calling for investment and support to eliminate the debilitating and stigmatizing condition.
UN chief strongly condemns terrorist attack on Manchester concert
May 24, 2017, at 04:57 am
New York, May 23(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned yesterday’s horrific terrorist attack targeting crowd gathering for a concert in Manchester, the United Kingdom.
May 24, 2017, at 04:55 am
New York, May 23(Just Earth News): Over the years, disasters – including earthquakes, floods, droughts and cyclones – have not only taken a heavy toll on human lives, but have had an immense impact on development efforts owing to the enormous economic losses resulting from them.
IAEA Mission notes major enhancements in Czech Regulatory Framework, areas for improvement
May 24, 2017, at 04:53 am
Prague, Czech Republic, May 23(Just Earth News): An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said the Czech Republic has significantly enhanced its regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety in recent years, but noted that work remains in implementing the country’s new Atomic Act.
With funding ‘down to a trickle,’ UN agency renews warning over Burundi refugees
May 24, 2017, at 04:52 am
New York, May 23(Just Earth News): The United Nations refugee agency has increased its funding appeal by $36 million to support Burundians fleeing their homes in what could become the third-largest refugee crisis in Africa.
Police arrest 23-year-old youth in connection with Manchester attack
May 23, 2017, at 10:41 pm
Manchester, May 23 (IBNS) : Greater Manchester Police have have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the apparent suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in the city, The Guardian said.
Trump, Trudeau mourn Manchester suicide attack, others join in
May 23, 2017, at 10:06 pm
Washington/Ottawa, May 23 (IBNS): Joining the other world leaders in condemning the Manchester suicide attack which claimed 22 lives and injured 59 others, US President Donald Trump has termed the attackers as 'losers'.
Manchester Attack: We are leading the fight against terrorism together, says Emmanuel Macron
May 23, 2017, at 07:21 pm
Manchester, May 23 (IBNS): Expressing solidarity with the victims in the suspected Manchester Terror Attack, which killed at least 22 people and injured 59 others, French President Emmanuel Macron extended his help towards Britain and said that the two country will synergies and fight terrorism.
22 killed and scores injured in Manchester pop concert venue explosion
May 23, 2017, at 05:41 pm
Manchester, May 23 (IBNS): At least 22 people, including children, were killed in a deadly explosion at Manchester Arena in the UK at the end of a pop concert by the US singer Ariana Grande.
World solidarize as Manchester bleeds
May 23, 2017, at 04:49 pm
Manchester, May 23 (IBNS): Reactions poured in on social media as Manchester was left bleeding following a suspected terror attack on Monday night.
Security Council strongly condemns ballistic missile test by DPR Korea
May 23, 2017, at 04:06 pm
New York, May 23(Just Earth News): Strongly condemning yesterday’s ballistic missile launch conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), the United Nations Security Council vowed to “fully and comprehensively implement all measures†imposed on the country and strongly urged all other UN Member States to do the same.
May 23, 2017, at 04:04 pm
New York, May 23(Just Earth News): The outgoing chief of the United Nations health agency on Monday highlighted the relevance of the World Health Organization (WHO), and offered its decision-making body parting advice that included protecting scientific evidence, pushing for innovation and thinking of people in every decision that is taken.
UN forum aims to ensure 'promises made are promises kept' on financing for development
May 23, 2017, at 04:01 pm
New York, May 23(Just Earth News): Promises made for financing the implementation of sustainable development goals must be promises kept, speakers said on Monday at the opening of a United Nations forum.
UN refugee agency ramps up response as Libya’s humanitarian crisis deepens
May 23, 2017, at 03:59 pm
New York, May 23(Just Earth News): Conflict, insecurity, political instability and a collapsing economy have contributed to the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Libya, prompting the United Nations refugee agency to announce plans to step-up its presence and programmes there.
Syria: Amid ‘promising’ diplomatic steps, UN envoy says hostilities continue on the ground
May 23, 2017, at 03:57 pm
New York, May 23(Just Earth News): Despite the “promising†steps in Syria that followed diplomatic talks in the Kazak capital, Astana – a nationwide ceasefire announced last December, and the de-escalation zones created inside Syria to deepen that effort – a United Nations envoy on Monday warned of ongoing hostilities between the Government and armed opposition groups in several areas, such as Hama, Homs, and Damascus.
Persistent persecution of Bahá’à in Yemen ‘unacceptable,’ and must stop, says UN expert
May 23, 2017, at 03:54 pm
New York, May 23(Just Earth News): In Yemen, Bahá’Ãs are under pressure to recant their faith, according to a United Nations rights expert, noting that in April, the Public Prosecutor reportedly summoned by phone at least 30 members of the community to appear in court, and de facto authorities in Sana’a ordered the arrest of at least 25 more.
UK: At least 19 killed and dozens injured in suspected terror attack
May 23, 2017, at 03:10 pm
Manchester, May 23 (IBNS): At least 19 people have died following a suspected terror attack at the Manchester Arena on Monday night, reports said.
On Day for Biological Diversity, UN says tourists must protect nature that draws them
May 23, 2017, at 04:47 am
New York, May 22(Just Earth News): Tourism must not undermine the nature that attracts tourists in the first place, said the head of the United Nations-backed treaty on biological diversity, marking International Day for Biological Diversity.
Climate-vulnerable islands in spotlight ahead of UN disaster risk reduction forum in Mexico
May 23, 2017, at 04:46 am
New York, May 22(Just Earth News): Hurricanes, cyclones and tsunamis are increasingly common threats to the world’s most climate-vulnerable island nations, whose representatives are meeting today in Cancun, Mexico, ahead of a major United Nations conference on risk reduction.
INTERVIEW: ‘Our peacekeepers are saving lives every day’ – new UN peacekeeping chief
May 23, 2017, at 04:45 am
New York, May 22(Just Earth News): With United Nations peace operations being carried out in highly complex environments and facing multiple challenges, Secretary-General António Guterres recently stressed the need to adapt peacekeeping to “our changing world.â€