Canada: Ontario man killed in Syria 'fighting' against Islamic State militants
Jan 06, 2017, at 01:26 am
Toronto, Jan 5 (IBNS): An Ontario family at Niagara Falls, learnt about the death of their 24-year-old son Nazzareno Tassone through a letter from Kurdish People's Defence Units informing them that he had been killed in Syria while fighting against Islamic State militants, media reports said.
Canadian National Railway: Uncertain future ahead
Jan 05, 2017, at 08:31 pm
Calgary, Jan 5 (IBNS): Canadian National Railway didn't fare well in the past 12 months with decline in cargo volumes, a failed takeover bid and divisions within the industry, according to media reports.
Afghanistan: Jalalabad explosion kills at least one, heavy casualties feared
Jan 05, 2017, at 06:26 pm
Kabul, Jan 5 (IBNS): At least one person was killed in an explosion which rocked the Afghan city of Jalalabad on Thursday morning, local Khaama Press reported.
Some people don't understand the 'movement', says Trump
Jan 05, 2017, at 04:37 pm
Washington, Jan 5 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump has said on Wednesday that some people don't understand the 'movement', referring to his win in the US presidential polls.
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Canada: North York mansion gutted by fire
Jan 05, 2017, at 04:08 pm
Toronto, Jan 5 (IBNS): The multimillion-dollar house, which was being constructed on Forest Heights Boulevard, North York, Ontario was ruined by fire which broke out early morning on New Year's Day, media reports said.
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Afgahnistan: Policewoman shotdead by Taliban
Jan 05, 2017, at 03:40 pm
Kabul, Jan 5 (IBNS): A policewoman was shot dead by the Taliban in the Nawa district of Afghanistan's southern Helmand province, media reports said on Thursday.
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Tim Barrow appointed as UK’s Permanent Representative to the European Union
Jan 05, 2017, at 03:29 pm
London, Jan 5 (IBNS): Britain has appointed Tim Barrow as the UK’s Permanent Representative to the European Union.
Welcoming DR Congo political accord, UN Security Council urges efforts to resolve remaining issues
Jan 05, 2017, at 10:58 am
New York, Jan 5 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday welcomed a comprehensive political agreement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and called on all stakeholders to continue to exercise flexibility and compromise in their discussions to swiftly resolve all pending issues, particularly those related to the holding of elections in the country within 2017.
Top UN official in Haiti, Security Council welcome announcement of president-elect
Jan 05, 2017, at 10:57 am
New York, Jan 5 (Just Earth News): A senior United Nations official and the Security Council on Wednesday joined the international community in congratulating the next President of Haiti, whose election completes a repeatedly delayed process that took over a year.
‘Give peace a chance,’ urges UN official, reporting sense of optimism as Aleppo ceasefire hold
Jan 05, 2017, at 10:56 am
New York, Jan 5 (Just Earth News): A senior United Nations humanitarian official reported on Wednesday that though damage to Aleppo was extreme, aid workers were nonetheless inspired by signs of optimism and hope, and asked that peace be given a chance.
Toronto flights delayed as two planes collide
Jan 05, 2017, at 04:42 am
Toronto, Jan 4 (IBNS): Two airplanes at Toronto Pearson International Airport collided wings on Tuesday evening, media reports said.
UN-backed aid plan requires $310 million for crisis-affected communities in Cameroon
Jan 05, 2017, at 04:39 am
New York, Jan 4 (Just Earth News): A $310 million humanitarian response plan, backed by the United Nations, has been launched to provide life-saving assistance to 1.2 million people in Cameroon’s northern and eastern regions.
Two UN peacekeepers killed, two injured in ambush in Central African Republic
Jan 05, 2017, at 04:38 am
New York, Jan 4 (Just Earth News): The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) on Wednesday condemned a deadly ambush on a convoy in the south-eastern part of the country which killed two blue helmets from Morocco and wounded two others.
Libya: Amid threat of renewed conflict, UN envoy urges restraint
Jan 05, 2017, at 04:37 am
New York, Jan 4 (Just Earth News): Expressing concern at escalating tensions and threat of renewed conflict following developments in central Libya, the United Nations envoy for the country urged all parties to work together on reconciliation and to refrain from any rhetoric that could inflame the situation.
Canadian woman dies in Italy while hiking
Jan 05, 2017, at 03:24 am
Toronto, Jan 4 (IBNS): A 24-year-old Canadian bride-to-be woman plunged to her death in a hiking accident in northern Italy, media reports said.
New York: Train derailment leaves over 100 injured
Jan 05, 2017, at 02:59 am
New York, Jan 4 (IBNS): At least 100 people were injured as a commuter train derailed during rush hour here on Wednesday, media reports said.
Indonesia puts military ties with Australia on hold
Jan 04, 2017, at 07:44 pm
Jakarta, Jan 4 (IBNS): Indonesia has suspended its military ties with Australia, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Security forces kill 58 militants including 10 ISIS fighters
Jan 04, 2017, at 06:38 pm
Kabul Jan 4 (IBNS): At least 58 militants, including 10 ISIS fighters have been killed in various operations carried out by the Afghan security forces in the nation, local Khaama Press said.
Afghanistan: Suicide bomber killed by own explosives
Jan 04, 2017, at 03:16 pm
Kabul, Jan 4 (IBNS): A suicide bomber was killed when his suicide vest went off prematurely in Afghanistan's southern Zabul province, media reports said on Wednesday.
Canada: Four-year-old boy dies after motor vehicle hits him
Jan 04, 2017, at 02:46 pm
Toronto, Jan. 4 (IBNS): On New Year day Nishnawbe Aski Police received a call at 6:25 p.m., when a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle.
Canadian man dies after New Year's Eve party in Thailand
Jan 04, 2017, at 02:44 pm
Toronto, Jan 4 (IBNS): A Canadian man died after a New Year's Eve party on the island of Koh Phangan, Thailand, media reports said.
Iraq: 13,000 people flee Mosul over five days as anti-terrorist operations intensify
Jan 04, 2017, at 01:33 pm
New York, Jan 4 (Just Earth News): More than 13,000 people have fled Mosul in just five days since 29 December, as the second phase of military operations to retake the Iraqi city from Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh) terrorists has apparently begun, a United Nations spokesperson said on Tuesday.
With needs for displaced in eastern Aleppo growing, UN renews calls for donor support
Jan 04, 2017, at 01:31 pm
New York, Jan 4 (Just Earth News): The United Nations on Tuesday reiterated its call for “immediate and long-term support†for more than 100,000 people in the Syrian city of Aleppo, warning donors that it will not be able to provide life-saving assistance without it.
UN health agency fills gap in HIV treatment for patients in Libya
Jan 04, 2017, at 01:30 pm
New York, Jan 4 (Just Earth News): Just a few weeks ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) began distributing much-needed anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs to patients living with HIV in Libya, following the country’s collapse in medical services and inability to provide life-saving drugs.
Jan 04, 2017, at 05:22 am
New York, Jan 3 (Just Earth News): On his first day in office, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for teamwork, telling staff at the world body’s New York Headquarters that it is not enough to the “do the right thing, we need to earn the right to do the right thing.â€
Canadian vocal coach Stuart Hamilton dies on New Year's Day
Jan 04, 2017, at 12:43 am
Toronto, Jan 3 (IBNS): One of Canada’s top vocal coaches for more than six decades, Stuart Hamilton died on Sunday in a palliative care of Toronto hospital, media reports said.
Canada: Ontario woman killed in Istanbul nightclub attack
Jan 03, 2017, at 10:55 pm
Toronto, Jan 3 (IBNS): An Ontario woman has been killed in the attack which occurred at a nightclub in Turkey's capital Istanbul recently, media reports said.
Dhaka: Fire breaks out at DCC market
Jan 03, 2017, at 03:29 pm
Dhaka, Jan 3 (IBNS): A massive fire has gutted DCC market in Dhaka’s Gulshan-1 area on Tuesday, media reports said.
Turkey Attack: Manhunt for gunman continues, 12 arrested
Jan 03, 2017, at 02:33 pm
Istanbul, Jan 3 (IBNS): The Turkish Police have arrested 12 people so far as manhunt to nab the attacker who killed 39 people during a new year eve party at a nightclub here continued, media reports said on Tuesday.
Trump dismisses North Korea nuclear threat
Jan 03, 2017, at 02:17 pm
Washington, Jan 3 (IBNS): Reacting to North Korea's threats, United States President-elect Donald Trump on Monday said the Asian nation would not develop a nuclear weapon hat might endanger US security.