Toronto: One person killed due to shooting in Mississauga
Oct 24, 2016, at 01:55 am
Toronto, Oct. 23 (IBNS): A shooting outside a venue in Mississauga early Saturday morning resulted in the death of one person, reports said.
First woman to ascend Mount Everest dies
Oct 23, 2016, at 10:42 pm
Tokyo, Oct 23 (IBNS): The first woman, who ascended Mount Everest, has died, Japanese media reports said on Sunday.
Pakistan: Rangers personnel allegedly shot dead by colleague
Oct 23, 2016, at 10:15 pm
Islamabad, Oct 23 (IBNS): A Pakistan Rangers personnel was allegedly shot dead by his colleague near Gulshan-e-Iqbal K.D.A. Scheme in Pakistan on Sunday, media reports said.
2 explosions hit Japan city, one killed
Oct 23, 2016, at 09:48 pm
Tokyo, Oct 23 (IBNS): Two explosions rocked Utsunomiya city in Japan on Sunday which left at least one person dead, local media reports said.
Yemen: UN envoy urges 72-hour extension of ceasefire
Oct 23, 2016, at 02:12 pm
New York, Oct 23 (Just Earth News): With the 72-hour cessation of hostilities in Yemen coming to an end, the United Nations envoy for Yemen on Saturday urged all warring parties to agree to its extension for at least another renewable 72 hours so that humanitarian supplies continue to reach people affected by the ongoing conflict there.
Woman throws pumpkin seeds at Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Oct 23, 2016, at 11:38 am
Hamilton, Oct. 23 (IBNS): A former Green Party candidate threw pumpkin seeds at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Hamilton, media reports said.
One killed in overnight shootings near Toronto
Oct 23, 2016, at 11:30 am
Toronto, Oct. 23 (IBNS) Overnight shootings in Mississauga in Toronto's west end claimed one life and left two injured, including one critically, said police on Saturday.
Pakistan PM says his government will complete term
Oct 22, 2016, at 10:23 pm
Islamabad, Oct 22 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said his government will complete the entire term of five years.
Oct 22, 2016, at 10:18 pm
Islamabad, Oct 22 (IBNS): At least four people were shot dead in Pakistan's Mardan city, media reports said on Saturday.
Toronto: Eight-year old boy killed due to Pharmacy's error
Oct 22, 2016, at 10:17 pm
Toronto, Oct 22 (IBNS): Five years after the death of their eight-year-old son Andrew Sheldrick, grieving parents were shocked to hear from the coroner that their son’s death was due to pharmacy’s error.
At least 19 dead in Siberia helicopter crash
Oct 22, 2016, at 04:11 pm
Moscow, Oct 22 (IBNS): At least 19 passengers died after a MI-8 helicopter crash landed on Russia's Yamal Peninsula in northwest Siberia, according to media reports.
UN expert panel warns of systemic anti-Black racism in Canada’s criminal justice system
Oct 22, 2016, at 12:41 pm
New York, Oct 22 (Just Earth News): A group of United Nations human rights experts on Friday expressed serious concerns about systemic anti-Black racism in the criminal justice system in Canada.
Syria: UN agency condemns killing of four Palestinian refugees at Khan Eshieh camp
Oct 22, 2016, at 12:40 pm
New York, Oct 22 (Just Earth News): The United Nations agency tasked with the well-being of Palestine refugees on Friday condemned the killing of four Palestinians in a camp south of the Syrian capital, Damascus, and expressed deep concern that the site faces the real risk of being turned into another camp in the area that has been devastated by years of fighting.
'Wonder Woman' appointed UN honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Women and Girls
Oct 22, 2016, at 12:38 pm
New York, Oct 22 (Just Earth News): Wonder Woman, the iconic superhero, has been named an Honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Women and Girls by the United Nations and will be tasked with raising awareness about Goal 5 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which seeks to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls by 2030.
Oct 22, 2016, at 12:37 pm
New York, Oct 22 (Just Earth News):The United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, has welcomed the start of the cessation of hostilities that began at midnight, 19 October, while the UN refugee agency took advantage of the pause in fighting to rush desperately needed aid to the embattled south-central city of Taiz.
DR Congo security forces used ‘excessive force’ against protesters, UN probe finds
Oct 22, 2016, at 05:20 am
New York, Oct 21 (Just Earth News): State agents, such as police and armed forces, used excessive – including lethal – force during demonstrations in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), last month, when at least 53 people were killed over two days, 143 injured and more than 299 unlawfully arrested, a United Nations preliminary investigation revealed on Friday.
‘Crimes of historic proportions’ being committed in Aleppo, UN rights chief warns
Oct 22, 2016, at 05:19 am
New York, Oct 21 (Just Earth News): Describing the bombardment and crippling siege of Syria’s war-ravaged eastern Aleppo as “crimes of historic proportions†the top United Nations rights official on Friday urged the members of the UN Human Rights Council to “speak with one voice†in an effort to end the bloodshed.
UN agencies provide shelter, clean water to families displaced amid Iraq’s Mosul offensive
Oct 22, 2016, at 05:18 am
New York, Oct 21 (Just Earth News): With the military offensive still unfolding in Mosul, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) are rushing to provide shelter, drinking water, and sanitation services for displaced families and children.
Security Council welcomes initiative to end political crisis in Guinea-Bissau
Oct 22, 2016, at 05:16 am
New York, Oct 21 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council has welcomed a recent inclusive dialogue, convened in Conakry, by Alpha Condé, the President of Guinea, that involved political leaders, civil society and religious communities of Guinea-Bissau as part of a regional efforts to end the political crisis in the country.
18 pedestrians struck, one senior killed in Toronto
Oct 22, 2016, at 02:27 am
Toronto, Oct 21 (IBNS): At least 18 pedestrians were struck by vehicles in Toronto.
Canada: Two separate shootings in Etobicoke, two injured
Oct 22, 2016, at 02:07 am
Toronto, Oct 21 (IBNS): Following separate shootings in Canada's Etobicoke on Thursday night, two people, one with serious injuries, have been transported to hospital, reports said.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones banned in U.S. and Canadian airlines
Oct 22, 2016, at 12:14 am
Toronto, Oct 21 (IBNS): Passengers and flight crews had been issued emergency orders by Transport Canada and the U.S. Department of Transportation not to carry Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on airline flights or to ship these as air cargo, reports said.
Woman fatally struck by vehicle in Leaside
Oct 21, 2016, at 10:53 pm
Toronto, Oct. 21 (IBNS): A woman believed to be in her 60s fatally struck by vehicle in Leaside Thursday evening, Toronto police reported.
Afghan interpreter gang-raped in Calais refugee camp
Oct 21, 2016, at 05:47 pm
Calais, France, Oct 21 (IBNS): A 35-year old Afghan interpreter was allegedly raped at knife-point by three men in the Calais refugee jungle, reports said.
ANDSF retake Ghormach from Taliban during operation
Oct 21, 2016, at 05:44 pm
Kabul, Oct 21 (IBNS): The Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces have recaptured Ghormach district from the Taliban, during an operation led by General Dostum, reports said.
ANA destroys Taliban's IED factory in Helmand province
Oct 21, 2016, at 04:08 pm
Kabul, Oct 21 (IBNS): The Afghan National Army (ANA) recently destroyed an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) factory belonging to the Taliban in southern Helmand province, during a special forces operation, reports said.
Oct 21, 2016, at 01:56 pm
New York, Oct 21 (Just Earth News): Stressing that the Syrian conflict “continues to reach new and awful depths,†United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday welcomed Russia’s latest unilateral announcement of a humanitarian pause to the bombing in war-raved eastern Aleppo, but emphasized that the nationwide ceasefire must be revived.
Oct 21, 2016, at 01:55 pm
New York, Oct 21 (Just Earth News): A major conference on the future of the world’s cities and towns, known as Habitat III, has wrapped up in Quito, Ecuador, with delegations adopting a new framework that will set the world on a course towards sustainable urban development by rethinking how cities are planned, managed and inhabited.
Oct 21, 2016, at 01:53 pm
New York, Oct 21 (Just Earth News): The top United Nations official dealing with the world body’s support for Colombia’s peace process is long-serving veteran Jean Arnault.
UN human rights expert calls upon Afghan Government to urgently address displacement crisis
Oct 21, 2016, at 01:51 pm
New York, Oct 21 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) on Thursday urged the Government of Afghanistan and the international community to strengthen efforts and collaboration in order to support the increasing number of people who are leaving their homes due to a deteriorating security situation within the country.