UN-backed programme found to improve working conditions in global garment factories
Sep 27, 2016, at 01:43 pm
New York, Sept 27 (Just Earth News): A new study has found that a United Nations-backed programme aiming to promote competitiveness and improve the working conditions of more than one million workers in garment factories across seven developing countries has shown significant gains in both quality of life for workers and profitability for businesses.
On International Day, UN renews call for global elimination of nuclear weapons
Sep 27, 2016, at 04:41 am
New York, Sept 26 (Just Earth News): The world faces growing nuclear dangers and tensions, yet progress in multilateral nuclear disarmament has come to a “standstill,†United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon declared on Monday, reiterating a call for complete global nuclear disarmament as the international community marks the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.
At UN, Gulf State Ministers stress importance of ‘good neighbourliness’ in Middle East
Sep 27, 2016, at 04:38 am
New York, Sept 26 (Just Earth News): Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, the Foreign Ministers of Bahrain and Oman on Monday expressed concerns about instability in the Middle East region, citing the links between peace and development, and emphasizing the importance of being good neighbours to each other.
Sep 27, 2016, at 04:36 am
New York, Sept 26 (Just Earth News): Telling the United Nations General Assembly that over the 25 years of Eritrea’s independence it has faced a “concerted onslaught†of difficulties – incessant hostility, occupation, and sanctions – the country’s Foreign Minister on Monday said that resilient Eritrea and Eritreans, at home and abroad, were nevertheless able to fend off the attacks on their nation and protect their hard-won freedom.
UN vital for survival of small States in volatile world, Singapore tells General Assembly
Sep 27, 2016, at 04:35 am
New York, Sept 26 (Just Earth News): In a world of increased uncertainty and volatility, with sluggish growth, growing xenophobia and rising nationalism and protectionism, the United Nations is essential for the survival and prosperity of small states, Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan told the General Assembly on Monday.
Prince William and Kate to tour the Central Coast region
Sep 27, 2016, at 04:32 am
Bella Bella, B.C., Sept 26 (IBNS): Prince William and his wife Kate will be enjoying the natural beauty and indigenous culture of British Columbia on Monday, as they tour down the pristine rainforest in the Central Coast region.
Mayor Tory reveals new plans to stop Toronto traffic congestion
Sep 27, 2016, at 03:49 am
Toronto, Sept 26 (IBNS): To tackle the growing problem of traffic congestion, Mayor John Tory has recently launched a new step to control it.
Toddler eats pill in park: Police investigating the case
Sep 27, 2016, at 03:37 am
Toronto, Sept 26 (IBNS): On Sunday afternoon, a 15 -month -old ate part of an anti-anxiety medication pill that was found on a slide in a Toronto park.
Mi'kmaq protesters block natural gas storage site in Nova Scotia
Sep 27, 2016, at 03:10 am
Fort Ellis, Sept 26 (IBNS): Mi'kmaq protesters recently blocked the entrance of a construction site near the upcoming underground natural gas storage caverns in Nova Scotia.
France supermarket shooting leaves 2 injured
Sep 27, 2016, at 02:37 am
Paris, Sept 26 (IBNS): At least two people were injured when a gunman opened fire close to a supermarket to the west of Paris on Monday, media reports said.
Worker severely injured after tar spill in industrial accident
Sep 27, 2016, at 02:21 am
Toronto, Sept 26 (IBNS): A worker is severely injured after an accidental spill of hot tar on him, in the Logan Avenue and Danforth Avenue of Toronto, police said.
Macleod Trail shooting kills one
Sep 27, 2016, at 02:18 am
Calgary, Sept 26 (IBNS): One man died following a shooting on Sunday night in Calgary.
Two dead, one injured in Quebec plane crash
Sep 27, 2016, at 01:53 am
Quebec, Sept 26 (IBNS):A small plane crashed along the Mouchalagane River in northern Quebec on Sunday.
Targeted shooting in Surrey leads two hospitalised
Sep 27, 2016, at 01:41 am
Vancouver, Sept 26 (IBNS): On Sunday night two people were hospitalised after a targeted shooting took place in Surrey.
Ontario prioritizes community water needs to bottled water firms
Sep 26, 2016, at 11:51 pm
Toronto, Sept. 26 (IBNS): Nestle’s purchase of a well near Elora in Ontario, Canada to secure water supply for its own growing water bottling plant, forced Ontario to renew its government scrutiny of the bottling water industry, reported the media.
Eight competing monuments unveiled for Sparks Street
Sep 26, 2016, at 09:46 pm
Toronto, Sept. 26 (IBNS): The Canada Council for the Arts in downtown Ottawa, on Thursday, unveiled the final eight designs from which a jury of experts, both in public art and hockey, will choose one, for the new Ottawa monument commemorating Lord Stanley of Preston's gift of the Stanley Cup in 1892, according to media reports.
Calgary nightclub shooting: Canadian football player Mylan Hicks dead
Sep 26, 2016, at 03:04 pm
Calgary Sept 26 (IBNS): A Calgary football player, 23-year-old Mylan Hicks, died in a nightclub shooting in Calgary’s southeast Marquee Beer Market at 4630 Macleod Trail at 2:30 am this morning.
Sep 26, 2016, at 12:58 pm
New York, Sept 26 (Just Earth News): Amid the unprecedented military assault on eastern Aleppo, where fireballs from incendiary bombs “light up the pitch darkness,†the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria on Sunday strongly appealed to the Security Council – particularly permanent members Russia and the United States – to rescue a recently collapsed cessation of hostilities, end the bloodshed and speed aid into the iconic city where, overall, some two million people remain under a de facto siege.
UN chief commends Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders on 'remarkable progress'
Sep 26, 2016, at 12:57 pm
New York, Sept 26 (Just Earth News): Following a “productive†meeting on Sunday with Mustafa Akýncý, Turkish Cypriot leader, and Nicos Anastasiades, Greek Cypriot leader, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed their joint their joint commitment to intensify efforts even further, in line with their stated desire to achieve a comprehensive settlement in 2016.
Sep 26, 2016, at 12:56 pm
New York, Sept 26 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has taken note of the ruling of the Constitutional Court of Gabon on the appeals lodged against the preliminary results of the 27 August 2016 presidential poll, as well as its confirmation of Ali Bongo Ondimba as President-elect, according to a statement issued by a UN spokesperson on Sunday, which adds that the Organization will continue to support the democratic process in the West African country.
British Council offices in Bangladesh opens tomorrow
Sep 26, 2016, at 05:06 am
Dhaka, Sept 25 (IBNS): The British Council offices in Bangladesh will open on Monday, officials said.
Pakistan-born actor sacked from British soap opera over 'racist' tweets about Indians
Sep 26, 2016, at 03:48 am
London, Sept 25 (IBNS): A Pakistan-born actor has been removed from a British soap opera 'Coronation Street' after he allegedly posted "racially offensive" tweets against Indians.
Sep 25, 2016, at 09:58 pm
Beijing, Sept 25 (IBNS): At least 12 people were killed when a truck collided with a bus in northern China on Saturday, media reports said.
Prince William, Kate Middleton to arrive in Victoria today
Sep 25, 2016, at 05:02 pm
Vancouver, Sep 24 (IBNS): The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton will arrive in Victoria on Sunday evening.
US: Gunmen open fire in Baltimore, injure 8
Sep 25, 2016, at 04:21 pm
Baltimore, Sept 25 (IBNS): At least eight people were injured after gunmen opened fire in US's Balimore city on Saturday night, reports said.
Sep 25, 2016, at 03:54 pm
New York, Sept 25 (Just Earth News): In his address to the General Assembly on Saturday, Ibrahim Ahmed Abd al-Aziz Ghandour, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sudan, said the 2030 Agenda and other frameworks before the United Nations are vital for all countries and he hopes that calls for reform will be heeded so the Organization becomes a true platform for implementing principles of international legality and “a bulwark for justice.â€
Sep 25, 2016, at 03:53 pm
New York, Sept 25 (Just Earth News): Burundi has rejected deliberately politicized or falsified reports on the human rights situation in the country and will produce a comprehensive survey on the issue in response to a recently-released United Nations-backed inquiry, its Minister for External Affairs told the General Assembly on Saturday.
At UN, Kyrgyz Minster cites ‘tangible blows’ to country’s economy due to climate change
Sep 25, 2016, at 03:52 pm
New York, Sept 25 (Just Earth News): Addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, Erlan Abdyldavev, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, expressed support for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which contain a number of targets that are priorities for his country, including poverty reduction, high-quality education, health care, economic growth and environmental protection.
Sep 25, 2016, at 03:50 pm
New York, Sept 25 (Just Earth News): As the world sharpened its focus on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it must recognize the stakes for small island developing States, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Dominica told the United Nations on Saturday, noting that the 2030 Agenda must drive action on climate change, environmental protection and access to clean energy, all critical concerns for Caribbean countries.
Philippines’ anti-drug fight ‘grabs headlines for wrong reasons,’ Foreign Secretary tells UN
Sep 25, 2016, at 03:49 pm
New York, Sept 25 (Just Earth News): Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, the Philippines’ Foreign Minister on Saturday said that the country’s fight against corruption, illegal drugs and crimes under the new President has been widely misunderstood.