General Assembly elects Permanent Representative of Fiji as President of 71st session
Jun 14, 2016, at 12:56 pm
New York, June 14 (Just Earth News):The United Nations General Assembly on Monday elected Peter Thomson, Permanent Representative of Fiji, as President of its upcoming 71st session.
Visiting UN food relief agency, Pope Francis shines spotlight on urgent need to end hunger
Jun 14, 2016, at 12:55 pm
New York, June 14 (Just Earth News):In the first papal visit to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), Pope Francis on Monday gave his full support to the goal of eradicating hunger and paid tribute to the organization’s staff, including those who had lost their lives at work.
Jun 14, 2016, at 12:53 pm
New York, June 14 (Just Earth News):Condemning the shooting that occurred early yesterday morning in Orlando, Florida, in which 50 people were reportedly killed and dozens more were injured, United Nations officials have offered deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who were murdered while simply enjoying a night out with their friends at a nightclub.
Security Council extends mandate of UN mission in Libya for six months
Jun 14, 2016, at 12:52 pm
New York, June 14 (Just Earth News):The Security Council on Monday decided to extend until 15 December 2016 the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), encouraging the operation to re-establish a permanent presence in the country through a phased return.
UN rights chief warns of 'preventable calamities' and 'worrying' trends in more than 50 countries
Jun 14, 2016, at 12:51 pm
New York, June 14 (Just Earth News):In a wide-ranging opening speech to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, the UN rights chief sheds a light on “preventable calamities†and worrying trends around the world, including detailed concerns about the situation in more than 50 countries.
Spotlighting Global Goals, Ban kicks off 100-day countdown to International Day of Peace
Jun 14, 2016, at 12:49 pm
New York, June 14 (Just Earth News):In a kick-off for the 100-day countdown to the International Day of Peace, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on the international community to work together in recognizing that development and peace are interdependent and mutually reinforcing in order to help build a future of peace and prosperity for all.
UN chief condemns 'abhorrent' attack on market in Syria's Idlib city
Jun 14, 2016, at 12:47 pm
New York, June 14 (Just Earth News):Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday condemned the abhorrent attack carried out yesterday in Idlib city, Syria, which hit a vegetable market and the only bakery in the area.
Nepal condemns US shootout incident
Jun 14, 2016, at 05:39 am
Kathmandu, June 13 (IBNS): The Nepal government on Monday condemned the mass shooting incident at a night club of Orlando in the United States of America on Sunday which killed 50 people and left 53 others injured.
Projected Global Resettlement Needs 2017
Jun 14, 2016, at 03:49 am
New York, June 13 (Just Earth News):On his first visit to Kenya, the chief of the United Nations refugee agency received assurances from the African country that the return of refugees to Somalia would not contravene international obligations.
UN refugee agency projects resettlement needs at 1.19 million in 2017
Jun 14, 2016, at 03:47 am
New York, June 13 (Just Earth News):With a multitude of conflicts and crises causing record displacement around the world, more than 1.19 million people are projected to be in need of resettlement in 2017, the UN refugee agency said on Monday.
On Albinism Awareness Day, Ban urges all countries to break cycle of attacks and discrimination
Jun 14, 2016, at 03:46 am
New York, June 13 (Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday called on all countries to end the discrimination that threatens the well being, health and even the lives of people with albinism, and to provide programmes that will enable them to play a full part in society.
Orlando nightclub firing: Trump calls US leadership weak and ineffective
Jun 13, 2016, at 06:45 pm
Orlando (Florida), June 13 (IBNS) While the families of the people injured or killed were trying to come to grips with the horror unleashed at the gay nightclub in Orlando city of Florida, US presidential nominee Donald Trump tweeted about his views on radical Islam and even said President should step down.
He was not a stable person: Ex-wife of suspected Orlando shooter says
Jun 13, 2016, at 03:38 pm
Orlando, June 13 (IBNS): The former wife of Orlando shooting suspect Omar Mateen has said he was an abusive husband who beat her repeatedly.
Explosion rocks Beirut, 2 injured
Jun 13, 2016, at 03:19 pm
Beirut , June 13 (ibns): An explosion rocked Lebanon's capital city of Beirut which left at least 2 people injured, media reports said on Monday.
Ban condemns 'horrific attack' in Orlando, Florida
Jun 13, 2016, at 01:10 pm
New York, June 13 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned an attack that occurred early this morning in Orlando, Florida, in which 50 people were killed and dozens more were injured.
Haiti: UN envoy urges political actors to maintain constructive approach ahead of National Assembly
Jun 13, 2016, at 01:08 pm
New York, June 12 (Just Earth News): The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Haiti has urged all Haitian actors to maintain a constructive approach in the country's electoral process.
Orlando shooting an act of terror and hate: Obama
Jun 13, 2016, at 05:53 am
Orlando, Florida, June 12 (IBNS) Amid reports that the Florida mass killer was a pro-ISIS man, US President Barack Obama said the killing of at least 50 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando city of Florida was an act of terror and hate.
Marking World Day, UN stresses need for coherent policies to end child labour
Jun 13, 2016, at 04:20 am
New York, June 12 (Just Earth News): With some 168 million children working in various sectors globally, the fight against child labour requires coherent policy packages to support legislation focused on quality education, social protection and decent jobs for parents, the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) said on Sunday.
End child labour in supply chains: It’s everyone’s business, says ILO
Jun 13, 2016, at 03:39 am
Geneva, June 12 (Just Earth News):That child labour has no place in well-functioning and well-regulated markets is evident. But the reality is that today, child labour remains widespread in supply chains.
50 killed in Florida Pulse gay club attack
Jun 13, 2016, at 01:59 am
Orlando, June 12 (IBNS) At least 50 people were killed during the shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando city of Florida, officials said on Sunday.
Florida Pulse gay club attack: 20 killed
Jun 12, 2016, at 11:56 pm
Orlando, June 12 (IBNS): At least 20 people were killed on Sunday morning as a gunman, who was wielding an assault-type rifle and a handgun, took hostages and opened fire inside a gay nightclub in Orlando city of Florida, the police said.
China: Explosion hits Shanghai airport, three injured
Jun 12, 2016, at 08:52 pm
Shanghai, June 12 (IBNS) An explosion at Shanghai Pudong International Airport in China has left three people injured on Sunday, media reports said.
Florida Pulse gay club attacked, several taken hostage
Jun 12, 2016, at 08:09 pm
Florida, Jun 12 (IBNS): A good number of people have been taken hostage while some were shot at on Sunday morning at a gay nightclub in Orlando city of Florida, media reports said.
Suspected killer of 'The Voice' star Christina Grimmie identified
Jun 12, 2016, at 03:56 pm
Orlando (Florida), Jun 12 (IBNS): The Orlondo Police Department has identified the killer of Christina Grimmie, the 22-year old "The Voice" star who was shot dead on Friday while she was signing autographs following a concert in Florida.
Syria: Ban condemns deadly attack near Damascus shrine
Jun 12, 2016, at 12:43 pm
New York, June 12 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned an attack carried out on Saturday near the Sayidda Zeinab shrine in a Damascus suburb of Syria, in which several civilians were killed and many others wounded.
Al-Qaeda supremo pledges allegiance to new Taliban leader
Jun 12, 2016, at 04:08 am
Kabul, June 11 (IBNS) In a significant move, militant group Al-Qaeda supremo Ayman al-Zawahiri has pledged allegiance to new Afghan Taliban leader Haibatullah Akhundzada.
US: Singer Christina Grimmie shot dead
Jun 12, 2016, at 01:00 am
Orlando, June 11 (IBNS) Former US TV programme The Voice contestant, singer Christina Grimmie, was shot dead in Florida, police said on Saturday.
Syria: Twin blasts kill 12, ISIS claim responsibility
Jun 12, 2016, at 12:38 am
Damascus, June 11 (IBNS): Twin blasts rocked a suburb of Damascus area in Syria which left at least 12 people killed on Saturday, media reports said.
Jun 11, 2016, at 11:22 pm
Damascus, June 11 (IBNS): At least eight people were killed and 13 others were injured as two blasts hit Damascus countryside in Syria on Saturday, media reports said.
Karachi: 2 men drown in open drain
Jun 11, 2016, at 09:27 pm
Karachi, June 11 (IBNS): Two men drowned in an open drain in the Saadi Town area of Pakistan's Karachi city, media reports said on Saturday.