Doha: UN spotlights equal access to justice in promoting economic development
Apr 14, 2015, at 02:57 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): The role fair, transparent and accessible legal frameworks play in poverty eradication – and in promoting sustainable development – was highlighted on Monday by General Assembly President Sam Kutesa and other top United Nations officials told the UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, in Doha, Qatar on Monday.
Official stresses link between demographic shifts and UN development
Apr 14, 2015, at 02:56 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): As United Nations Member States met on Monday in New York to begin the 48th session of the Commission on Population and Development, the head of the UN office dealing with economic and social affairs underlined the importance of the link between population changes and the Organization’s current development priorities.
UN unveils new online tool to reduce risks to aircraft in conflict zones
Apr 14, 2015, at 02:54 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): The United Nations International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has launched a new website issuing warnings about risks to aircraft in conflict zones, which aims to serve as a single source for up-to-date assessments from States and relevant international organizations to reduce risks to civil aviation arising from armed conflict.
UN Postal conference aims to work on strategy reflecting new challenges
Apr 14, 2015, at 02:50 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): In a message delivered on Monday to delegates at the World Strategy Conference for the United Nations postal agency, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon underlined the essential role to be played by postal services in global efforts to build a sustainable future.
Doha: UN conference stresses grave need to combat wildlife crime
Apr 14, 2015, at 02:43 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): With wildlife and forest crimes on the rise, yielding enormous profits for criminal networks, United Nations high-level officials at a major anti-crime meeting under way in Doha, Qatar, stressed the gravity of the scourge, saying that it fuels violence, corrupts supply chains and undermines the rule of law.
Pakistan Court sets 2-month deadline to conclude 26/11 trial
Apr 14, 2015, at 12:27 am
Islamabad, Apr 13 (IBNS): The Islamabad High Court in Pakistan on Monday set a two-month deadline for the trial in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks to conclude, reports said.
I'm running for president: Hillary Clinton
Apr 13, 2015, at 03:59 pm
Washington, Apr 13 (IBNS): Ending all speculations, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced her candidacy for president on Sunday.
Human Space Flight Day: UN spotlights the need to advance exploration
Apr 13, 2015, at 02:04 pm
New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): Marking International Day of Human Space Flight, the United Nations on Sunday spotlighted the contribution of space science and technology to sustainable development and underscored the need to push the boundaries of exploration for the benefit of all people.
Human rights, rule of law vital for sustainable development: Ban
Apr 13, 2015, at 02:03 pm
New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): Kicking off the 13th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Doha, Qatar, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon along with several other top UN officials on Sunday spotlighted the critical connection between rule of law and sustainable development.
Afghan civilian casualties from ground combat rise in 2015: UN
Apr 13, 2015, at 02:01 pm
New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): In the first three months of 2015, civilian casualties from ground engagements rose by eight per cent compared to the same period last year, according to the latest figures released on Sunday by the United Nations with warning that the toll is likely to rise in the coming summer months.
Pakistan: US drone kills 4 militants
Apr 12, 2015, at 10:30 pm
Islamabad, Apr 12 (IBNS): A US drone fired two missiles at a hideout in South Waziristan tribal region's Shawal area, close to the Pak-Afghan border, which killed at least four suspected militants on Sunday, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Kamaruzzaman buried
Apr 12, 2015, at 07:15 pm
Dhaka, Apr 12 (IBNS): War criminal Muhammad Kamaruzzaman, who was executed in Dhaka on Saturday, has been buried at his village home in Bangaldesh's Sherpur Sadar area on Sunday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Senior Taliban commander killed in drone strike
Apr 12, 2015, at 04:05 pm
Kabul, Apr 12 (IBNS) A drone strike in Afghanistan's eastern Kunar province has killed three people on Sunday, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Kamaruzzaman executed
Apr 12, 2015, at 04:13 am
Dhaka, Apr 11 (IBNS): Bangladesh on Saturday executed death war criminal Muhammad Kamaruzzaman inside Dhaka Central Jail.
Kamaruzzaman might be executed?
Apr 12, 2015, at 12:07 am
Dhaka, Apr 11 (IBNS) Death row war criminal Muhammad Kamaruzzaman might be executed in Bangladesh on Saturday, media reports said.
Pakistan: Militants kill 20 labourers
Apr 11, 2015, at 11:22 pm
Islamabad, Apr 11 (IBNS) At least 20 people labourers were killed as militants opened fire at them in Pakistan's Balochistan area on Saturday, media reports said.
UN: IKEA campaign to brighten lives of thousands of refugees
Apr 11, 2015, at 02:19 pm
New York, Apr 11 (IBNS): A global campaign launched by the big-box retailer Ikea has raised millions of dollars to help the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) in its efforts to provide refugees with renewable energy devices and educational opportunities, the agency announced on Friday.
Vanuatu: UN urges support for Government-led relief efforts
Apr 11, 2015, at 02:17 pm
New York, Apr 11 (IBNS): The Government of Vanuatu urgently needs funding to continue basic humanitarian relief efforts such as food, safe drinking water and shelter, according to the United Nations humanitarian mission helping the country respond to the effects of Cyclone Pam.
Yemen crisis getting worse by the hour: UN official
Apr 11, 2015, at 02:16 pm
New York, Apr 11 (IBNS): The humanitarian situation in Yemen is “getting worse by the hour,†the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for the country warned on Friday, saying that the escalating conflict has put millions of people at risk of physical injury or death.
UN agency voices concern as violence in Yarmouk refugee camp intensifies
Apr 11, 2015, at 02:14 pm
New York, Apr 11 (IBNS): The violence in Yarmouk camp is intensifying, plunging the Palestinian refugee camp into the “lower reaches of hell†amid running battles between armed groups, a spokesperson for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said on Friday.
Mali: Security Council welcomes political agreement as step towards peace
Apr 11, 2015, at 02:13 pm
New York, Apr 11 (IBNS): The members of the United Nations Security Council on Friday welcomed a peace and reconciliation accord between the Malian Government, armed groups and an international mediation team in what the body described as an “historic opportunity†for resolving the African country’s ongoing political and security crisis.
Central Africa: UN deplores protestor's death after attacks
Apr 11, 2015, at 02:11 pm
New York, Apr 11 (IBNS): The United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic, known by its French acronym MINUSCA, has deplored the death and injuries resulting from a mob attack against its base in the city of Kaga-Bandoro – the second violent act of this kind in less than a week.
UN mission condemns killing of Afghan civilians in spate of attacks
Apr 11, 2015, at 02:09 pm
New York, Apr 11 (IBNS): The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Friday condemned the killing of at least 18 civilians over the last 24 hours in three separate incidents, and extended condolences to the families of the victims.
Ebola outbreak still a global emergency despite drop in cases: WHO
Apr 11, 2015, at 02:08 pm
New York, Apr 11 (IBNS): A meeting convened by the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that the Ebola outbreak in West Africa still poses a threat to international peace and security, despite a major fall-off in in case incidence and geographic distribution in the most-affected countries Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea.
Panama: Ban urges business leaders to support new development agenda
Apr 11, 2015, at 02:07 pm
New York, Apr 11 (IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General, in an address in Panama to the CEO Summit of the Americas, said on Friday that business has a key role in the success of several important international forums taking place in 2015 and will be deeply involved in the implementation of their outcomes.
Israel’s administrative detention against Palestinians draws UN's concern
Apr 11, 2015, at 02:05 pm
New York, Apr 11 (IBNS): The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) on Friday expressed concern by the continued and increasing use of administrative detention by Israeli authorities against Palestinians, who are being held without charge or trial, often on the basis of secret evidence, for periods of up to six months.
Ban looks forward to peaceful holding of State assembly elections in Nigeria
Apr 11, 2015, at 02:02 pm
New York, Apr 11 (IBNS): As Nigeria gets set this weekend to hold its Gubernatorial and State Assembly elections, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon congratulated the country’s people and Government on the peaceful manner in which the recent presidential and parliamentary elections were held and expressed the hope that similar conditions will prevail during the new polls.
Pakistan condemns killing of its five nationals in Afghanistan
Apr 11, 2015, at 01:36 am
Islamabad, Apr 10 (IBNS) Pakistan on Friday said the Afghan Deputy Head of Mission was called to Foreign Office and handed over a Demarche, conveying the country's serious concern over the brutal killing of five Pakistani nationals in Afghanistan.
UN forum seeks answers to questions on sustainable development reality
Apr 10, 2015, at 02:26 pm
New York, Apr 10 (IBNS): As the Economic and Social Council began on Thursday its Development Cooperation Forum in Incheon, Republic of Korea, senior United Nations officials emphasized the need to build on the success of the Millennium Development Goals and to deliver sustainable development for all by finding strategies to mobilize significant financial resources.
Civilians in Yemen willfully abandoned to misery: Ban
Apr 10, 2015, at 02:25 pm
New York, Apr 10 (IBNS): Countless civilians are being “willfully abandoned to misery†in Yemen, amid a rapidly deteriorating security and humanitarian crises inflamed by escalating violence,Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told reporters at United Nations Headquarters on Thursday.