2020’s ‘wind of madness’ indicates growing instability: UN chief

Feb 05, 2020, at 10:04 am

New York/IBNS: Rising instability and unpredictable geopolitical tensions have led to a “wind of madness” across the world, Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday during his main annual press conference for journalists at UN Headquarters in New York.

Bolivia: UN underlines support for ‘credible, transparent and inclusive’ election

Feb 05, 2020, at 10:01 am

New York/IBNS: With Bolivia this week reaching a “decisive stage” in its electoral process, the United Nations “will do everything possible” to support the country in holding a vote that is credible, transparent and inclusive, envoy Jean Arnault has said.

Both sides in Libya conflict agree need for lasting ceasefire: UN negotiator

Feb 05, 2020, at 09:58 am

New York/IBNS: The UN negotiator leading talks in Geneva to secure an end to fighting in Libya said on Tuesday that high-ranking officials from both sides of the conflict have agreed on the need for a “permanent and lasting” ceasefire to replace an uncertain truce.

Former Kenyan president Daniel arap Moi dies

Feb 04, 2020, at 08:24 pm

Nairobi/UNI: Former Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi, the country's longest-serving leader, passed away on Tuesday. Moi was 95. President Uhuru Kenyatta in a statement said Moi died at the Nairobi Hospital in the presence of his family.

Shooting in Mexican arcade kills 8, injures 1 : Prosecutor's Office

Feb 04, 2020, at 06:42 pm

Mexico City/Sputnik: An unknown shooter opened fire in a slot machine hall in the city of Uruapan in the central Mexican state of Michoacan, killing eight people and injuring one another, the local prosecutor's office said on Tuesday.

Total of 46 foreign airlines suspend fights to China : authorities

Feb 04, 2020, at 06:35 pm

Beijing/Sputnik: A total of 46 foreign airlines have so far suspended flights to and from China due to the spread of the novel coronavirus originating in the Asian country, the Civil Aviation Administration of China said on Tuesday.

China against panic, global overreaction to Coronavirus - Foreign Minister

Feb 04, 2020, at 05:43 pm

Beijing/Sputnik: China understands the rational and necessary measures that some countries are taking to control the spread of the new type of coronavirus, but opposes overreaction and panic, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Greek police detain 40 illegal migrants at riots on Lesbos Island : reports

Feb 04, 2020, at 05:35 pm

Athens/Sputnik/UNI: Greek police have detained 40 irregular migrants over their involvement in recent mass riots in the Moria refugee camp on Greece's Lesbos island that quickly turned into clashes with law enforcement, Greek media reported.

Total of 46 foreign airlines suspend fights to China : authorities

Feb 04, 2020, at 05:32 pm

Beijing/Sputnik/UNI: A total of 46 foreign airlines have so far suspended flights to and from China due to the spread of the novel coronavirus originating in the Asian country, the Civil Aviation Administration of China said on Tuesday.

China: First batch of Coronavirus-affected patients received at Wuhan hospital built in 10 days

Feb 04, 2020, at 03:26 pm

Wuhan/IBNS: A hospital built in 10 days in Chinese city Wuhan received its first batch of patients affected by novel Coronavirus, which claimed more than 360 lives in the country, on Monday, media reports said.

‘Spectre of poverty’ hangs over tribes and indigenous groups: UN labour agency

Feb 04, 2020, at 10:20 am

New York/IBNS: Indigenous and tribal communities are around three times more likely to face extreme poverty than others with women “consistently at the bottom of all social and economic indicators”, UN labour experts said on Monday.

Global initiative launched to keep top sports events safe from terrorism

Feb 04, 2020, at 10:07 am

New York/IBNS: Representatives from international sporting federations and the private sector joined with ambassadors at UN Headquarters in New York on Monday to launch a global programme aimed at safeguarding major sporting events from terrorism-related threats.

Syria: UN health agency highlights ‘critical health threats’ facing Idlib civilians

Feb 04, 2020, at 10:04 am

New York/IBNS: The World Health Organization (WHO) raised the alarm on Monday over critical health threats facing hundreds-of thousands of Syrians forced to flee due to intensified hostilities in Syria’s northwest, where health facilities and workers have increasingly come under attack.

You are my everything: Sheryl Sandberg announces her engagement

Feb 04, 2020, at 09:39 am

Los Angeles/IBNS: Nearly five years after being widowed, Facebook's number two executive Sheryl Sandberg on Monday announced that she has decided to marry marketing executive Tom Bernthal.

ISIS claims responsibility for London attack

Feb 04, 2020, at 09:06 am

London/IBNS: Islamic State terrorist group on Monday claimed responsibility for the stabbing incident in London which left two people hurt.

Islamic state claims responsibility for Sunday's attack in South London: Reports

Feb 03, 2020, at 06:55 pm

Moscow/Sputnik: The Islamic State terrorist group (IS, banned in Russia) has claimed responsibility for the attack that occurred on Sunday in south London, the Reuters news agency reported on Monday, citing the IS-linked Amaq information outlet.

London stabbing incident: Attacker identified as Sudesh Amman

Feb 03, 2020, at 09:25 am

London/IBNS: Police on Sunday shot dead a man after he stabbed three persons in London city.

Two hurt in stabbing incident in London, attacker shot dead

Feb 02, 2020, at 10:29 pm

London/IBNS: Describing the incident as 'terrorist-related', the police said its officials shot dead a man who stabbed two people in London on Sunday.

Man stabs multiple people in London

Feb 02, 2020, at 09:29 pm

London/IBNS: The police on Sunday said a man was shot after he stabbed several persons in south London.

Nine killed in airstrikes in Syrian Idlib: monitor

Feb 02, 2020, at 09:12 pm

Damascus,/Xinhua/UNI: A total of nine people were killed on Sunday by airstrikes that targeted Syria's northwestern province of Idlib, a war monitor reported.

Russia evacuates 2nd group of citizens from China via border points in Primorye: official

Feb 02, 2020, at 08:57 pm

Vladivostok/Sputnik/UNI: Russia has begun evacuating a second group of its nationals by land over the Russia-China border in the far eastern region of Primorye, a representative of the regional government told Sputnik.

Around 20 killed in stampede at Tanzania church service: police

Feb 02, 2020, at 08:39 pm

Dar Es Salaam/Xinhua/UNI: At least 20 worshippers were killed and 16 others injured in a stampede at a church service Saturday evening at a stadium in northern Tanzania, local police said on Sunday.

Syrian state television says several journalists wounded near Aleppo

Feb 02, 2020, at 08:07 pm

Cairo/Sputnik/UNI: Syrian state television reported on Sunday that several journalists covering Syrian army operations had been wounded in the vicinity of Aleppo.

Mexico: UNICEF calls for implementation of protocol to protect migrant children

Feb 02, 2020, at 05:33 pm

New York/IBNS: Authorities in Mexico are being reminded by the UN children’s agency, UNICEF, of the need to protect the rights of migrant children who enter the country.

New Iraqi Prime Minister-designate urged to act on reforms and accountability

Feb 02, 2020, at 05:17 pm

New York/IBNS: The top UN official in Iraq is calling on the country’s newly designated Prime Minister to urgently deliver on reforms and demands for accountability, amid ongoing protests.

UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ by military escalation in northwest Syria

Feb 02, 2020, at 05:11 pm

New York/IBNS: The UN Secretary-General has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in northwest Syria.

IDF says another rocket fired from gaza as anger against Trump's deal mounts

Feb 02, 2020, at 10:37 am

Tel Aviv/Sputnik: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Saturday that another rocket had been fired from Gaza toward Israel amid the Arab world's mounting anger against the US' Middle East peace plan.

UN chief calls for immediate cessation of hostilities in NW Syria

Feb 02, 2020, at 10:14 am

United Nations, Feb 2 (Xinhua) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in northwest Syria.

Iran Ukraine jointly decipher black box of crashed Ukrainian plane: Iranian minister

Feb 02, 2020, at 09:53 am

Tehran/Xinhua: Iranian Minister of Road and Urban Development Mohammad Eslami said on Saturday that Iran and Ukraine are jointly investigating the black box of the downed Ukrainian plane in Iran, Tehran Times daily reported.

Novosibirsk cafe roof collapse leaves 1 Dead, 4 Injured - Russian Emergencies Ministry

Feb 02, 2020, at 08:48 am

Novosibirsk/Sputnik: One person has been reported dead and a further four injured following the collapse of a rood at a cafe in Russia’s Novosibirsk , a Russian Emergencies Ministry official told Sputnik early Sunday.