Barcelona mayor calls for peace amid reports of over 70 injured in Catalonia protests
Oct 16, 2019, at 10:07 am
Moscow (Sputnik/UNI) Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau has called for peace and dialogue amid reports of 74 people injured in protests that took place across Catalonia on Tuesday, over a controversial Supreme Court ruling.
US House passes several measures in support of Hong Kong protesters
Oct 16, 2019, at 10:00 am
Moscow (Sputnik/UNI) The US House of Representatives has passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act that stipulates annual State Department reviews of the autonomy of Hong Kong, as well as other measures supporting demonstrators.
UN’s Bachelet addresses progress and setbacks in human rights worldwide
Oct 16, 2019, at 09:33 am
New York: The world is undeniably facing rising challenges to multilateralism, however work can be done with Member States to strengthen the agreement of the landmark Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN’s top rights official told the committee charged with tackling social, humanitarian and cultural issues, on Tuesday.
Security Council marks transition from 15 years of UN peacekeeping in Haiti
Oct 16, 2019, at 09:23 am
New York: Although 15 years of UN peacekeeping in Haiti has drawn to a close, the Organization’s commitment to strengthening and stabilizing the country, will continue, the Security Council heard on Tuesday.
'Alarmingly high' number of children malnourished worldwide: UNICEF report
Oct 16, 2019, at 09:14 am
New York: Across the globe, at least one-in-three children under-five are malnourished and not developing properly, UNICEF revealed on Tuesday, in its most comprehensive report on children, food and nutrition in 20 years.
Syria war: Executions condemned as violence continues ‘on both sides’ of border with Turkey
Oct 16, 2019, at 09:06 am
New York: Amid ongoing fighting in northern Syria and disturbing reports that extrajudicial killings have been streamed online, the United Nations and their partners are continuing to deliver humanitarian supplies to tens of thousands of people displaced by the violence, UN agencies stressed on Tuesday.
Around 1,500 activists arrested in London in unsanctioned climate protest - Police
Oct 15, 2019, at 06:11 pm
Moscow, Oct 15 (Sputnik/UNI) London's Metropolitan Police have arrested nearly 1,500 people as of Tuesday morning after climate activists defied bans on demonstrating in the UK capital, the law enforcement body said.
Kurdish authorities say Turkish assault displaces 275,000 in northern Syria
Oct 15, 2019, at 05:05 pm
Damascus, Oct 15 (Xinhua/UNI) The Kurdish Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria, known as Rojava, said on Tuesday that the ongoing Turkish assault in northern Syria has so far displaced over 275,000 people.
Beijing urges Ankara to stop offensive in Syria, return to 'right path' of diplomacy
Oct 15, 2019, at 04:22 pm
Beijing, Oct 15 (Sputnik/UNI) Beijing calls on Ankara to stop its military operation in northern Syria and return to diplomacy to resolve the issues around its security concerns, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
Syrian army enters key Kurdish bastion of Manbij city
Oct 15, 2019, at 10:20 am
Damascus (Xinhua/UNI) The Syrian army entered the city of Manbij in northern Syria on Monday for the first time since losing it in 2012, as part of an agreement with the Kurdish forces in control of the city to avert a Turkish assault in the area.
Military operation in northeast Syria could see unintentional release of ISIL affiliates: UN chief
Oct 15, 2019, at 09:34 am
New York: The ongoing Turkish military incursion in northeast Syria could unintentionally lead to the release of scores of people associated with the terrorist group ISIL, the UN Secretary-General fears.
Stop the waste: UN food agencies call for action to reduce global hunger
Oct 15, 2019, at 09:27 am
New York: With one-third of food produced for human consumption lost or wasted, and millions still going hungry, the UN’s food-related agencies are shining a spotlight on the issue: on Monday, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) published its annual State of Food and Agriculture report with findings that could lead to a reduction in food loss and waste, and, earlier in October, the World Food Programme (WFP) launched its awareness-raising #StopTheWaste campaign.
Syrian Army enters Tabqah in Raqqa province, moves northward - Reports
Oct 14, 2019, at 04:25 pm
Damascus, October 14 (Sputnik) The Syrian army has entered the city of Tabqah, which has previously been controlled by the Kurds, and continues moving northward, Lebanese al-Mayadeen broadcaster reported on Monday.
India-American Economist Abhijit Banerjee among to receive Nobel prize in Economics
Oct 14, 2019, at 03:48 pm
Stockholm: The Nobel prize for Economics has been awarded to three persons, including Indian-American economist Abhijit Banerjee, this year.
Turkish airstrike on convoy in north Syria kills 11, injures 74 - Reports
Oct 14, 2019, at 10:09 am
Moscow (Sputnik/UNI) At least 11 people were killed and 74 injured in a Turkish airstrike on a convoy in northern Syria, Kurdish media reported Sunday.
Russia Frigate test fired Kalibr Cruise Missiles in Eastern Mediterranean - Ship Commander
Oct 14, 2019, at 10:02 am
Tartus, Syria, Oct 14 (Sputnik/UNI) The Russian frigate Admiral Makarov test fired Kalibr cruise missiles as part of the drills in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea, the ship's commander, Capt. 2nd Rank Anton Kuprin, told reporters on Monday.
UN chief praises Japanese climate resilience, as Typhoon Hagibis cleanup begins
Oct 14, 2019, at 09:53 am
New York: With Typhoon Hagibis causing destruction and loss of life in Japan, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has praised the leadership role the country is playing in climate resilience, and its “extensive and efficient preparation for this latest extreme weather event”.
UN chief condemns deadly Burkina Faso mosque attack
Oct 14, 2019, at 09:42 am
New York: UN chief António Guterres has strongly condemned Friday’s attack on a mosque in northern Burkina Faso, in a statement released on Saturday.
Four killed in Nigerian building collapse: official
Oct 13, 2019, at 07:17 pm
Lagos, Oct 13 (Xinhua/UNI) A building collapse in Lagos, Nigeria's economic hub has recorded four deaths and at least six injured, according to the emergency management agency.
Putin says Russia ready to help Riyadh in investigation of attacks on Saudi oil facilities
Oct 13, 2019, at 06:46 pm
Dubai (Sputnik/UNI) Russia is ready to assist Riyadh in its investigation of the attack on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities, Russian President Vladimir Putin said an interview ahead of his visit to the kingdom.
Syrian gov't rules out communication with Kurdish forces amid Turkish assault
Oct 13, 2019, at 06:41 pm
Damascus (Xinhua/UNI) Jayez Mousa, governor of Syria's northeastern province of Hasakah, has ruled out any communication with the Kurdish forces amid the ongoing Turkish assault against them in northern Syria, pro-government al-Watan newspaper reported on Sunday.
Burkina Faso: Attack on mosque leaves 15 people killed
Oct 13, 2019, at 06:13 pm
Ouagadougou: At least 15 people were killed during an attack on a mosque in Burkina Faso, media reports said on Sunday.
Reducing disaster risk, a good investment, and ‘the right thing to do’, says Guterres
Oct 13, 2019, at 05:50 pm
New York: There is a strong economic case for climate resilience and reducing the risk of disasters, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a message to mark the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, which falls on Monday.
Ecuador: Protesters agree to talks with government
Oct 13, 2019, at 01:29 pm
United Nations, Oct 13 (UNI) The UN says representatives of Ecuador's government and the country's indigenous groups will hold their first direct talks later on Sunday in a bid to end days of violent protests.
Ecuador Prez orders curfew, militarisation in capital
Oct 13, 2019, at 10:06 am
Quito, Oct 13 (UNI): Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno declared curfew and militarisation of the Metropolitan District of Quito on Saturday after 10 days of anti-government protests.
One dead, 50 injured as Typhoon Hagibis makes landfall on Japan's Izu Peninsula
Oct 12, 2019, at 07:26 pm
Tokyo (Xinhua/UNI) Typhoon Hagibis made landfall on the Izu Peninsula on Japan's main island at 7:00 p.m. Saturday local time, bringing heavy downpours and winds, while the country's weather agency issued heavy rain emergency warnings for more prefectures.
Al-Arabiya journalist arrested in Turkey for covering military operation in Syria
Oct 12, 2019, at 06:27 pm
Moscow (Sputnik/UNI) Turkish authorities arrested on Saturday a Syrian journalist, Zidan Zanklo, employed by the Saudi Al-Arabiya broadcaster, for reporting on Operation Peace Spring, Ankara's recently launched offensive in north Syria.
Xi Jinping's historic visit to elevate Nepal-China ties: PM Oli
Oct 12, 2019, at 11:53 am
Kathmandu, Oct 12 (UNI): Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Nepal will be a historic one that will lift Nepal-China ties to a new level, Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said here Friday.
Ecuador: UN ‘stands ready’ to support talks, in bid to end political turmoil
Oct 12, 2019, at 08:09 am
New York: Amid violent street protests that have rocked Ecuador’s Government, fomenting a political crisis, the UN Secretary-General has voiced his concern, saying the Organization is standing by to help mediate if politicians can agree to sit down for talks.
Ecuador: UN ‘stands ready’ to support talks, in bid to end political turmoil
Oct 12, 2019, at 08:09 am
New York: Amid violent street protests that have rocked Ecuador’s Government, fomenting a political crisis, the UN Secretary-General has voiced his concern, saying the Organization is standing by to help mediate if politicians can agree to sit down for talks.