Guterres: Security Council’s African alliances ‘needed and appreciated more than ever’

Oct 08, 2019, at 08:37 am

New York: The Security Council’s strong engagement with its Member States, partner organizations and institutions in conflict prevention efforts on the African continent is needed “more than ever”, the Secretary-General told the 15-member peace and security body on Monday.  

‘Dangerous nationalism’ seriously threatens efforts to tackle statelessness: UNHCR chief

Oct 08, 2019, at 08:28 am

New York:Hate speech and misguided nationalism present a serious threat to efforts to tackle statelessness, despite growing public awareness of the problem, UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi said on Monday.

Turning waste into wealth: World Habitat Day focus on cleaning up cities

Oct 08, 2019, at 08:19 am

New York: Waste can have a devastating effect on public health, the environment, and the climate, but cutting-edge innovation and technology can provide improved, cheaper solutions to the challenge, and help cities and communities to see waste as a business opportunity. This was the message marking World Habitat Day, on Monday, with a focus on waste management.

Over 130 people arrested in London over extinction rebellion protests on Monday: Police

Oct 07, 2019, at 08:23 pm

Moscow, Oct 7 (Sputnik/UNI) Over 130 people were arrested in London in connection with climate change protests Extinction Rebellion as of 11.30 GMT on Monday, the Metropolitan Police said.

First two Hong Kong citizens charged under new law banning masks in protests

Oct 07, 2019, at 05:53 pm

Moscow (Sputnik/UNI) Hong Kong authorities brought on Monday the first charges against two citizens under the recently enacted law prohibiting the wearing of masks during protests, media reported.

One killed in shooting in S Finland

Oct 07, 2019, at 08:49 am

Helsinki (Xinhua/UNI) A person was shot dead in the city of Lahti, southern Finland on Sunday, said the police.

Death toll rises past 104 after clashes renew across Iraq – Reports

Oct 07, 2019, at 08:42 am

Cairo, Oct 7 (Sputnik/UNI) More protesters were killed and injured in fresh clashes with security forces across Iraq on Sunday night, media said.

Hundreds of Lebanese protest against deteriorating living conditions

Oct 06, 2019, at 07:31 pm

Beirut, Oct 6 (Xinhua/UNI) Hundreds of Lebanese people protested on Sunday against deteriorating economic conditions in the country and the absence of basic services, the National News Agency reported.

UN chief encouraged by release of Cameroon opposition leader

Oct 06, 2019, at 07:19 pm

New York: The UN Secretary-General is encouraged by the release of the leader of the main opposition party in Cameroon.  Maurice Kamto had spent the past nine months in jail following peaceful protests disputing the outcome of the October 2018 presidential election in which he was a candidate.

Israel discovers 5,000-year-old Canaanite city with ritual temple

Oct 06, 2019, at 06:55 pm

Jerusalem, Oct 6 (Xinhua) A huge 5,000-year-old Canaanite city with a ritual temple was discovered in the center of Israel, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) reported on Sunday.

Thousands of people protesting in Hong Kong against anti-mask law: Reports

Oct 06, 2019, at 04:49 pm

Beijing, Oct 6 (Sputnik/UNI) Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday angered by the introduction of the law that bans wearing face masks during protests and other public gatherings, media reported.

Four people killed in bar shooting in Kansas City: Police

Oct 06, 2019, at 04:46 pm

Moscow, Oct 6 (Sputnik/UNI) Four people were killed and five others were injured in a bar shooting in Kansas City, Kansas (KCK), KCK police department headquarters said on Sunday.

Hong Kong metro partially resumes operations after closure due to protests

Oct 06, 2019, at 11:15 am

Beijing, Oct 6 (Sputnik) The metro in Hong Kong, where mass protests have been going on for more than four months, partially resumed work after more than a day-long suspension, the city government said on Sunday.

One dead, another injured in shootout in Finland

Oct 05, 2019, at 11:42 pm

Helsinki, Oct 5 (Xinhua/UNI) A man was shot dead and a woman injured in Alavus, central western Finland on Friday night, local media reported Saturday.

Anti-gov't protests continue in Iraq amid unrest

Oct 05, 2019, at 11:39 pm

Baghdad, Oct 5 (Xinhua/UNI) Hundreds of Iraqi people took to the streets of eastern Baghdad on Saturday as unrest entered its fifth day in Iraq, with security forces unleashing tear gas canisters and live ammunition to disperse them.

Armed attackers kill 8 in northern Rwanda: media

Oct 05, 2019, at 11:35 pm

Kigali, Oct 5 (Xinhua/UNI) Eight people were killed by armed attackers on Friday night in nothern Rwanda, local media reported on Saturday.

Iraq witnesses violent protests, 93 dead

Oct 05, 2019, at 09:19 pm

Baghdad: The ongoing agitation in Iraq, which is going on for the past four days, has claimed 93 lives so far, media reports said.

Iraq: 93 die in anti-govt protests, around 4000 injured

Oct 05, 2019, at 05:59 pm

Baghdad, Oct 5 (UNI): The ongoing agitation in the oil-rich country has refused to die, even after claiming 93 lives and leaving around 4,000 people wounded in the last four days, an official said here on Saturday.

Gunmen abduct British man, Filipino wife in southern Philippines

Oct 05, 2019, at 10:07 am

Manila (Xinhua/UNI) Unidentified gunmen on Friday evening abducted a British and his Filipino wife in Zamboanga del Sur province in the southern Philippines.

Anti-terrorism prosecutor takes over probe into Paris police HQ knife attack

Oct 05, 2019, at 10:05 am

Paris (Xinhua/UNI) The counter-terrorism unit of the Paris prosecutor's office on Friday took over the investigation into the deadly knife attack in Paris police headquarters, according to local media.

EU rejects UK’s request for weekend talks on Brexit amid looming deadline - Reports

Oct 05, 2019, at 09:56 am

Moscow (Sputnik/UNI) The European Union has rejected the United Kingdom’s request for the talks on the UK withdrawal from the bloc to be held over the weekend just several weeks ahead of the Brexit deadline, media have reported, citing EU sources.

UN expresses concern following wave of street protests in Iraq and elsewhere

Oct 05, 2019, at 08:51 am

New York: The United Nations is urging authorities in Iraq to allow citizens to exercise their right to freedom of expression after the security forces opened fire on mass anti-government protests which began earlier this week.

UN commits to help Pacific island agriculture adapt and survive climate crisis

Oct 05, 2019, at 08:33 am

New York: The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) pledged on Friday to work hand in hand with the people of the Pacific to improve nutrition, and mitigate the worst effects of climate change, which pose an existential threat to many island nations across the region.

Pakistani gov't denies rumours about Prime Minister meeting with Taliban - Reports

Oct 04, 2019, at 07:29 pm

Moscow, Oct 4 (Sputnik/UNI) The Pakistani authorities have rebuffed media allegations that there was a meeting between Prime Minister Imran Khan and the Taliban leadership, local media reported on Friday.

Hong Kong protests: Face mask banned as Carrie Lam invokes Emergency powers

Oct 04, 2019, at 07:03 pm

Hong Kong:  Announcing imposition of some Emergency powers, Hong Kong's chief executive Carrie Lam has invoked a colonial-era law to ban use of face masks by anti-government pro-democracy protesters.

Bangladesh's top fugitive criminal arrested from Dubai

Oct 04, 2019, at 06:58 pm

Dhaka: In a major development,  Bangladeshi top-listed fugitive criminal Zeesan has been arrested in Dubai, media reports said on Friday.

Iraqi officers liquidate IS terrorists who blocked off road amid protests – Press Service

Oct 04, 2019, at 10:21 am

Baghdad, Oct 4 (Sputnik/UNI) Members of the Islamic State terror organization (banned in Russia) blocked off a road between the Iraqi capital of Baghdad and the city of Samarra amid anti-government protests in the country, the press service of the Iraqi security service said on Friday, adding that security officers subsequently liquidated the group.

Saudi national gets over 12 years for lying about Al-Qaeda camp - US Justice Dept

Oct 04, 2019, at 10:18 am

Washington, Oct 4 (Sputnik/UNI) A US court sentenced a Saudi national to more than 12 years in prison for lying to the FBI about attending a training camp in Afghanistan that was run by the al-Qaeda terrorist group (outlawed in Russia), the Justice Department said in a statement.

Can we feed the world and ensure no one goes hungry?

Oct 04, 2019, at 10:14 am

New York: Enough food is produced today to feed everyone on the planet, but hunger is on the rise in some parts of the world, and some 821 million people are considered to be “chronically undernourished”. What steps are being taken to ensure that everyone, worldwide, receives sufficient food?

Security Council must seize 'golden opportunity' for stability in Great Lakes region: UN envoy

Oct 04, 2019, at 10:07 am

New York: The international community must step up efforts to end instability around Africa’s Great Lakes so that millions there can benefit from its riches, the UN Special Envoy for the region told the Security Council on Thursday.