Heads of German, Iraqi Govts want anti-IS fight to continue in light of Baghdadi video
May 01, 2019, at 09:17 am
Berlin, May 1 (Sputnik/UNI) German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi have called for the continuation of the fight against the Islamic State terrorist group (IS, outlawed in Russia) in the wake of the release of a video featuring a man who resembles IS leader Abu Bakr Baghdadi.
May 01, 2019, at 08:43 am
New York, May 1 (IBNS): The United Nations security force for Abyei remains essential to stability in the border regions between Sudan and South Sudan, the UN peacekeeping chief said on Tuesday, proposing the creation of a civilian unit to support progress towards political resolution of the dispute between the neighboring countries, and requesting a six-month extension of its mandate.
‘Action and tangible progress’ needed to finally ‘win the peace’ for Syrians: UN envoy
May 01, 2019, at 08:39 am
New York, May 1 (IBNS): It will take “action and tangible progress” between Syrian Government and opposition leaders, not just dialogue, to bring about lasting peace said the UN Special Envoy for the war-torn country on Tuesday, stressing that Syria “contains many threats for renewed escalation”.
UN aid teams scramble to reach ‘most remote places’ cut off by Cyclone Kenneth in Mozambique
May 01, 2019, at 08:09 am
New York, May 1 (IBNS): With heavy rains expected to continue in the coming days across northern Mozambique, access to the most remote areas affected by Cyclone Kenneth “remains difficult” the UN warned on Tuesday.
May 01, 2019, at 08:00 am
New York, May 1 (IBNS): Since fighting broke out on the edge of Libya’s capital, Tripoli, earlier this month, over 42,000 people have been displaced and thousands are believed trapped in the city’s southern outskirts. As UN humanitarian teams work around the clock to provide life-saving assistance, human rights chief Michelle Bachelet stressed on Tuesday the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire, and humanitarian corridor for civilians.
Libya: UN to support thousands uprooted by Tripoli clashes, renews call for humanitarian truce
Apr 30, 2019, at 10:51 pm
Libya, Apr 30 (IBNS): Since fighting broke out on the edge of Libya’s capital, Tripoli, earlier this month, over 42,000 people have been displaced and thousands are believed trapped in the city’s southern outskirts, United Nations (UN) reports said.
Emperor Akihito to abdicate throne on Tuesday
Apr 30, 2019, at 05:34 pm
Tokyo, Apr 30 (Xinhua) Japan's Emperor Akihito will abdicate at the end of Tuesday marking the end of the three-decade long Heisei Era and the first time a monarch here has left the Chrysanthemum Throne within their lifetime in more than 200 years.
Suspicious items found in New Zealand's Christchurch, one arrested
Apr 30, 2019, at 05:14 pm
Wellington, Apr 30 (Xinhua/UNI) New Zealand police located a package containing a suspected explosive device and ammunition at a vacant address on Newcastle Street in Christchurch, a police statement said on Tuesday.
China to lift hold on blacklisting JeM chief Masood Azhar as global terrorist
Apr 30, 2019, at 03:32 pm
Beijing, Apr 30 (UNI) China is expected to lift its hold on Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar at a UN sanctions committee on May 1, according to the report.
Myanmar military defuses more landmines in western state
Apr 30, 2019, at 10:16 am
Yangon, Apr 30 (Xinhua/UNI) The Myanmar security forces have defused three more improvised explosive devices (IED), planted by an ethnic insurgent group, the Arakan Army (AA), in Rakhine state, the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Defense Services said on Tuesday.
4 killed, 2 missing after south China flood
Apr 30, 2019, at 10:14 am
Guangzhou, Apr 30 (Xinhua/UNI) Four people were confirmed dead and two remained missing after a flood hit a village in south China's Guangdong Province Monday night, local authorities said Tuesday.
Apr 30, 2019, at 10:11 am
New York, Apr 30 (IBNS): The UN is “continuing to address the humanitarian, economic and political crisis in the Occupied Palestinian Territory” but efforts are continually undermined by the lack of any political progress towards a two-State solution, said the head of UN Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) on Monday.
Apr 30, 2019, at 10:06 am
New York, Apr 30 (IBNS): A “disturbing groundswell” of hate-based violence and intolerance aimed at worshippers across all faiths, must be countered soon before it’s too late, the United Nations Secretary-General said on Monday, noting murderous attacks in just the past few days on a synagogue in California, and a church in Burkina Faso.
Apr 30, 2019, at 09:56 am
New York, Apr 30 (IBNS): Without increased support, the health, education and well-being of at least 327,000 children from Venezuela living as migrants and refugees in Colombia will be in jeopardy, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Monday.
Apr 30, 2019, at 09:50 am
New York, Apr 30 (IBNS): Justice can be hard to come by in countries hit by conflict. To ensure that communities can settle disputes, and see criminals lawfully punished, UN peacekeeping missions support mobile courts, which travel to places where no regular court exists.
Islamic State 'leader' al-Baghdadi appears in first video since 2014, refers to Lanka attacks
Apr 30, 2019, at 09:17 am
New York, Apr 30 (IBNS): Days after Islamic State claimed responsibility for the terror attack in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday claiming over 250 lives, the dreaded terrorist group, which was in retreat after losing ground in Syria, has released a video where a man could be seen claiming to be its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
Uzbekistan and UN continue to expand cooperation
Apr 29, 2019, at 10:51 pm
Beijing, Apr 29 (IBNS): President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, at his residence in Beijing on Apr 26.
IMF committed to support Uzbekistan, Christine Lagarde informs Prez Shavkat Mirziyoyev
Apr 29, 2019, at 10:38 pm
Beijing, Apr 29 (IBNS): President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Christine Lagarde, Managing Director and Chairwoman of the International Monetary Fund at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on April 25.
Senior UN official strongly condemns Southern California synagogue attack
Apr 29, 2019, at 10:05 am
New York, Apr 29 (IBNS): The top official for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) has strongly condemned the attack Saturday on a synagogue in Southern California, denouncing the deadly incident as a hate crime targeting Sabbath worshipers on the last day of Passover.
UN appeals for international support as flood waters rise in wake of second Mozambique cyclone
Apr 29, 2019, at 09:43 am
New York, Apr 29 (IBNS): With Mozambique and Comoros battling heavy rains and raging flood waters in the wake of Cyclone Kenneth – the second major storm to hit southern Africa in the past six weeks – the United Nations and its humanitarian partners are supporting national authorities in assessing needs and providing help.
How UN cultural treasures helped set the stage for Game of Thrones
Apr 29, 2019, at 09:28 am
New York, Apr 29 (IBNS): From King’s Landing to the Iron Bank, so many of the breath-taking backdrops seen on the smash hit Game of Thrones television series are available for future generations to enjoy, thanks to a key, but little-known role played by the United Nations cultural agency.
Work to make the world a better place: 5 things you need to know about ‘green jobs’
Apr 29, 2019, at 09:22 am
New York, Apr 29 (IBNS): Imagine a world in which practically everyone works in jobs that are helping to transform the global economy, and bring about a world where business can thrive and the needs of the most vulnerable people are met.
Kim a 'professional, well-trained' leader: Russia
Apr 28, 2019, at 08:24 pm
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Apr 28 (Sputnik): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un proved to be a professional and well-trained head of state during his recent expanded-format talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Russian Far East, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday.
China doesn't support Western sanctions against Russia: Kremlin
Apr 28, 2019, at 07:42 pm
Vladivostok, Apr 28 (Sputnik): China's cautious policies in its economic ties with Russia do not mean China supports Western sanctions against Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday.
Israeli PM condemns California synagogue attack
Apr 28, 2019, at 06:07 pm
Jerusalem, Apr 28 (Xinhua/UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned on Sunday the deadly attack in a California synagogue, saying it was an "attack on the heart of the Jewish people."
Israel frees two Syrian prisoners: military
Apr 28, 2019, at 05:59 pm
Jerusalem, Apr 28 (Xinhua/UNI) Israel's military said on Sunday that it released two Syrian citizens after missing Israeli soldier's remains were returned to Israel.
Iraq summons US diplomat over offensive comments
Apr 28, 2019, at 05:02 pm
Baghdad, Apr 28 (Xinhua/UNI) Iraqi Foreign Ministry on Sunday said that it has summoned the charge d'affaires of the US embassy in Baghdad over comments on social media considered offensive to the diplomatic norms.
Spanish Prime Minister hopes stable government will be formed after general election
Apr 28, 2019, at 04:40 pm
Madrid, Apr 28 (Sputnik/UNI) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez voted on Sunday in the country's snap general election and voiced his belief that it would be possible to form a stable government as a result of the ongoing election.
A world first: Women at the helm of every UN Regional Commission
Apr 28, 2019, at 04:22 pm
New York, Apr 28 (IBNS): Although United Nations Regional Commissions have been in existence for more than 70 years, for the first time ever, each one is currently headed by a woman designated by Secretary-General António Guterres.
Twelve killed, nearly 15,000 flee home as floods, landslides hit western Indonesia
Apr 28, 2019, at 04:06 pm
Jakarta, Apr 28 (Xinhua/UNI) A total of 12 people were killed, eight others went missing and almost 15,000 people took shelters as floods and landslides hit the Indonesian capital of Jakarta and Bengkulu province in western parts of the country, disaster official said on Sunday.