Preventing and resolving conflicts must form ‘backbone’ of collective efforts – UN chief
Dec 07, 2018, at 10:14 am
New York, Dec 7 (IBNS): More countries are experiencing violent conflict now than at any time over the past 30 years, Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Thursday, underscoring that the world has a responsibility to act “collectively”.
UN launches new framework to strengthen fight against terrorism
Dec 07, 2018, at 10:13 am
New York, Dec 7 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres launched a new Organization-wide framework on Thursday to coordinate efforts across the peace and security, humanitarian, human rights and sustainable development sectors.
Western Sahara: A 'peaceful solution’ to conflict is possible, says UN envoy
Dec 07, 2018, at 10:12 am
New York, Dec 7 (IBNS): The first UN-led talks in six years over the disputed Western Sahara-region concluded on a positive note on Thursday in Geneva, where the Organization’s representative Horst Köhler said that further discussions are planned “in the first quarter of 2019”.
Yemen war: UN chief urges good faith as ‘milestone’ talks get underway in Sweden
Dec 07, 2018, at 10:11 am
New York, Dec 7 (IBNS): The Yemeni Government and the Houthi opposition have gathered at United Nations-sponsored political talks, close to the Swedish capital, Stockholm, aimed at ending nearly four years of brutal war in the country.
Yemen war: UN-backed talks to silence the guns begin in Sweden
Dec 07, 2018, at 09:52 am
New York, Dec 7 (IBNS): Highly anticipated UN-brokered consultations about substantive talks which could lead to an end to more than three years of brutal conflict across Yemen, have begun in Sweden. Brutal fighting has left the Middle East nation divided between Government and rebel forces, with millions on the brink of famine, and the economy and society in ruins.
A safer, more dignified journey for all migrants, tops agenda at global conference in Marrakech
Dec 07, 2018, at 09:46 am
New York, Dec 7 (IBNS): Top politicians and officials from across the world will gather in Marrakech, Morocco this weekend, ahead of a major conference convened by the UN, to formally adopt an all-inclusive, extensive global agreement aimed at making migration safer, and more dignified for all.
France protests: Amid "yellow vest" riot fears Eiffel Tower to remain close tomorrow
Dec 07, 2018, at 08:56 am
Paris, Dec 7 (IBNS): Amid fears of further street violence by "yellow vest", the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris might remain closed on Saturday, media reports said.
Yemen war: UN-backed talks to silence the guns due to begin in Stockholm
Dec 06, 2018, at 02:24 pm
New York, Dec 6 (IBNS): Hopes are high that the warring parties in Yemen will begin long-delayed consultations on Thursday over ending the conflict that has ravaged the Middle East nation for over three years, leaving millions of civilians dependent on international assistance.
Dec 06, 2018, at 02:20 pm
New York, Dec 6 (IBNS) :“Peace and development are indivisible,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Wednesday, encouraging a stronger push along what he dubbed “the peace continuum” as the “best guarantee against instability and insecurity.”
A safer, more dignified journey for all migrants, tops agenda at global conference in Marrakech
Dec 06, 2018, at 02:07 pm
New York, Dec 6 (IBNS): Top politicians and officials from across the world will gather in Marrakech, Morocco this weekend, ahead of a major conference convened by the UN, to formally adopt an all-inclusive, extensive global agreement aimed at making migration safer, and more dignified for all.
First Western Sahara talks at UN in six years, begin in Geneva
Dec 06, 2018, at 01:49 pm
New York, Dec 6 (IBNS): Talks have begun at the UN on the future of Western Sahara – the first in years – the Organization announced on Wednesday.
Millions more migrant workers, means countries lose ‘most productive part’ of workforce
Dec 06, 2018, at 01:20 pm
New York, Dec 6 (IBNS): A new study launched on Wednesday by the International Labour Organization (ILO) reveals that the number of migrant workers has jumped by millions, leaving some countries without “the most productive part of their workforce.”
Syrian civilians must be protected amid ISIL executions and airstrikes: Bachelet
Dec 06, 2018, at 01:18 pm
New York, Dec 6 (IBNS): Reports that violent extremists in Syria have executed civilians in the east of the war-torn country have been condemned by the UN’s top rights official, Michelle Bachelet.
Trust and support of Iraqis essential for success of UN’s Da’esh terror investigation
Dec 05, 2018, at 09:21 am
New York, Dec 5 (IBNS): Delivering a summary of his first report to the Security Council, Special Adviser and head of the UN Investigative Team for Accountability of Da’esh – the Arabic name for the extremist group ISIL which recently held sway over large parts of Iraq and Syria - said that the team can only be effective if it gains the trust of Iraqi society.
UN expert ‘shocked’ by Egyptian reprisals against human rights defenders she met
Dec 05, 2018, at 09:18 am
New York, Dec 5 (IBNS): A United Nations independent rights expert has condemned Egyptian Government reprisals, which included housing demolitions and arbitrary arrests, against human rights defenders and others she encountered while visiting the country just over a month ago.
UN recognises role of sport in achieving sustainable development
Dec 05, 2018, at 09:08 am
New York, Dec 5 (IBNS): The power of sport to help make sustainable development a reality and, in particular, the 2030 Agenda – the United Nations’ blueprint to transform the world for the benefit of all – has been explicitly recognized by a General Assembly resolution, adopted at UN Headquarters on Monday.
Global aid appeal targets more than 93 million most in need next year
Dec 05, 2018, at 09:05 am
New York, Dec 5 (IBNS): Conflict has pushed tens of millions of people into a situation where they are in urgent need of help, the UN’s relief chief said on Tuesday, in an appeal for funds that could top $25 billion to support life-saving aid projects in over 40 countries next year.
French govt blinks, suspends fuel tax hike for 6 months
Dec 04, 2018, at 08:15 pm
Paris, Dec 4 (IBNS): The French administration has blinked in the face of the Yellow Jacket protests with France Prime Minister Edouard Philippe on Tuesday declaring a roll back of the fuel tax hike that had resulted in violent protests across the country, latest reports said.
Kapoor-Leung duo win inaugural Birmingham International Piano Chamber Music competition
Dec 04, 2018, at 06:40 pm
London, Dec 4 (IBNS): Violinist Usha Kapoor and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire postgraduate student Edward Leung have won the first Birmingham International Piano Chamber Music Competition.
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‘We need to do more’ to transform the world, deputy UN chief tells African audiences
Dec 04, 2018, at 09:20 am
New York, Dec 4 (IBNS): During her current trip to South Africa, Deputy-Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has spoken at several events in Johannesburg, on the importance of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development - the UN’s blueprint to end extreme poverty, fight injustice, and protect the planet, ensuring that no one is left behind.
Evacuation of wounded Yemenis from rebel-held capital may bolster fresh peace talks
Dec 04, 2018, at 09:12 am
New York, Dec 4 (IBNS): A United Nations chartered aircraft has transported some fifty badly injured Yemenis from the capital Sana’a to hospitals in Muscat, the capital of Oman, for treatment, the UN envoy for the war-torn country has announced.
Persons with disabilities bike towards sustainability
Dec 04, 2018, at 09:09 am
New York, Dec 4 (IBNS): People with disabilities in Ukraine are contributing to the development of a network of environmentally friendly bicycle routes which are helping to protect unique local landscapes.
South Sudan: UN condemns ‘brutal’ sexual assaults on roads to Bentiu
Dec 04, 2018, at 09:04 am
New York, Dec 4 (IBNS): The United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan has condemned a series of brutal sexual assaults on women and girls, travelling on the road to Bentiu, a town in the north of the war-ravaged country.
Four things the UN chief wants world leaders to know, at key COP24 climate conference opening
Dec 04, 2018, at 09:02 am
New York, Dec 4 (IBNS): During the UN COP24 Climate Change Conference grand opening on Monday, Secretary-General António Guterres told over 150 world leaders gathered for climate action that “we are in deep trouble” and asked decision-makers to focus on four key things: stepping up climate action, according to a solid plan, with more funding, as a smart investment in the future of the planet.
First-ever UN report on disability and development, illustrates inclusion gaps
Dec 04, 2018, at 08:49 am
New York, Dec 4 (IBNS): The United Nations launched its first-ever flagship report on disability and development on Monday; published by, for, and with, persons with disabilities, in the hopes of fostering more accessible, and disability-inclusive societies.
Fuel stations run dry as Yellow Jackets protest in France
Dec 03, 2018, at 09:35 pm
Paris, Dec 3 (IBNS): Fuel stations were running dry in France on Monday with "Yellow Jacket" protesters blocking access to the Total company's 11 fuel depots, reports said, adding that the stocks of several companies fell as a result of the situation.
Senior ISIS leader killed during airstrike in Syria, claims US-led coalition
Dec 03, 2018, at 05:07 pm
Damascus, Dec 3 (IBNS): The US-led coalition, which is fighting ISIS in Syria and Iraq, has said one leader of the terror group was killed during an airstrike in Syria, media reports on Monday.
China agrees to reduce tariffs on US cars: Donald Trump tweets
Dec 03, 2018, at 05:00 pm
Beijing/Washington, Dec 3 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Monday said China will 'reduce and remove' 40 percent tariff it had placed on American cars imported into China.
Xi Jinping awarded Argentina's highest decoration
Dec 03, 2018, at 04:58 pm
Buenos Aires, Dec 3 (IBNS): Chinese President Xi Jinping received Argentina's highest decoration, the Order of the Liberator General San Martin, from President Mauricio Macri on Sunday.
Qatar government announces decision to pull out of OPEC
Dec 03, 2018, at 03:39 pm
Doha, Dec 3 (IBNS): Qatar on Monday announced its decision to withdraw from Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in order to focus on increasing production of natural gas.