UN chief, Security Council condemn deadly attack on peacekeepers in Mali
Apr 16, 2018, at 02:51 pm
New York, Apr 16 (IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General is calling on political leaders in Mali to ensure those responsible for a deadly assault on peacekeepers serving in the north are brought to justice.
Benjamin Netanyahu expresses 'full support' to Trump's decision to conduct air strikes on Syria
Apr 16, 2018, at 03:40 am
Tel Aviv, Apr 15 (IBNS): Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed his 'full support' to the decision taken by US President Donald Trump and several other western powers over conducting air strikes in Syria in connection with alleged use of chemical weapons in the country recently.
Security Council rejects Russian request to condemn airstrikes in Syria
Apr 15, 2018, at 09:47 pm
New York, Apr 15 (IBNS): In an address to an emergency meeting of the Security Council on Saturday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres cautioned against the crisis in Syria “spiraling out of control."
Following airstrikes, UN chief warns against escalation over Syria
Apr 15, 2018, at 09:40 pm
New York, Apr 15 (IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General has called on the international community to avoid actions which could escalate the crisis in Syria and deepen the suffering of its people.
China criticises western airstrikes on Sryria
Apr 14, 2018, at 11:33 pm
Beijing, Apr 14 (IBNS): China on Saturday slammed the joint attack conducted by the UK, USA and France on war-town Syria following the alleged chemical attack incident in the nation last week.
UN envoy tells Somali refugees in Kenya ‘things are gradually getting better’ back home
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:54 pm
new York, Apr 14 (IBNS): Meeting residents of the world’s largest camp for Somali refugees – sprawling Dadaab, located in north-eastern Kenya – the top United Nations official for Somalia expressed his solidarity with their situation and highlighted the gradual progress made in their home country.
Winnie Mandela left an ‘indelible mark on the history of the 20th century,’ says UN chief
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:51 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): “‘Mama Winnie’ – as she was affectionately known – was a towering figure in the struggle against apartheid,” said Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday, during a tribute held at United Nations Headquarters in honour of the late Winfred ‘Winnie’ Nomzamo Madikizela-Mandela.
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:48 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday urged the world to reflect on the suffering of those who perished, as well as survived, the Rwandan genocide, and resolve to prevent such atrocities from ever happening again.
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:44 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): While a moderate upturn in the world economy led to more development financing in 2017, a new United Nations report out Friday revealed that the vast majority of investment is still short-term oriented, putting global commitments to create sustainable economies at risk.
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:41 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday again called for the creation of an independent panel that could determine who used chemical weapons in Syria, as the absence of such a body increases the risks of a military escalation in a country already riven by “confrontations and proxy wars.”
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:37 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): The first-ever international conference to help the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) opened at the United Nations Office at Geneva on Friday amid dire warnings of a growing humanitarian crisis in the vast African country.
Conditions ‘not yet conducive’ for Rohingya refugee to return home to Myanmar – UN agency
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:29 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): The United Nations refugee agency and the Government of Bangladesh on Friday signed a cooperation agreement on the safe, dignified return of Rohingya refugees to their homes in Myanmar, “once conditions there are conducive.”
More than 1,000 children in north-east Nigeria abducted by Boko Haram since 2013 – UNICEF
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:16 pm
At least 1,000 children have been abducted by the Boko Haram insurgent group in northeastern Nigeria since 2013 amid repeated attacks on schools, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said Friday, calling for an end to such violence and the release of those who have yet to be returned.
Two dies as Russian Ka-29 military helicopter crashes in Baltic Sea
Apr 13, 2018, at 10:03 pm
Moscow, Apr 13 (IBNS): At least two people died when the Ka-29 military helicopter crashed into the Baltic Sea in the Kaliningrad Region, Russian media reports said on Friday.
Russia accuses US of putting international peace at risk
Apr 13, 2018, at 08:01 pm
Moscow/Washington: Russia has warned the US over launching air strikes in Syria, saying that it could trigger a war between the two countries.
Sara Danius, Swedish Academy head quits Nobel panel
Apr 13, 2018, at 07:58 pm
Stockholm, Apr 13 (IBNS): Sara Danius, the head of Swedish Academy, the body responsible for awarding the prestigious Noble Prize in Literature, has stepped down from her post, over a failed handling of a sexual misconduct case, reports said.
British Cabinet agrees 'need for action' in Syria
Apr 13, 2018, at 02:40 pm
London, Apr 13 (IBNS): The British Cabinet has decided that 'action' is needed to be taken in Syria to "deter the further use of chemical weapons", Downing Street said.
Global youth must be empowered to combat terrorism, UN forum declares
Apr 13, 2018, at 02:07 pm
New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): Young people are prime targets of extremist recruiters but they can also play leadership roles in fighting terrorism and creating greater opportunities for all, said speakers at a United Nations forum on Thursday called ‘Investing in Youth to Counter Terrorism.’
Apr 13, 2018, at 01:42 pm
New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): The United Nations migration agency and its partners are set to begin a second round of an oral cholera vaccination campaign in Malakal and Wau, South Sudan, after the initial round reached more than 60,400 people in March of this year.
UN launches initiative to improve road safety worldwide
Apr 13, 2018, at 01:33 pm
New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): With some 1.3 million drivers, passengers and pedestrians dying each year on the world’s roads, the United Nations took a major step to address this tragedy by launching on Thursday a trust fund to spur action that could save lives and prevent the loss of opportunity associated with road accidents.
DPR Korea: UN says $111 million needed to provide life-saving aid, tackle malnutrition
Apr 13, 2018, at 01:29 pm
New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): The United Nations and its partners are urgently requesting $111 million in humanitarian funding to assist millions of people in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), including children whose growth has been stunted because they are not getting enough to eat.
UN human rights experts urge Viet Nam not to stifle dissenting voices
Apr 13, 2018, at 01:24 pm
New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): United Nations experts have urged Viet Nam not to crackdown on civil society or stifle dissent, after the authorities jailed several human rights defenders for “conducting activities to overthrow the people’s government” – a charge that carries the possibility of the death sentence or life imprisonment.
Apr 13, 2018, at 01:20 pm
New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): Amid the risks of the situation in Syria “spiraling out of control,” the United Nations chief has appealed to the five permanent members of the Security Council to break the current deadlock on reported use of chemical weapons in the war-torn country.
Pregnant Pakistani singer shot dead after she refuses to stand while performing
Apr 12, 2018, at 09:25 pm
Islamabad, Apr 12 (IBNS): A Pakistan singer was shot dead during a wedding ceremony in country's Sindh province on Tuesday, media reports said on Thursday.
Kentucky: 86-year-old bridge demolished, video goes viral on internet
Apr 12, 2018, at 09:23 pm
Kentucky, Apr 12 (IBNS): People in US state of Kentucky were left amused when they gathered to see the demolition of a 86-year-old bridge, media reports said.
Yulia Skripal rejects Russian Embassy help
Apr 12, 2018, at 08:20 pm
London April 12 (IBNS): Yulia, daughter of former double agent Sergei Skripal, who was poisoned in the UK last month along with her father and was recovering in a hospital, has rejected help from the Russian Embassy in the UK, reports said on Thursday.
Syria chemical attack: US says all options are on the table
Apr 12, 2018, at 07:16 pm
Washington Apr 12 (IBNS): Responding to the alleged chemical attack in Syria's Damascus earlier this month, the US said that 'all options are on the table', according ton reports on Thursday.
US House Speaker Paul Ryan to not stand for another term
Apr 12, 2018, at 05:04 pm
Washington, Apr 12 (IBNS): In a massive setback for US President Donald Trump and the Republicans, House Speaker Paul Ryan has announced that he will not stand for another term, reports said.
WHO demands ‘unhindered access’ to site of suspected chemical attack in Syria
Apr 12, 2018, at 02:21 pm
New York, Apr 12 (IBNS): The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday said that it has received reports that an estimated 500 patients at Syrian health facilities have exhibited signs and symptoms consistent with exposure to toxic chemicals, after the shelling of a Damascus suburb over the weekend.
‘Time to move from promises to action;’ UN envoy urges Malian parties to peace accord
Apr 12, 2018, at 02:11 pm
New York, Apr 12 (IBNS): While Malians must ensure the successful holding of elections this year, their priority should be the implementation of the 2015 peace agreement, a senior United Nations official said Wednesday.