UN’s advice for hospitals: Help mothers breastfeed to give babies best possible start in life
Apr 12, 2018, at 02:01 pm
New York, Apr 12 (IBNS): Breastfeeding within the first hour of birth protects newborns from infections and saves lives, United Nations agencies said at the roll-out of their 10-step guidance to help new mothers and hospital workers embrace this practical advice and give children the best possible start in life.
Despite drop in numbers, desperate migrants to Europe face greater perils, UN refugee agency reports
Apr 12, 2018, at 01:58 pm
New York, Apr 12 (IBNS): While the number of migrants and refugees reaching Europe declined last year, the dangers they faced along the journey in many cases increased, according to a new report from the United Nations refugee agency.
UNESCO condemns killing of rangers protecting mountain gorillas at renowned DR Congo wildlife park
Apr 12, 2018, at 01:54 pm
New York, Apr 12 (IBNS): The lives of six guards and their driver were taken Monday during an attack on the Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation in the Virunga Park, a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – drawing condemnation from the UN agency.
UN chief condemns attacks against peacekeepers in Central African Republic
Apr 12, 2018, at 01:50 pm
New York, Apr 12 (IBNS): The United Nations chief has condemned the latest killing and wounding of the world body’s peacekeepers in the Central African Republic (CAR) during an exchange of fire with armed groups on 10 April.
Heliopter crash in Russia kills 6
Apr 12, 2018, at 12:44 am
Moscow, Apr 11 (IBNS): At least six people were killed when a helicopter in which they were travelling crashed in Khabarovsk area of Russia, media reports said on Wednesday.
WHO says 500 patients showed symptoms of chemical attack in Syria
Apr 11, 2018, at 11:16 pm
New York, Apr 11 (IBNS): World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday said it is deeply alarmed by reports of the suspected use of toxic chemicals in Syrian city of Douma and said 500 patients showed chemical attack symptoms.
At least 105 killed as military plane crashes in Algeria
Apr 11, 2018, at 09:16 pm
Algiers, Apr 11 (IBNS) : An Algerian military transport plane crashed on Wednesday morning shortly after taking off from the Boufarik base in Algeria killing 105 people on board, local media quoted a statement by civil defense as saying.
Military plane crashes in Algeria, many casualties feared
Apr 11, 2018, at 07:55 pm
Algiers, Apr 11 (IBNS) : Many were feared dead as an Algerian military plane crashed shortly after taking off from the Boufarik base in Algeria on Wednesday, local media reports said.
Syria chemical attack: Russia urges US to avoid military action
Apr 11, 2018, at 04:52 pm
Moscow/Washington: Russia has warned the US against military action in Syria, in response to the alleged chemical attack which took place last week, reports said on Wednesday.
Donald Trump talks with Theresa May over 'chemical attacks' in Syria
Apr 11, 2018, at 03:18 pm
Washington, Apr 11 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May spoke over phone on the recent alleged chemical attacks in Syria which killed several people, the White House confirmed on Wednesday.
Security Council fails to adopt three resolutions on chemical weapons use in Syria
Apr 11, 2018, at 02:49 pm
New York, Apr 11 (IBNS): Days after alleged chemical weapons attack in the Damascus suburb of Douma, the United Nations Security Council failed to adopt two competing resolutions that would have established a mechanism to investigate use of such weapons in Syria, as well as another concerning a fact-finding mission in the war-torn country.
UN report documents horrors faced by thousands held in arbitrary detention in Libya
Apr 11, 2018, at 02:44 pm
New York, Apr 11 (IBNS): Armed groups in Libya are holding thousands of people in detention where they are being submitted to torture and other human rights violations, according to a United Nations report published on Tuesday.
UN Security Council urges an end to recurring cycles of instability in Africa’s Great Lakes region
Apr 11, 2018, at 02:41 pm
New York, Apr 11 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday called for an end to the recurring cycles of violence and instability in Africa’s Great Lakes region, as a senior UN official reported that some armed groups are continuing attacks on civilians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
UN-backed campaign to protect nearly a billion people in Africa from yellow fever by 2026
Apr 11, 2018, at 02:38 pm
New York, Apr 11 (IBNS): Amid a resurgence of yellow fever outbreaks, the United Nations together with partners, has begun an ambitious campaign to vaccinate close to one billion people against the deadly disease across 27 high-risk African countries.
At Asian forum, UN chief calls for more equitable globalization, urgent action on climate change
Apr 11, 2018, at 02:34 pm
New York, Apr 11 (IBNS): The world must act to spread the benefits of globalization more fairly while avoiding the perils of protectionism, the United Nations chief said on Tuesday.
UN migration agency rolls out regional response to ongoing Venezuelans exodus
Apr 11, 2018, at 02:31 pm
New York, Apr 11 (IBNS): The United Nations migration agency on Tuesday launched a regional action plan to bolster its response to massive population outflows from Venezuela, amid the worsening political and socio-economic situation in the South American country.
Apr 11, 2018, at 01:52 pm
New York, Apr 11 (JEN): Reports of new alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta over the weekend have been condemned by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, who on Tuesday repeated his call for the Security Council to “find unity” on the issue and ensure accountability.
Trade war: President Xi says will relax trade policies, open up parts of Chinese economy
Apr 10, 2018, at 07:21 pm
Beijing, Apr 10 (IBNS): Chinese President Xi Jinping has vowed to open up parts of China's economy and relax certain trade policies, reports said on Tuesday.
Kim Jong-un breaks silence on talks with US President Donald Trump
Apr 10, 2018, at 05:09 pm
Pyongyang, Apr 10 (IBNS): North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has commented for the first time on his possible meeting with Donald Trump, just hours after the US President said he is looking forward to meet him in May or June.
US government to take major decision on Syria: Trump
Apr 10, 2018, at 03:37 pm
Washington, Apr 10 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has said his government is going to take a 'major decision' on the crisis in Syria after an alleged chemical attack in Douma region left 70 people killed.
Russia advocates for fair investigation in Syria's alleged chemical attack
Apr 10, 2018, at 02:51 pm
Moscow, Apr 10 (IBNS): Russia has invited for a fair investigation into the alleged Syrian chemical attack incident.
Security Council urged to prevent ‘uncontrollable escalation’ in Syria
Apr 10, 2018, at 02:36 pm
New York, Apr 10 (IBNS): The recent escalating violence across Syria, including allegations of chemical weapons use in a Damascus suburb, could have consequences so devastating they are “difficult to even imagine,” a United Nations envoy warned Monday, calling for unity among global powers to prevent a chain of events that could draw in actors far beyond the region.
Apr 10, 2018, at 02:34 pm
New York, Apr 10 (IBNS): The United Nations can make its voice heard on the power of sport in promoting both peace and development, a senior UN official said Monday, urging participants at a special Headquarters event to “bring out our inner sports fans,” and harness sport as a force for positive change.
UN population forum urged to examine ways to protect people on the move, make cities work better
Apr 10, 2018, at 02:30 pm
New York, Apr 10 (IBNS): A great migration of humanity into cities is under way, and with millions drawn to urban areas for the promise of a better life, the main United Nations forum on population opened its annual session on Monday examining ways to protect people on the move and help create cities that can embrace the massive number of new arrivals.
No one in Myanmar should be left behind on the path to a better future, stresses UN official
Apr 10, 2018, at 02:27 pm
New York, Apr 10 (IBNS): “Regardless of their ethnicity, religion and citizenship status, we need to […] ensure that no vulnerable conflict-affected people are deprived of safe and sustained access to humanitarian protection and assistance, Ursula Mueller, the UN Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, said on Sunday at the end of a six-day visit to Myanmar.
UN launches global network of judges to strengthen integrity in courts
Apr 10, 2018, at 02:20 pm
New York, Apr 10 (IBNS): The United Nations on Monday launched an initiative to connect judges around the world so that they can learn from each other about ways to strengthen integrity in courts, such as by preventing corruption and undue political interference into judicial appointments and decisions.
Is Queen Elizabeth II a descendant of Prophet Muhammad?
Apr 09, 2018, at 11:53 pm
London, Apr 9 (IBNS): A new study has found that British monarch Queen Elizabeth II is a descendant of Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam, media reports said.
Tiyas Airbase: Syria, Russia blame Israel for deadly attack
Apr 09, 2018, at 08:48 pm
Damascus, Apr 9 (IBNS): The Syrian and Russian governments have blamed Israel for carrying out the deadly attack at the Tiyas Airbase, reports said on Monday.
Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban re-elected for the third time
Apr 09, 2018, at 07:54 pm
Budapest, Apr 9 (IBNS): Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban registered a landslide victory in Sunday's general election.
Apr 09, 2018, at 03:28 pm
New York, Apr 9 (JEN): During an official visit, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday met in Beijing with Xi Jinping, President of China, where he congratulated the President on his recent re-election.