In December alone, UN food relief agency assists one million people in northeast Nigeria
Dec 31, 2016, at 05:00 am
New York, Dec 30 (Just Earth News): In December, the United Nations food aid agency has delivered food or cash to more than a million people in conflict-affected zones in northeast Nigeria, meaning that over half of those in need of urgent humanitarian assistance have now been reached.
Syria: IS cuts off main source of water for Aleppo
Dec 30, 2016, at 11:11 pm
Aleppo, Dec 30 (IBNS): Creating trouble, militant group ISIS on Friday cut off water for Aleppo city in Syria from its main source, media reports said.
Australian police arrest man for threatening disruptions in New Year's eve
Dec 30, 2016, at 06:16 pm
Sydney, Dec 30 (IBNS): A 40-year-old man has been arrested by Australian anti terror police for making threats to disrupt proceedings during Sydney's New year's eve celebrations, BBC reported.
China,Nepal to conduct joint military drill?
Dec 30, 2016, at 03:21 pm
Beijing, Dec 30 (IBNS): China and Nepal are likely to conduct joint military exercise next year, media reports said.
Gambia: UN chief congratulates President-elect Adam Barrow
Dec 30, 2016, at 01:57 pm
New York, Dec 30 (Just Earth News): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday called Adam Barrow, the President-elect of Gambia, to congratulate him on his electoral victory and to reiterate the commitment of the United Nations to support a peaceful, timely, and orderly transfer of power.
Dec 30, 2016, at 01:56 pm
New York, Dec 30 (Just Earth News): The United Nations relief wing on Thursday voiced deep concern at the resurgence of attacks against humanitarian workers in crisis-gripped Central African Republic (CAR).
Dec 30, 2016, at 01:54 pm
New York, Dec 30 (Just Earth News): Jan Eliasson took up the job of Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations in July 2012, and while the post has been challenging, it has not proved daunting for the Swedish national – a veteran of international affairs, with decades of diplomatic experience in world capitals and conflicts.
UN study reveals record number of demolitions in occupied Palestinian territory in 2016
Dec 30, 2016, at 01:49 pm
New York, Dec 30 (Just Earth News): A recently completed United Nations study indicates that during 2016, Israeli authorities demolished or seized 1,089 Palestinian-owned structures throughout the West Bank – including East Jerusalem – thus displacing 1,593 Palestinians and impacting the livelihoods of another 7,101.
Syria: UN envoy welcomes new ceasefire between Government and opposition groups
Dec 30, 2016, at 01:48 pm
New York, Dec 30 (Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy for Syria has welcomed the announcement of a nationwide ceasefire between the Government and armed opposition groups that would come into effect at midnight tonight.
Dec 30, 2016, at 04:59 am
New York, Dec 29 (Just Earth News): Two United Nations human rights experts welcomed a decision by the United States to dismantle a national registry program targeting people visiting from countries that are home to active terrorist groups, a program that the experts labelled “discriminatory and ineffective.â€
Somalia: Welcoming new Federal Parliament, Ban urges completion of electoral process
Dec 30, 2016, at 04:56 am
New York, Dec 29 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the inauguration of the new Federal Parliament of Somalia on 27 December and warmly congratulated the people of Somalia on this historic achievement in their quest for universal suffrage by 2020.
Communist Party of China office in Xinjiang attacked, three rioters and two others dead
Dec 29, 2016, at 06:57 pm
New Delhi/Beijing, Dec 29 (IBNS): Five people died during during an attack on office of ruling Communist Party of China in Xinjiang, according to media reports on Thursday.
UN's 2016 Year in Review: Challenges and milestones for the international community
Dec 29, 2016, at 01:36 pm
New York, Dec 29 (Just Earth News): The year 2016 was a challenging one for the international community, with the conflict in Syria worsening despite efforts to end the fighting, escalating violence and insecurity in South Sudan and Yemen, and a five million increase in the number of refugees worldwide.
Iraq: Nearly 115,000 people displaced, 50,000 children affected by Mosul military operation – UN
Dec 29, 2016, at 01:35 pm
New York, Dec 29 (Just Earth News): Since operations began to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) two months ago, some 114,042 people have been displaced and as many as one million are out of reach of humanitarian assistance.
After promising start, 2016 has been worst for civilians in Syria – UN expert
Dec 29, 2016, at 01:34 pm
New York, Dec 29 (Just Earth News): After a promising start, the year 2016 has been the worst for civilian casualties so far in the war in Syria, according to the head of a United Nations-mandated human rights inquiry into the Middle Eastern country.
UNESCO condemns murder of journalist in the Philippines
Dec 29, 2016, at 04:57 am
New York, Dec 28 (Just Earth News): Condemning the murder of Filipino journalist Larry Que on 19 December, the head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom has called on authorities to investigate his death.
UN expert hails US move placing atheists on equal footing with faith groups
Dec 29, 2016, at 04:56 am
New York, Dec 28 (Just Earth News): A United Nations human rights expert on freedom of religion or belief has welcomed the United States' legislative amendments aimed at protecting non-believers and atheists.
UN emergency fund authorizes $3.5 million for restoring education services in Haiti
Dec 28, 2016, at 01:34 pm
New York, Dec 28 (Just Earth News): The United Nations fund aimed at rapid humanitarian response for people affected by natural disasters and armed conflict has approved $3.5 million for restoring safe education services for schools and other relief activities in storm-hit southwest Haiti.
Somalia: UN, global partners ‘gravely concerned’ over changes to electoral process
Dec 28, 2016, at 01:33 pm
New York, Dec 28 (Just Earth News): The United Nations and other members of the international community have voiced grave concern over recent decisions by Somalia’s National Leadership Forum (NLF) that contravenes the African country’s constitutional electoral processes.
Iraq: UN-Habitat rehabilitates 123 conflict-damaged houses in Anbar Governorate
Dec 28, 2016, at 01:31 pm
New York, Dec 28 (Just Earth News): As part of an urban recovery project in Iraq, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has renovated 123 damaged residential housing units in newly liberated areas so that their rightful owners can live in safety and with dignity.
EU commits additional 7 million euros to support UNICEF in Iraq
Dec 28, 2016, at 05:03 am
New York, Dec 27 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has received a new pledge of 7 million euros from the European Union to support the UN agency’s work in Iraq, where an estimated 11 million are in need of humanitarian assistance – half of them children.
Black box of ill-fated Russian military plane likely found say sources
Dec 27, 2016, at 06:43 pm
Moscow, Dec 27 (IBNS): Black box of the ill-fated Russian military plane that crashed into the Black Sea has been located, according to media reports.
Dec 26, 2016, at 09:44 pm
Palmyra, Dec 26 (IBNS): Security officials have killed at least 25 IS militants to the east of the 4th Station west of Palmyra area in Syria, media reports said on Monday.
China protests against US bill indicating cooperation with Taiwan
Dec 26, 2016, at 07:32 pm
Beijing/Washington, Dec 26 (IBNS): China has strongly criticised US President Barack Obama signing defense policy bill on cooperation with Taiwan, according to media reports on Monday.
Philippines battered by typhoon and earthquake
Dec 26, 2016, at 06:46 pm
Manila/New Delhi, Dec 26 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 5.2 on Richter scale hit the Philippines coast in the wee hours of Monday morning while Powerful typhoon Nock-Tencontinues to batter the nation, according to media sources.
Russian military plane with 91 on board crashes in Black Sea
Dec 25, 2016, at 06:58 pm
Moscow, Dec 25 (IBNS) In a tragic incident, a Russian defence ministry TU-154 aircraft which had disappeared from the radar with 91 on board, has crashed over the Black Sea, media reports said.
Pope Francis marks Christmas Mass
Dec 25, 2016, at 02:56 pm
Vatican City, Dec 25 (IBNS): Amid tight security, Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Mass here on Saturday, media reports said.
Grenade blast close to Philippines church, 13 hurt
Dec 25, 2016, at 02:46 pm
Midsayap, Dec 25 (IBNS): At least 13 people were injured in a grenade blast close to a Catholic church in Midsayap town of Philippines on Saturday, media reports said.
Dec 25, 2016, at 04:14 am
New York, Dec 24 (Just Earth News): Concluding the main part of its 71st session, the United Nations General Assembly last night adopted 15 texts – 14 resolutions and one decision – recommended by its Fifth Committee which is responsible for administration and budgetary matters.
Amid renewed violence in Somalia's Gaalkacyo, UN envoy urges respect for ceasefire agreement
Dec 25, 2016, at 04:13 am
New York, Dec 24 (Just Earth News): Expressing concern over renewed violence in the Somali city of Gaalkacyo, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for the country, Michael Keating, has called on all parties to honor the ceasefire agreement.