Space community underlines need for stronger cooperation as UN conference in Dubai closes
Nov 25, 2016, at 06:04 am
New York, Nov 25 (Just Earth News): Members of the global space community have affirmed the need for stronger international cooperation and dialogue as they wrapped up the work of a high-level United Nations forum in Dubai.
Travel bans imposed by Egypt on human rights defenders 'choke' legitimate debate – UN expert
Nov 25, 2016, at 06:03 am
New York, Nov 25 (Just Earth News): Warning that Egypt's travel bans and other restrictions on the free speech of human rights defenders appear politically motivated to “choke legitimate and democratic debate, both within and outside,†the country, a United Nations rights expert on Thursday, strongly advised the Government to repeal the existing travel bans and refrain from imposing further restrictions.
'Immediate action' needed as millions in north-eastern Nigeria face food insecurity – UN
Nov 25, 2016, at 06:01 am
New York, Nov 24 (Just Earth News): Warning that ongoing unrest and rising inflation have left more than five million people in restive north-east Nigeria facing acute food insecurity, the United Nations agriculture agency on Thursday appealed for $25 million through May 2017 to support irrigated vegetable production and micro-gardening in the dry season, as well as rebuild livestock systems.
Iraq: IS Suicide bomb attack kills nearly 80 Shia pilgrims
Nov 25, 2016, at 04:33 am
Baghdad, Nov 24 (IBNS): Nearly 80 people were killed in a suicide bombing attack in Iraq on Thursday, reports said.
Israel: Hundreds evacuated as forest fires reach city
Nov 25, 2016, at 01:40 am
Jerusalem, Nov 24 (IBNS): At least over a hundred people have been evacuated by rescue workers in Israel as forest fires reach the city, reports said.
Turkish soldiers killed in Syria
Nov 25, 2016, at 12:57 am
Damascus, Nov 24 (IBNS): At least three Turkish soldiers were killed and 10 others injured in Syria, reports said.
Nigeria: At least 150 peaceful pro-Biafra activists killed in crackdown
Nov 24, 2016, at 09:05 pm
Washington, Nov 24 (IBNS): The Nigerian security forces, led by the military, embarked on a chilling campaign of extrajudicial executions and violence resulting in the deaths of at least 150 peaceful pro-Biafra protesters in the south east of the country, according to an investigation by Amnesty International published on Thursday.
At least two killed, 16 injured in Governor's house in southeastern Turkey city
Nov 24, 2016, at 06:52 pm
Adana,Turkey, Nov 24 (IBNS) : At least two people were killed and 16 wounded after an explosion outside of a government building in Adana, in southeast Turkey on Thursday.
ISIS beheads 15 Iraqi soldiers
Nov 24, 2016, at 04:53 pm
Duhok , Nov 24 (IBNS): Militant group ISIS has executed 15 Iraqi soldiers in central Mosul area of Iraq, media reports said on Thursday.
China: Construction equipment collapse leaves 40 killed
Nov 24, 2016, at 04:05 pm
Beijing, Nov 24 (IBNS): The platform of a power plant's cooling tower under construction in China collapsed on Thursday, leaving at least 40 people killed, media reports said.
Countries at UN forum in Dubai encouraged to make ‘Space for Women’
Nov 24, 2016, at 01:22 pm
New York, Nov 24 (Just Earth News): At a high-level United Nations forum under way in the United Arab Emirates aimed at exploring the role of space in socio-economic and sustainable development, a senior UN official is urging the global space community to “make Space for Women†within the next two years.
Inaction has ‘cost measured in human lives,’ Security Council told in Middle East debate
Nov 24, 2016, at 01:21 pm
New York, Nov 24 (Just Earth News): Briefing the Security Council on the Middle East peace process, two senior United Nations officials – the UN relief chief and the UN coordinator for the Middle East peace process – called for action to prevent further deterioration of the region plagued by humanitarian crises and to save lives and alleviate human suffering.
Cambodia: UN-backed court upholds life sentences for former Khmer Rouge leaders
Nov 24, 2016, at 01:20 pm
New York, Nov 24 (Just Earth News): The United Nations-backed court set up to bring to trial those most responsible for crimes committed during Cambodia’s brutal Khmer Rouge regime on Wednesday upheld life sentences for two top former Khmer Rouge leaders on Wednesday for crimes against humanity.
Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders should build on 'substantial' achievements – Ban
Nov 24, 2016, at 01:19 pm
New York, Nov 24 (Just Earth News): Noting the “best efforts†of the Turkish Cypriot leader and the Greek Cypriot leader at the United Nations-brokered talks held recently in Switzerland, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged them to continue their efforts in line with their shared commitment to do their utmost in order to reach a settlement in 2016.
Spurred by patent and trademark applications in China, global innovation flies high – UN agency
Nov 24, 2016, at 05:16 am
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News): Innovation is flying high as the 2015 edition of a United Nations agency on intellectual property report reveals that 2.9 million patent applications lodged worldwide – a 7.8 per cent increase over the previous year.
Damages to agricultural sector in storm-hit Haiti estimated at $580 million – UN food agency
Nov 24, 2016, at 04:57 am
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News): Post-disaster assessments by the United Nations food security and emergency food relief agencies in hurricane-hit Haiti have revealed “extensive†damage to crops, livestock and fisheries as well as to infrastructure such as irrigation – with the most affected areas having up to 100 per cent crop damage or destruction.
Nov 23, 2016, at 12:25 pm
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News): Thursday, 17 November 2016, presented an uncomely anniversary for the inhabitants of Mosul, the second largest Iraqi city, located about 400 kilometres north of Baghdad. It was one month since the Battle of Mosul began, with Iraqi government forces under Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi seeking to recapture the city from ISIL, also known as Da’esh. The extremist group has held control over the city for more than two years now, subjecting civilians there to despicable atrocities and untold suffering.
Outer space is driver for disaster risk management, sustainable development – UN expert
Nov 23, 2016, at 12:21 pm
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News): Space applications related to telecommunications and global navigation can play a vital role in supporting disaster risk reduction, response and recovery efforts, a senior United Nations official said on Tuesday at the UN forum on space as a socio-economic driver for sustainable development under way in Dubai.
LGBTI people face ‘vortex of violence and discrimination,’ newly-appointed UN expert warns
Nov 23, 2016, at 12:20 pm
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News): People from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) communities around the world are experiencing a proliferation in hate speech, including “rampant†social media attacks, as well as violence and discrimination, a newly appointed United Nations human rights expert warned on Tuesday.
UN human rights body appoints Commission of Inquiry on Burundi
Nov 23, 2016, at 12:19 pm
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News): Following a decision of the United Nations Human Rights Council, in which it setup a commission of inquiry to investigate human rights violations and abuses in Burundi, including whether they may constitute international crimes, the President of the body has appointed the Commission’s Chair and members.
UN mission in Central African Republic steps up patrols after armed groups clash in Bria town
Nov 23, 2016, at 12:18 pm
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News): The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic has called for an immediate end to violence after the clashes that broke out on Monday in Bria town between armed elements of the Front populaire pour la renaissance de la Centrafrique (FPRC) and the Union pour la paix en Centrafrique (UPC).
Near-worldwide improvement in ICT development; but disparity among countries persists – UN
Nov 23, 2016, at 12:16 pm
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News): Global information and communication technologies data released on Tuesday by the United Nations agency responsible for ICT shows that the world is more connected than ever, but also reveals that many are still not using the Internet, and most do not fully benefit from its potential.
Nov 23, 2016, at 12:16 pm
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News): Hurricane Matthew disrupted education in Haiti for more than 100,000 children, affecting some 770 schools, 150 of which are still being used as shelters, according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which is working to restore education – one of the vital signs of recovery after a natural disaster.
Water resources ‘a reason for cooperation, not conflict,’ Ban tells Security Council
Nov 23, 2016, at 12:15 pm
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News): Noting that three quarters of UN Member States share rivers or lake basins with their neighbours, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday highlighted the value of water resources as a reason for cooperation, not conflict.
Gambia violating human rights obligations by detaining journalists, warns UN rights office
Nov 23, 2016, at 12:14 pm
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News): The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has sounded the alarm over the fact that two journalists in Gambia have been held for more than two weeks without access to lawyers or their family members.
Libya: UN voices extreme concern at worsening humanitarian situation in Benghazi
Nov 23, 2016, at 03:48 am
New York, Nov 22 (Just Earth News): The United Nations is extremely concerned by the continued worsening humanitarian situation in Ganfouda area in the Libyan city of Benghazi due to increased hostilities over the past week, a senior UN aid official in the North African country said on Tuesday.
Trump lists plans to make America great again for everyone
Nov 22, 2016, at 07:09 pm
Washington, Nov 22 (IBNS): Providing an update to the American people on the White House transition, US President-elect Donald Trump listed out plans to 'make America great again for everyone'.
Trump bats for Farage as UK ambassador to US
Nov 22, 2016, at 07:03 pm
Washington, Nov 22 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday batted for UKIP leader Nigel Farage as the UK ambassador to the Unites States of America.
Heavy snow in China results in 56-vehicle pile up, 17 dead
Nov 22, 2016, at 06:30 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): In China, heavy snow triggered a 56-vehicle pile-up that left 17 dead and 37 injured, according to media reports on Tuesday.
In wake of violence, UN entities in Colombia underscore their commitment to protect civilians
Nov 22, 2016, at 12:33 pm
New York, Nov 22 (Just Earth News): Expressing concern over recent violence, including killings, that targeted social leaders in several conflict-affected areas in Colombia, the United Nations Mission in the country, as well as the UN Country Team, underlined the need to protect civilians and to build communal harmony.