No IS in Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina
Oct 04, 2015, at 11:20 pm
Dhaka, Oct 4 (IBNS): Amid reports of IS involvements in the killings of two foreign nationals in Bangladesh, country's PM Sheikh Hasina rejected the presence of the militant group in the Asian nation.
Afghanistan: UN strongly condemns 'tragic, inexcusable' Kunduz hospital airstrike
Oct 04, 2015, at 10:36 pm
New York, Oct 4 (IBNS) Senior United Nations officials on Saturday condemned what they called a “tragic†and “inexcusable†air strike on the Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) hospital in Kunduz, a city in northern Afghanistan, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of medical personnel, patients and other civilians.
Afghanistan: US raid on Kunduz hospital kills 9
Oct 04, 2015, at 01:12 am
Kunduz City, Oct 3 (IBNS) A US airstrike has left nine people killed in Médecins Sans Frontières' (MSF) hospital in Afghanistan's northern Kunduz province on Saturday,media reports said.
Sheikh Hasina returns to Bangladesh
Oct 03, 2015, at 08:56 pm
Dhaka, Oct 3 (IBNS): Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina on Saturday returned to India after completing her visit to the US.
Japanese national shot dead in Bangladesh
Oct 03, 2015, at 08:35 pm
Dhaka, Oct 3 (IBNS): Unknown miscreants have shot dead a Japanese national in Rangpur district of Bangladesh, media reports said on Saturday.
Gandhi's dedication to non-violence still remains example for all: UN chief
Oct 03, 2015, at 02:26 pm
New York, Oct 3 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday called for a renewal of the commitment to non-violence and lives of dignity for all, noting that the example set by Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi is relevant now as it has ever been.
Independent UN rights experts renew appeal to Pakistan to end death penalty
Oct 03, 2015, at 02:13 pm
New York, Oct 3 (IBNS): A group of independent United Nations human rights experts on Friday reiterated their call on Pakistan to reinstate a moratorium on the death penalty and investigate cases where uncertain age determination processes have resulted in children being sentenced to death.
Nepalese Minister calls for enhanced partnerships to address global challenges
Oct 02, 2015, at 03:55 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): Noting that the number of least developed countries (LDCs) has grown from 25 to 48 since 1971, with only four countries "graduating" from this status, the Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal on Thursday told the United Nations General Assembly that their struggle has been "unfairly long."
Afghanistan: U.S. C-130 plane crashes, 11 killed
Oct 02, 2015, at 03:14 pm
Kabul, Oct 2 (IBNS): A U.S. C-130 plane crashed at Jalalabad Airport near the Afghan-Pakistani border in Afghanistan leaving 11 people dead, media reports said on Friday.
President of Sri Lanka details country's vision built on sustainability and reconciliation
Oct 01, 2015, at 02:55 pm
New York, Oct 1 (IBNS): After years of conflict, "a new era of democracy" dawned in Sri Lanka this year, ushering in justice, freedom and equality, the country's President told the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, reporting that his Government supports a "fresh universal approach" that deals honestly with the past while pursuing sustainable development.
Afghanistan: UN stresses need to protect civilians amid reported abuses in Kunduz
Oct 01, 2015, at 02:53 pm
New York, Oct 1 (IBNS): Amid reports of extrajudicial executions, abductions and other abuses in Kunduz following this week's attack by the Taliban, the United Nations on Wednesday reminded all parties to the conflict in Afghanistan of their obligations to protect civilians and to respect human rights at all times.
Terrorism and climate change greatest threats to humanity: Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina
Oct 01, 2015, at 02:35 pm
New York, Oct 1 (IBNS): As the global community marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh told the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that two global challenges pose the greatest threat to the sustainability of humankind: terrorism and violent extremism, and climate change.
UN: Pakistan's Prime Minister proposes new peace initiative with India
Oct 01, 2015, at 02:32 pm
New York, Oct 1 (IBNS): Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif proposed on Wednesday renewed peace talks with India, aimed at defining the relationship between the Asian countries 'as one of cooperation, not confrontation.'
Bangladesh: Foreign missions' alert for its citizens surprises PM Sheikh Hasina
Sep 30, 2015, at 11:12 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): Amid directions given by UK, US and Australia governments to their nationals to limit their movements in Bangladesh, country's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently in the USA, expressed her surprise over the move.
Taliban attack: UN rights chief urges protection of civilians in Afghan city
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:43 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): Following Monday’s attack by the Taliban in the Afghan city of Kunduz, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Monday urged both parties to the conflict to take all measures to protect civilians from harm.
IS link not confirmed in Italian national killing, says Bangladesh government
Sep 29, 2015, at 11:16 pm
Dhaka, Sept 29 (IBNS) Bangladesh government on Tuesday said that the involvement of militant group Islamic State (IS) an Italian national, who was killed in capital Dhaka, has not confirmed so far.
UN mission deplores deadly suicide attack at volleyball game in Afghanistan
Sep 29, 2015, at 03:25 pm
New York, Sept 29 (IBNS): The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) condemned Sunday’s suicide attack at a volleyball game in the south-eastern province of Paktika that killed at least 17 civilians and injured at least 60 more, most of them children.
Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif meets Ban Ki- Moon, raises Kashmir issue
Sep 28, 2015, at 10:44 pm
New York, Sept 28 (IBNS) Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has met UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and raised the Kashmir issue with him.
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Nine Pakistanis killed in Mina stampede: Officials
Sep 26, 2015, at 09:37 pm
Islamabad, Sept 26 (IBNS): Pakistan on Saturday announced the names of nine people who were killed in the stampede outside the holy city of Mecca which has claimed lives of more than 700 Haj pilgirms.
In wake of adoption of Nepal's constitution, Ban stresses need for dialogue, non-violence
Sep 22, 2015, at 02:46 pm
New York, Sept 22 (IBNS) While acknowledging the adoption of the long-awaited constitution of Nepal, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced concern about recent violence in the country and stressed the need for dialogue and non-violence.
Sep 21, 2015, at 02:09 am
Kathmandu, Sept 20 (IBNS): Creating new history, Nepal on Sunday adopted the new Constitution.
Pakistan: Air strikes kill 16 militants
Sep 19, 2015, at 10:16 pm
Peshawar, Sept 19 (IBNS): At least 16 militants were killed Pakistani security forces carried out aerial strikes in different areas of Tirah Valley in the country's Khyber Agency, media reports said on Saturday.
UN officials outraged at accounts of Sri Lanka war crimes
Sep 18, 2015, at 02:22 pm
New York, Sept 18 (IBNS): Senior United Nations officials on Thursday expressed outrage at the very serious accounts of war crimes and crimes against humanity that were allegedly committed between 2002 and 2011 by all parties to the conflict in Sri Lanka, including Government security forces, affiliated paramilitary groups and the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.
Afghan refugee teacher honoured with UN award for efforts to educate girls
Sep 16, 2015, at 02:28 pm
New York, Sept 16 (IBNS): Afghan refugee teacher Aqeela Asifi, who has dedicated her life to bringing education to refugee girls in Pakistan, has been named as the winner of the United Nations annual Nansen Award.
Afghanistan: 5 civilians, 1 soldier killed in militant attack
Sep 15, 2015, at 09:59 pm
Kabul , Sept 15 (IBNS) : A militant attack in Afghanistan's Andar district which left at five civilians and an Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier killed on Tuesday, media reports said.
UNESCO chief denounces killing of media workers in Pakistan
Sep 15, 2015, at 02:55 pm
New York, Sept 15 (IBNS): The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom on Monday denounced the recent killing of two media workers in Pakistan, and called for an investigation into both cases.
Bangladeshi PM wins UN environment prize for leadership on climate change
Sep 15, 2015, at 02:50 pm
New York, Sept 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh has been announced as one of the winners of the United Nations Champions of the Earth award in recognition of her country’s initiatives to address climate change.
Bangladeshi PM wins UN environment prize for leadership on climate change
Sep 15, 2015, at 02:50 pm
New York, Sept 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh has been announced as one of the winners of the United Nations Champions of the Earth award in recognition of her country’s initiatives to address climate change.
Taliban attack Afghanistan prison, 430 inmates flee
Sep 14, 2015, at 09:22 pm
Kabul, Sept 14 (IBNS): At least 436 prisons were freed as Taliban militants stormed a prison in Afghanistan's southern Ghazni province on Monday, media reports said.
UN rights experts applaud steps by China and India to reduce, abolish death penalty
Sep 12, 2015, at 03:03 pm
New York, Sept 12 (IBNS): Two independent United Nations human rights experts welcomed on Friday the recommendation to abolish the death penalty by India, as well as the decision to reduce the number of crimes subject to the death penalty by the Chinese authorities.