UN rights chief calls for independent probe into Israeli forces ‘shocking’ shooting of amputee
Dec 20, 2017, at 05:06 am
New York, Dec 19(Just Earth News): Shocked at the “incomprehensible” killing of a wheelchair-bound amputee protester by Israeli security forces, the top United Nations human rights official has called on the country to open an independent and impartial investigation into the incident.
UN agencies scale up work in Bangladesh as Rohingya refugee crisis enters fourth month
Dec 20, 2017, at 05:05 am
New York, Dec 19(Just Earth News): As the Rohingya refugee emergency in Bangladesh enters its fourth month, United Nations agencies are scaling up their relief work to respond to a range of issues, including outbreak of diphtheria, lack of access to sanitation and sexual violence.
Richard Wagner sworn in as Canada Chief Justice
Dec 19, 2017, at 11:55 pm
Ottawa, Dec 19 (IBNS): Quebec jurist Richard Wagner sworn in as Canada's new Chief Justice at Rideau Hall here on Monday.
Trudeau gave me better life and future: Syrian refugee after meeting Canada PM
Dec 19, 2017, at 11:41 pm
Ottawa, Dec 19 (IBNS): Thanking Canada PM Justin Trudeau at The Children's Wish Foundation, Syrian refugee Marwa Harb said the PM gave her a better life and future, media reports said.
Afghanistan government welcomes US President Donald Trump's new national security strategy
Dec 19, 2017, at 09:36 pm
Kabul, Dec 19 (IBNS): The Afghanistan government has welcomed US President Donald Trump's new national security strategy and said it affirmed the enduring U.S. – Afghanistan strategic partnership.
Yuan likely to replace USD in Pakistan-China trade
Dec 19, 2017, at 09:25 pm
Islamabad, Dec 19 (IBNS): The Pakistan government has said it is examining the proposal to replace the US dollar with the Chinese yuan for trade between China and Pakistan.
Toronto's subway system connects to Vaughan, commuters happy with line extension
Dec 19, 2017, at 07:19 pm
Toronto, Dec 19 (IBNS): With the new Line 1 extension of the Toronto Transit Commission's (TTC's) subway train network commissioned recently, the city's transport system got a major fillip, according to media reports.
York Regional Police sends strict message about safe driving
Dec 19, 2017, at 06:58 pm
Toronto, Dec 19 (IBNS): The York Regional Police (YRP) in a recent release said that it has removed 28 impaired drivers and charged 50 distracted drivers in a seven-day period.
At least three killed as Amtrak train jumps track
Dec 19, 2017, at 04:32 pm
Washington, Dec 19 (IBNS): At least three people died and about 100 others sustained injuries after a Portland bound Amtrak train from Seattle derailed near Washington on Monday, reports said.
US says N Korea carried out WannaCry virus
Dec 19, 2017, at 04:29 pm
Washington, Dec 19 (IBNS): Earlier this year, over 230,000 computers across 150 countries were affected by the WannaCry computer bug, starting rumours that a certain Asian regime was behind the attack.
Attack on humanitarian convoy north-east Nigeria leaves four civilians dead – UN aid official
Dec 19, 2017, at 09:44 am
New York, Dec 19(Just Earth News): At least four civilians are reported to have been killed when an aid convoy transporting food supplies was ambushed by armed individuals in Nigeria’s strife-torn north-east region, the top United Nations humanitarian official in the country said.
UN envoy welcomes new Somali policy on role of youth in peacebuilding
Dec 19, 2017, at 09:43 am
New York, Dec 19(Just Earth News): Welcoming the launch of a national policy for young people in Somalia, the United Nations Youth Envoy expressed hope that with the new policy, young Somalis will be able to contribute to peacebuilding efforts in the country.
Perpetrators of attack on church in Pakistan must be brought to justice, stresses UN chief
Dec 19, 2017, at 09:42 am
New York, Dec 19(Just Earth News): Denouncing Monday’s attack on a Methodist church in western Pakistan, United Nations Secretary-General called for those behind the incident be held accountable.
Middle East: Security Council fails to adopt resolution on Jerusalem
Dec 19, 2017, at 09:42 am
New York, Dec 19(Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Monday failed to adopt the draft resolution that reflects regret among the body's members about “recent decisions regarding the status of Jerusalem,” with a negative vote by the United States.
Several feared dead in Amtrak passenger train derailment in Washington state
Dec 19, 2017, at 06:12 am
Seattle, Dec 18 (IBNS): An Amtrak train derailed Monday morning in the state of Washington in United States during its inaugural run in a new route, killing several people, said officials.
Amtrak passenger train derails in Washington state, several feared dead
Dec 19, 2017, at 05:07 am
Los Angeles, Dec 18 (IBNS): Several people are feared dead as an Amtrak passenger train derailed in Washington state on Monday, media reports said.
UN urges international cooperation to make migration safer in a world on the move
Dec 19, 2017, at 04:48 am
New York, Dec 18(Just Earth News): On International Migrants Day, the United Nations is appealing for cooperation in managing migration to ensure that its benefits are most widely distributed, and that human rights of all concerned are protected – as recognized by the 2030 Agendafor Sustainable Development.
Richard Wagner to swear in as Canada's new Chief Justice
Dec 19, 2017, at 01:40 am
Ottawa, Dec 18 (IBNS): Quebec jurist Richard Wagner will swear in as Canada's new Chief Justice at Rideau Hall here on Monday.
Thousands stranded in Atlanta airport as facility grapples with power outage
Dec 18, 2017, at 08:41 pm
Atlanta, Dec 14 (IBNS): Thousands of commuters were left stranded at the Hartsfield-Jackson international airport in Atlanta, the world's busiest airport, as the facility grappled with power outage on Sunday.
Coordinated explosions in Kandahar and Helmand attack cause casualties
Dec 18, 2017, at 08:01 pm
Kabul, Dec 18 (IBNS) : Coordinated explosions rocked southern Kandahar province late on Sunday night hours after a coordinated attack check posts left several dead in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan.
Militants attack intelligence training facility in Kabul
Dec 18, 2017, at 08:00 pm
Kabul, Dec 18 (IBNS) : A group of armed insurgents launched a coordinated attack on a training facility of the Afghan intelligence in Kabul city early on Monday.
Afghanistan: Taliban insurgents kill district police chief in Badghis
Dec 18, 2017, at 05:53 pm
Kabul, Dec 18 (IBNS): The police chief of Aab Kamari district in Badghis province of Afghanistan was killed by Taliban insurgents on Sunday night, reports said.
Afghanistan: Taliban insurgents kill district police chief in Badghis
Dec 18, 2017, at 05:49 pm
Kabul, Dec 18 (IBNS): The police chief of Aab Kamari district in Badghis province of Afghanistan was killed by Taliban insurgents on Sunday night, reports said.
Sherman death: Couple died of neck compression; Murder unit to investigate
Dec 18, 2017, at 03:59 pm
Toronto, Dec 18 (IBNS): Police had earlier placed Canadian billionaire Barry and his wife Honey Sherman's death as suspicious, now reports have confirmed that the duo died of neck compression.
Sebastian Pinera to be sworn in as Chile's President
Dec 18, 2017, at 03:23 pm
Santiago, Dec 18 (IBNS): Conservative candidate Sebastian Pinera will be sworn in as Chile's President for the second time, reports said.
Suicide attack in Pakistan church kills 9, injures over 50
Dec 18, 2017, at 12:38 am
Quetta, Dec 17 (IBNS): At least nine people were killed in a deadly suicide bomb and gun attack on a church in Pakistan on Sunday, media reports said.
Canadian billionaire found dead in home, PM Trudeau condoles
Dec 17, 2017, at 03:22 am
Toronto, Dec 16 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condoled the death of the country's billionaire who were found dead in their home, media reports said.
Sixteen militants killed, wounded in Afghanistan operations
Dec 16, 2017, at 09:58 pm
Kabul, Dec 16 (IBNS) : At least 16 militants were killed or wounded during the operations in southern Kandahar and southeastern Paktika provinces involving air and ground operations, Afghaistan's Khaama Press reported quoting the Ministry of Defense (MoD).
UN rights wing ‘appalled’ at mass execution in Iraq
Dec 16, 2017, at 05:32 pm
New York, Dec 16(Just Earth News): Expressing deep shock at a mass execution of 38 men at a prison in the Iraqi city of Nassiriya, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has called on the country to establish an immediate moratorium and carry out an urgent and comprehensive review of its criminal justice system.
Dec 16, 2017, at 05:29 pm
New York, Dec 16(Just Earth News): Some 50 million children are on the move worldwide, and if countries follow best practices to ensure their safety and well-being, 2018 could be a landmark year for migrant children the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said Friday.