Syria: UN probe documents use of chemical weapons and other crimes against civilians

Sep 07, 2017, at 04:42 am

New York, Sept 6(Just Earth News): Despite reduced violence in some places in Syria, warring parties continued to perpetrate unthinkable crimes against civilians, including the use of chemical weapons by Government forces, a group of United Nations investigators said on Wednesday as they released a new report.

Conflict, widespread poverty stall progress on education rates over past decade – UNICEF

Sep 07, 2017, at 04:36 am

New York, Sept 6(Just Earth News): Pervasive levels of poverty, protracted conflicts and complex humanitarian emergencies have led to stagnation in reducing the global out-of-school rate over the past decade, prompting the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to call for more investments.

Bangladesh: Rohingya boat capsizes, 6 bodies recovered

Sep 06, 2017, at 10:32 pm

Dhaka, Sept 6 (IBNS):A boat capsized in Naf river in Teknaf upazila of Bangladesh's Cox’s Bazar area, leaving at least six Rohingya refugees dead, media reports said on Wednesday.

ISIS-K kills two Afghan soldiers for serving in the military

Sep 06, 2017, at 05:22 pm

Kabul, Sep 6 (IBNS): The ISIS-K has executed two brothers for serving in the national army, reports said.

DPRK's nuclear risk 'most dangerous crisis we face on Tuesday,' warns UN chief Guterres

Sep 06, 2017, at 09:46 am

New York, Sept 6(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday “unequivocally” condemned the latest nuclear and missile tests by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), denouncing them as “profoundly destabilizing for regional and international security.”

Imposing sanctions on Mali, Security Council targets those undermining peace process

Sep 06, 2017, at 09:45 am

New York, Sept 6(Just Earth News): The Security Council on Tuesday established a sanctions regime on Mali, introducing a travel ban and assets freeze that will apply to individuals and entities engaged in actions or policies that threaten the peace, security, or stability of the conflict-torn African country.

In Ethiopia, UN agency chiefs say more investment is needed to bolster drought-prone areas

Sep 06, 2017, at 09:44 am

New York, Sept 6(Just Earth News): More investment is needed in long-term projects to protect people in developing countries from droughts, the heads of the United Nations food agencies on Tuesday said after a visit to Ethiopia where 9.5 million people are hungry.

'New Urban Agenda,' reform of UN-Habitat take spotlight at high-level General Assembly talks

Sep 06, 2017, at 09:43 am

New York, Sept 6(Just Earth News): The United Nations deputy chief on Tuesday said that the Organization is failing to deliver sufficiently in cities, and its work in and on urban areas must be reinvigorated, as the General Assembly kicked off a high-level meeting on a new UN approach to the rapidly urbanizing world.

Colombia: UN welcomes ceasefire pact between Government and ELN rebels

Sep 06, 2017, at 09:42 am

New York, Sept 6(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday welcomed the announcement by the Government of Colombia and the National Liberation Army (ELN) of a temporary bilateral cease-fire from 1 October 2017 to 12 January 2018.

Third round of NAFTA talks to be held in Canada later this month

Sep 06, 2017, at 06:28 am

Ottawa, Sep 5 (IBNS): Canada is all set to host the third round of NAFTA (The North American Free Trade Agreement) negotiations in later part of September, media reports said.

Toronto school buses delay on first day of school by several minutes

Sep 06, 2017, at 06:12 am

Toronto, Sep 5 (IBNS): The Toronto school buses were delayed by several minutes right on the first day of the school this year, media reports said.

Surge in number of civilians fleeing Myanmar's Rakhine for Bangladesh – UN agencies

Sep 06, 2017, at 04:34 am

New York, Sept 5(Just Earth News): More than 123,000 people from Myanmar's Rakhine state have fled to Bangladesh since the latest outbreak of violence, the United Nations migration agency on Tuesday announced seeking $18 million to urgently help the refugees.

Yemen: UN report urges probe into rights violations amid 'entirely man-made catastrophe'

Sep 06, 2017, at 04:33 am

New York, Sept 5(Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights chief has called for an independent, international investigation into the allegations of serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in Yemen, in a new report published on Tuesday.

Burundi: UN independent panel calls for ICC probe into possible crimes against humanity

Sep 06, 2017, at 04:31 am

New York, Sept 5(Just Earth News): Having concluded that serious human rights violations, including executions and sexual violence, are continuing in Burundi with impunity, a United Nations-appointed expert panel will ask the International Criminal Court (ICC) to open an investigation into possible crimes against humanity.

Allowing Japan, South Korea to buy increased amount of highly sophisticated military equipment from US: Trump

Sep 06, 2017, at 12:51 am

Washington, Sept 5 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said his government is selling Japan and South Korea a “substantially increased” amount of US military equipment.

Afghanistan: Airstrikes in Helmand Taliban bases account for 25 casualties

Sep 05, 2017, at 04:56 pm

Kabul, Sep 5 (IBNS): Military airstrikes by the Afghan soldiers in the country's Helmand province targeting Taliban bases accounted for at least 25 casualties, local Khaama Press reported.

Australia: Same sex marriage vote could hit a bump. Here's why:

Sep 05, 2017, at 04:04 pm

Sydney, Sep 5 (IBNS): Come Sep 12, Australians will take part in a vote to decide whether to legalise same sex marriages or not, but that could all come to an abrupt end.

Canada National Exhibition 2017 ends on Monday, Torontonians enjoy hosts of events

Sep 05, 2017, at 06:34 am

Toronto, Sep 4 (IBNS): The Canada National Exhibition (CNE) which began on August 18, will end on Monday as the Torontonians had the chance of enjoying to the brim of the glass.

UN political chief urges Security Council to 'remain united, take appropriate action' on DPR Korea

Sep 05, 2017, at 04:55 am

New York, Sept 4(Just Earth News): The top United Nations political official on Monday urged the Security Council to remain united and take appropriate action against Sunday's nuclear explosive test conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Following North's nuclear test, South Korea indulges in live-fire drill

Sep 04, 2017, at 04:40 pm

Seoul, Sep 4 (IBNS): South Korea has conducted a live-fire drill simulating an attack on North Korean nuclear zone, media reports said.

Rohingya crisis: Malala slams Myanmar govt, urges fellow Nobel laureate Suu Kyi to take steps

Sep 04, 2017, at 03:46 pm

London, Sep 4 (IBNS): Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai has urged fellow recipient Aung San Suu Kyi to look into the ongoing Rohingya crisis in the latter's country, while slamming the Myanmar government for the lack of competence in handling the matter.

Ontario Science Centre weaves special coverlet on 19th century machine to celebrate Canada 150

Sep 04, 2017, at 02:56 pm

Toronto, Sep 4 (IBNS): Hans Baer, a retired IBM Computer Engineer, was fascinated by the binary coding of the perforated cards used for weaving on a mid-19th century Jacquard loom, and realised the hard work that went into making these cards as he volunteered as a weaver for a special project under Canada's Ontario Science Centre (OSC).

UN atomic chief says DPR Korea's new nuclear test 'extremely regrettable act'

Sep 04, 2017, at 04:40 am

New York, Sept 3 (Just Earth News): Following today's reported nuclear bomb test by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), the head of the United Nations atomic agency has spoken against “an extremely regrettable act” that completely disregarded the international community's repeated demands.

Fourth Annual Oakvillle Diwali Gala in Ontario promises entertainment, urges for hospital charity

Sep 04, 2017, at 12:14 am

Toronto, Sept 3 (IBNS) Diwali, the Festival of Lights & Joy, is celebrated by millions all around the world. This year, Oakville Diwali Gala in Toronto will offer guests entertainment by ManjMusik, Lead Vocalist & Music Composer from the group RDB.

US President Donald Trump calls North Korea a 'rogue nation'

Sep 03, 2017, at 11:32 pm

Washington, Sept 3 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Sunday slammed North Korea and called it a 'rogue nation'.

North Korea tests Hydrogen bomb ten times powerful than last trial

Sep 03, 2017, at 08:17 pm

Pyongyang, Sep 3 (IBNS): North Korean state-run media has reported that the country has successfully tested a Hydrogen Bomb, which is way more powerful than an atomic bomb.

Spanish drug bust: At least 14 arrested, 3-kilo cocaine seized

Sep 03, 2017, at 07:18 pm

Majorca, Sep 3 (IBNS): At least 14 people have been arrested, including 12 Britons, in a drug bust in Spain's Majorca island, reports said.

Afghanistan: At least 12 insurgents killed in separate raids in Kandahar and Paktika provinces

Sep 03, 2017, at 07:09 pm

Kabul, Sep 3 (IBNS): At least 12 insurgents were killed in separate anti-terrorists raids in Kandahar and Paktika provinces of Afghanistan.

France: Lightning strike injures at least 15 people

Sep 03, 2017, at 07:06 pm

Paris, Sep 3 (IBNS): At least 15 people have sustained injuries in north-east France after being struck directly by lightning, reports said.

16 million children affected by massive flooding in South Asia – UNICEF

Sep 03, 2017, at 01:07 pm

New York, Sept 3(Just Earth News): The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said Saturday that an estimated 16 million children are in urgent need of life-saving support in the wake of torrential monsoon rains and catastrophic flooding in Nepal, India and Bangladesh.