Xi speaks with Trump, urges restraint over North Korea

Aug 13, 2017, at 03:57 am

Washington, Aug 12 (IBNS): In his telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged restraint over the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula.

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif's convoy kills child

Aug 12, 2017, at 11:09 pm

Lahore, Aug 12 (IBNS): A child was killed when he was hit by an Elite Force vehicle part of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's convoy in Lalamusa area of Pakistan on F|riday, media reports said on Saturday.

Catherine McKenna studies Inuit culture, climate change during her visit to Inuit-led National Park

Aug 12, 2017, at 07:36 pm

Toronto, Aug 12 (IBNS): Catherine McKenna, Canada's Minister for Environment and Climate Change, recently visited the Inuit-operated national park in northern coastal Labrador, to learn about the life of Inuit people living there and to study the effect of climate change on them, media reports said.

Trump not ruling out military action to settle Venezuela crisis

Aug 12, 2017, at 04:03 pm

Washington, Aug 12 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is not ruling out military action to settle the Venezuelan crisis, reports said.

INTERVIEW: Meet the new UN Youth Envoy, Jayathma Wickramanayake

Aug 12, 2017, at 03:42 pm

New York, Aug 12(Just Earth News): Hailing from Sri Lanka, the second-ever United Nations Youth Envoy is no stranger to rolling up her sleeves to get things done.

Youth can play 'critical role' in creating a peaceful world for generations to come – UN chief

Aug 12, 2017, at 03:39 pm

New York, Aug 12(Just Earth News): In the lead-up to International Youth Day, marked annually on 12 August, the United Nations kicked off a commemorative event at its New York Headquarters with a message from Secretary-General António Guterres, who underscored his commitment to young people.

UN rights expert urges restraint in security operation in Myanmar's Rakhine state

Aug 12, 2017, at 03:37 pm

New York, Aug 12(Just Earth News): A United Nations human rights expert has expressed alarm over reports that an army battalion has flown into Rakhine state in western Myanmar to help local authorities boost security in the region.

After four years of conflict, uncertainty lingers for displaced Ukrainians – UN refugee agency

Aug 12, 2017, at 03:35 pm

New York, Aug 12(Just Earth News): As the conflict in Ukraine enters its fourth year, nearly 1.6 million internally displaced people are struggling to find safety, adequate housing and access to employment, according to the United Nations refugee agency.

Drug overdosed deaths continue in Toronto, three more lose lives

Aug 12, 2017, at 06:40 am

Toronto, Aug 12 (IBNS): Drug overdosed deaths continued to occur in the Toronto city as three more people lost their lives in the Durham region on Friday.

Toronto Police Service to recruit 80 new uniform police constables in 2017

Aug 12, 2017, at 05:56 am

Toronto, Aug 12 (IBNS): Toronto police service will recruit 80 new police constables in 2017 to support community centric policing and diversity.

Iraq: UN refugee agency steps up humanitarian support for families returning to Mosul

Aug 12, 2017, at 04:58 am

New York, Aug 11(Just Earth News): The United Nations refugee agency has been stepping up its assistance for people, including thousands of returnees, in the Iraqi city of Mosul, which had until recently been the scene of a fierce battle for control between terrorist fighters and the Government forces.

UN agency sounds alarm as drought-stricken herders in Ethiopia face massive livestock losses

Aug 12, 2017, at 04:57 am

New York, Aug 11(Just Earth News): Drought has devastated herders' livelihoods as it exhausted pastures and water sources, the United Nations agriculture agency said on Friday, stressing that supporting them to get back on their feet and prevent further livestock losses are crucial in the Horn of Africa country, where hunger has been on the rise this year.

Over 600,000 displaced Syrians returned home so far this year – UN agency

Aug 12, 2017, at 04:56 am

New York, Aug 11(Just Earth News): More than 600,000 displaced Syrians returned home in the first seven months of 2017, the United Nations migration agency and partners have found.

Afghanistan : Taliban leaders among eight killed in US drone strike

Aug 12, 2017, at 12:40 am

Kabul, Aug 11 (IBNS) : At least eight Taliban insurgents including their key local commanders were killed in a drone strike conducted by the US forces in eastern Laghmna province of Afghanistan.

Iraq launches UN-supported action plan to save the lives of mothers and newborns

Aug 11, 2017, at 09:43 am

New York, Aug 11(Just Earth News): Decades of conflict and under-investment have placed a huge strain on Iraq's healthcare system – with pregnant women and their babies paying for it with their lives, according to three United Nations agencies.

Ontario Ombudsman holds school boards responsible for bus crisis

Aug 11, 2017, at 06:43 am

Toronto, Aug 11 (IBNS): Ontario Ombudsman has held Toronto public and Catholic school boards responsible for the crisis regarding the school bus, media reports said.

Ontario invests in Massey Hall, Toronto's icon for music history and cultural performances

Aug 11, 2017, at 06:30 am

Ottawa, Aug 11 (IBNS): Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Eleanor McMahon and Charles Sousa, Minister of Finance and JUNO award-winning band July Talk met at Massey Hall recently to announce Ontario’s investment in refurbishing of Massey Hall in Toronto, media reports said.

OPP seeks public assistance to identify motorcyclists driving dangerously on GTA highways

Aug 11, 2017, at 06:28 am

Toronto, Aug 11 (IBNS): Ontario Provincial Police sought help from people to identify several groups of motorcyclists who were driving dangerously on major GTA highways four days ago.

Investing in women key to sustainable peace in DR Congo and Nigeria, UN deputy chief tells Security Council

Aug 11, 2017, at 05:09 am

New York, Aug 10(Just Earth News): Investing in women and girls must be central to global efforts towards sustainable peace and development in both Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the United Nations deputy chief said on Thursday.

Over 500,000 children in Libya need aid; UNICEF urges political solution to years-long crisis

Aug 11, 2017, at 05:07 am

New York, Aug 10(Just Earth News): Ongoing conflict and the breakdown of the economy have left more than a half million children in need of humanitarian aid in Libya, according to the United Nations children's agency.

Smugglers throw 300 African migrants off boats headed to Yemen – UN agency

Aug 11, 2017, at 05:06 am

New York, Aug 10(Just Earth News): A total of 300 migrants have reportedly been forced from boats over the past two days by smugglers off the coast of Yemen – many feared dead or missing, the United Nations migration agency has reported.

UN agency begins moving hunger-relief assistance to Nigeria's troubled northeast

Aug 11, 2017, at 05:05 am

New York, Aug 10(Just Earth News): The United Nations humanitarian agency fighting hunger has begun transporting food assistance to Nigeria's crisis-hit northeast, where people – displaced by Boko Haram violence and the fight against it – face the threat of famine.

Celebrating India's 70th Independence Day Anniversary with Canada’s 150th Anniversary in Toronto

Aug 10, 2017, at 06:17 pm

Toronto, Aug 10 (IBNS): Dinesh Bhatia, Consulate General of India in Toronto, would be the chief guest at Panorama India's joint celebration of India's 70th Independence Day and Canada's 150th Birthday on Aug 20 at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto.

Afghanistan: Magnetic bomb explosion wounds at least four policemen

Aug 10, 2017, at 04:47 pm

Kabul, Aug 10 (IBNS): At least four policemen were injured after a magnetic bomb exploded near Cinema Pamir area of Kabul, Afghanistan's capital city on Wednesday evening, local Khaama Press reported.

Syria: UN relief wing voices concern about civilians caught in crossfire in Raqqa city

Aug 10, 2017, at 09:46 am

New York, Aug 10(Just Earth News): The United Nations humanitarian wing is deeply concerned about the safety and protection of the thousands of civilians inside Raqqa city, many of them women and children, who are caught in the crossfire of the ongoing conflict, a UN spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Expert concludes review of new information on death of former-UN chief Dag Hammarskjöld

Aug 10, 2017, at 09:45 am

New York, Aug 10(Just Earth News): The United Nations on Wednesday received an expert report that summarizes the new information made available by Member States and other sources and assesses whether and to what degree that information helps to establish the conditions and circumstances resulting in the tragic deaths of former Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld and 15 others traveling with him.

Guterres appoints British journalist to lead UN global communications department

Aug 10, 2017, at 09:44 am

New York, Aug 10(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Alison Smale, a British journalist, to head the Organization's Department of Public Information as Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications.

South Asian Cultural Night to be held in Toronto on August 18

Aug 10, 2017, at 05:46 am

Toronto, Aug 10 (IBNS): With an aim to make immigrants "feel at home" in Canada, a South Asian Cultural Night is going to be held here on August 18.

Central Court in North Korea releases Canadian pastor over health issue

Aug 10, 2017, at 05:42 am

Pyongyang, Aug 10 (IBNS): North Korea's Central Court on Wednesday released imprisoned Canadian pastor Hyeon Soo Lim over health issue. He was serving life imprisonment after being convicted of anti-state activities two years ago, media reports said.

Ex-Canadian soldier returns to Kabul for lighting Invictus flame

Aug 10, 2017, at 05:39 am

Ottawa/Kabul, Aug 10 (IBNS): An ex-Canadian soldier Jody Mitic, who has lost his feet in Kabul years ago, returned to the same soil on Wednesday to light the flame of Invictus game, media reports said.