Ending occupation only way to lay foundations for lasting Israeli-Palestinian peace – UN officials
Jun 30, 2017, at 01:39 pm
New York, June 30(Just Earth News): Top United Nations officials on Thursday declared that ending the occupation is the only way to lay the foundations for enduring peace that meets Israeli security needs and Palestinian aspirations for statehood and sovereignty.
Delays in access in Syria ‘will mean further death,’ warns top UN relief official
Jun 30, 2017, at 01:38 pm
New York, June 30(Just Earth News): Citing attacks against aid workers in Syria, the removal of live-saving supplies from convoys and bureaucratic impediments restricting access, the United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator has called for ensuring immediate and safe humanitarian access to save lives that are dependent on assistance.
Jun 30, 2017, at 05:14 am
New York, June 29(Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the closure of the United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI), which will take place on Friday, and reiterated the UN family’s commitment to helping the people and Government of the West African nation to sustain their hard-won peace.
UN marks first ever Day of the Tropics with focus on region’s vulnerability
Jun 30, 2017, at 05:13 am
New York, June 29(Just Earth News): The majority of the world’s most vulnerable communities are in the Tropics, and will be most affected by environmental threats, the United Nations on Thursday said, marking the first ever observance of the International Day of the Tropics.
UN agency 'alarmed' by forced refugee returns to Nigeria from Cameroon
Jun 30, 2017, at 05:12 am
New York, June 29(Just Earth News): The United Nations refugee agency is alarmed by a fresh incident of forced returns of refugees from Cameroon into northeast Nigeria amid an absence of conditions to make such movements safe and sustainable.
UN agency 'alarmed' by forced refugee returns to Nigeria from Cameroon
Jun 30, 2017, at 05:10 am
New York, June 29(Just Earth News): The United Nations refugee agency is alarmed by a fresh incident of forced returns of refugees from Cameroon into northeast Nigeria amid an absence of conditions to make such movements safe and sustainable.
IYDC observes World Yoga Day, keen to promote Yoga for health benefits
Jun 29, 2017, at 06:03 pm
Toronto, June 29 (IBNS): Baba Ramdev, the founder of Patanjali Yogapeeth and Sister Shivani, a spiritual leader from the Brahma Kumari World Spiritual University took the centre stage at the third edition of the International Day of Yoga organized by International Yoga Day Canada (IYDC) recently at Mississauga’s International Centre.
Fare hike for GO Transit and Union Pearson Express
Jun 29, 2017, at 03:21 pm
Toronto, June 29 (IBNS): A report submitted to the transit agency’s board on Wednesday said Metrolinx planned to raise GO Transit fares by about 3 percent -- after freezing prices at the start of the year -- for trips costing more than $5.65 but there will not be any change for rides costing $5.65 or cheaper, media reports said.
Multiculturalism is at the heart of Canada’s heritage and identity: PM Justin Trudeau
Jun 29, 2017, at 02:50 pm
Toronto, June 29 (IBNS): Canada celebrated its 15th Multiculturalism Day recently, showcasing the country’s diversity, equality and mutual respect for different cultures.
Conference on Cyprus off to constructive start but hard work remains, says UN facilitator
Jun 29, 2017, at 01:56 pm
New York, June 29(Just Earth News): On the opening day of the Conference on Cyprus, a senior United Nations official expressed hope that the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders as well as the guarantors – Greece, Turkey and the United Kingdom – have the determination to overcome the challenges and resolve the issues before them.
‘Inclusive, equitable and quality education’ at the heart of high-level UN event
Jun 29, 2017, at 01:55 pm
New York, June 29(Just Earth News): Education leaders from around the world convened on Wednesday at the United Nations to discuss ways to advance action on Sustainable Development Goal 4, which aims to “ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning.â€
Harness ‘immense’ potential offered by migration, UN officials urge at global forum
Jun 29, 2017, at 01:54 pm
New York, June 29(Just Earth News): Speaking at a major international meeting on migration and development, senior United Nations officials have underlined the need for safe, orderly and regular migration options to ensure that people around the world are not forced to undertake arduous and dangerous pathways in their search for a better future.
Jun 29, 2017, at 01:53 pm
New York, June 29(Just Earth News): The United Nations deputy chief on Wednesday stressed the need to “avoid a disproportionate emphasis on security†when carrying out a strategy to help Africa’s Sahel region achieve sustained peace and development.
International cooperation key to keeping WMDs away from terrorists, Security Council told
Jun 29, 2017, at 01:51 pm
New York, June 29(Just Earth News): The United Nations disarmament chief on Wednesday called for stronger international cooperation to prevent terrorists from accessing and using weapons of mass destruction, warning that technological advances – such as unmanned aerial vehicles, 3-D printers and the Dark Web – make it easier for terrorist groups to effectively use such weapons.
Jun 29, 2017, at 05:05 am
New York, June 28(Just Earth News): Voicing grave concern over the fate of as many as 100,000 civilians “effectively trapped†in Syria's Raqqa governorate amid the ongoing offensive against Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) fighters, the top United Nations rights official urged all parties to the conflict to enact measures to allow civilians who wish to flee the fighting to do so in safety.
Investing in poor children saves more lives per dollar spent, UNICEF study finds
Jun 29, 2017, at 05:04 am
New York, June 28(Just Earth News): Investing in the health and survival of the most deprived children and communities provides more value for money than investing in less deprived groups, saving almost twice as many lives for every $1 million spent, according to a new study by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
Man hit by speeding uncontrolled bus, survives, video goes viral
Jun 28, 2017, at 11:42 pm
London, June 28 (IBNS): A miraculous video is currently trending on social media where a man is seen escaping fatal injuries when he was rammed by an uncontrolled speeding bus.
China: Elderly woman throws coin into jet engine, delays flight
Jun 28, 2017, at 08:19 pm
Beijing, Jun 28 (IBNS): Travellers were left fuming in Shanghai airport after a China Southern Airlines flight got delayed by over five hours due to a bizarre incident, reports said.
At least six insurgents killed in Helmand airstrike
Jun 28, 2017, at 07:46 pm
Kabul, Jun 28 (IBNS): At least 10 casualties, including the death of six insurgents, were recorded following the conclusion of an airstrike, which was carried out by the Afghan military in the country's Helmand province, local Khaama Press reported.
APTA recognizes TTC as best public transit agency in North America
Jun 28, 2017, at 04:31 pm
Toronto, June 28 (IBNS): Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) was recognised as the best public transit agency in North America for 2017 by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), according to media reports.
Calgary Board of Education worried about poor mathematics scores of students
Jun 28, 2017, at 04:17 pm
Calgary, June 28 (IBNS): In a recently concluded meeting of the Calgary Board of Education, the trustees expressed deep concern regarding overall deteriorating standard of students.
Helicopter attack on Venezuelan Supreme Court
Jun 28, 2017, at 04:10 pm
Caracas, Jun 28 (IBNS): The Venezuelan Supreme Court has been attacked from a hovering helicopter, irking President Nicolas Maduro, who slammed it as a 'terrorist attack', reports said.
UN envoy maps out 'ideal trajectory' to next round of intra-Syrian talks in Geneva
Jun 28, 2017, at 01:53 pm
New York, June 28(Just Earth News): The United Nations mediator for the conflict in Syria on Tuesday mapped out what needs to happen in the next two weeks before the next round of intra-Syrian talks begins on 10 July in Geneva, Switzerland.
UN welcomes major partnership initiative with tech giants to counter terrorism online
Jun 28, 2017, at 01:52 pm
New York, June 28(Just Earth News): A senior United Nations official has called for sustained joint efforts to combat terrorism and welcomed a partnership initiative with tech giants Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and YouTube to counter terrorism and violent extremism online.
Upcoming Cyprus Conference 'a unique opportunity,' says UN negotiator
Jun 28, 2017, at 01:50 pm
New York, June 28(Just Earth News): A fresh round of talks on Cyprus will last “as long as it takes,†but there are no guarantees of success, the United Nations negotiator facilitating the process said on Tuesday.
Colombia: UN mission collects nearly all remaining weapons from FARC-EP
Jun 28, 2017, at 01:49 pm
New York, June 28(Just Earth News): The peace effort in Colombia on Tuesday reached a milestone, with nearly all of the remaining number of weapons held by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC-EP) turned over to the United Nations for registering and storing.
Jun 28, 2017, at 01:48 pm
New York, June 28(Just Earth News): Scientific collaboration is essential to achieving a world free from the nuclear threat, the Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) told a United Nations-backed expert forum in Vienna on Tuesday.
Despite progress, challenges remain for Liberia to consolidate peace gains, UN Security Council told
Jun 28, 2017, at 01:47 pm
New York, June 28(Just Earth News): In spite of “remarkable†progress in Liberia since the signing of the comprehensive peace agreement in 2003, the presence of challenges that risk a reversal of the gains made warrant continued international support and attention, the United Nations envoy for the country has cautioned.
Perpetrators of suicide attacks in Nigeria must be held accountable – UN chief
Jun 28, 2017, at 01:46 pm
New York, June 28(Just Earth News): Condemning violent attacks in Maiduguri, in Nigeria's restive Borno state, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has underscored the Organization's resolve to support the country in its fight against terrorism.
IAEA Mission says Jamaica strengthens research reactor safety, sees room for further enhancements
Jun 28, 2017, at 04:19 am
Kingston, Jamaica, June 27(Just Earth News): An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said the operator of a research reactor in Jamaica showed continuous commitment to safety after its successful conversion to use low enriched uranium (LEU) instead of high enriched uranium (HEU) as fuel. The experts also made recommendations for further safety-related improvements at the reactor, which is the only such facility in the Caribbean region.