Vanuatu, UN to test drones for vaccines delivery to inaccessible communities
Jun 15, 2017, at 05:16 am
New York, June 14(Just Earth News): The Government of Vanuatu and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) are partnering to launch what may be the Pacific's first-ever trial of drones to deliver life-saving vaccines to inaccessible remote communities in the island nation.
UN and partners in Sri Lanka appeal for resources as receding floods reveal extent of damage
Jun 15, 2017, at 05:14 am
New York, June 14(Just Earth News): Following last month's severe flooding and landslides in Sri Lanka that impacted some 630,000 people, the United Nations and humanitarian partners launched an urgent appeal for more resources to reach those in the worst-hit parts of the country with urgent assistance.
UN aid official warns of 'disastrous consequences' of power cut in Gaza
Jun 15, 2017, at 05:13 am
New York, June 14(Just Earth News): A senior United Nations humanitarian official in the occupied Palestinian Territory warned about the disastrous consequences of a further reduction in electricity supply to the Gaza Strip on the living conditions of two million Palestinians.
Put peace first,' UN chief says, kicking off 100-day countdown to International Day of Peace
Jun 15, 2017, at 05:12 am
New York, June 14(Just Earth News): True peace requires building bridges, combating discrimination and standing up for the human rights of the world's people United Nations Secretary-General said, kicking off the 100-day countdown to the International Day of Peace, with a strong appeal to citizens, governments and leaders everywhere to “put peace first.â€
Yoga is the best and most risk-free fitness option for seniors: Dinesh Bhatia
Jun 15, 2017, at 05:09 am
Toronto, June 14 (IBNS): Hazel McCallion, the former mayor of Mississauga, participated in a special session of Yoga organised by the International Yoga Day Canada (IYDC) on Monday to commemorate Seniors’ month to be celebrated at the International Centre, Mississauga, on June 25.
London: Grenfall Tower fire claims 12 lives, death toll likely to rise
Jun 15, 2017, at 04:59 am
London, June 14 (IBNS): At least 12 people died in west London after the Grenfell Tower was engulfed in a massive fire on Wednesday.
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Virginia: Gunman who shot Congressmen, dies
Jun 15, 2017, at 04:55 am
Washington, June 14 (IBNS): Gunman who sprayed bullets on Congressmen during baseball practice on Wednesday morning, died, according to media reports.
Swmai Ramdev to visit Canada soon
Jun 15, 2017, at 02:50 am
New Delhi, June 14 (IBNS): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Wednesday said he is planning to visit Canada.
Blast at Afghan Local Police residence, 4 killed
Jun 15, 2017, at 12:30 am
Kabul, June 14 (IBNS): A blast inside the residence of an Afghan Local Police (ALP) commander in southeastern Paktika province has left at least four children killed, media reports said.
Virgina : US Congressman shot at baseball practice
Jun 15, 2017, at 12:07 am
California, June 14 (IBNS): A senior US congressman was shot by unknown men at Virgina in the USA, media reports said.
Jun 14, 2017, at 09:58 pm
London, June 14 (IBNS): At least six people were killed as a massive fire broke out at Grenfell Tower in London on Wednesday, officials said.
Deaths reported in London tower fire, Mayor feels 'devastated'
Jun 14, 2017, at 09:29 pm
London, June 14 (IBNS): Several people have been killed and over 50 suffered injuries as a massive fire broke out at a high-rise in London city on Wednesday, reports said.
Former Alberta politician becomes oldest Canadian to summit Mount Everest
Jun 14, 2017, at 07:09 pm
Toronto, June 14 (IBNS): An ex-Alberta politician, John Oldring, 64, from Calgary, has become the oldest Canadian to climb Mount Everest, media reports said.
Several fatalities reported in London fire, 30 hospitalized
Jun 14, 2017, at 06:30 pm
London, June 14 (IBNS) : London Fire Brigade has confirmed a number of people have died after fire tore through Grenfell Tower block in North Kensington on Wednesday morning.
Bangladesh land slides: Death toll touches 130
Jun 14, 2017, at 03:07 pm
Dhaka, June 14 (IBNS): The death toll in the landslides which hit south-east Bangladesh has touched 130, media reports said.
Massive fire breaks out at London high rise
Jun 14, 2017, at 02:53 pm
London, June 14 (IBNS): A massive fire broke out at a tower block in London on Wednesday, officials said.
Experts urge support for most marginalized persons with disabilities, as UN forum begins
Jun 14, 2017, at 01:44 pm
New York, June 14(Just Earth News): As the largest and most diverse international disability meeting in the world kicks off at the United Nations in New York, leading experts in the field are calling for greater recognition of a range of human rights and fundamental freedoms for persons with disabilities while focusing on helping the most vulnerable among them.
'Unprecedented' conference on rights of persons with disabilities gets under way at UN
Jun 14, 2017, at 01:43 pm
New York, June 14(Just Earth News): A major intergovernmental meeting got underway at the United Nations on Tuesday, bringing together a wide range of stakeholders to ensure the full implementation of a landmark treaty on the rights of persons with disabilities.
'Security vacuum' in Central Africa may be exploited by armed groups – UN envoy
Jun 14, 2017, at 01:41 pm
New York, June 14(Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy for Central Africa on Tuesday expressed his concern that the withdrawal of troops from the regional force by some contributing countries would create a security vacuum that may be exploited by an armed group.
Mine action vital to success of UN peace mandates, Security Council told
Jun 14, 2017, at 01:41 pm
New York, June 14(Just Earth News): The mitigation of the threats posed by landmines and other explosive remnants of war is vital to the success of United Nations peacekeeping and special political missions, as well as to the delivery of humanitarian assistance, the return of displaced persons, and sustainable development, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Tuesday.
At EXPO 2017, UN agencies highlight benefits of clean energy for all
Jun 14, 2017, at 01:40 pm
New York, June 14(Just Earth News): Showcasing the centrality of the energy sector to address global sustainable development challenges, United Nations agencies in Kazakhstan at EXPO 2017 have urged the global community for new momentum to ongoing efforts towards transition to clean energy.
Not only strong, but smart policies needed to combat terrorism – UN chief
Jun 14, 2017, at 01:39 pm
New York, June 14(Just Earth News): Efforts and policies to prevent extremism must encompass all segments of the society, in particular those who have suffered structural discrimination and marginalization, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday, warning that measures which fail to do so could end up effectively “driving†people into the hands of terrorists.
Protection of migrant and refugee children must be at core of new global compacts – UN agency
Jun 14, 2017, at 01:38 pm
New York, June 14(Just Earth News): Amid ongoing discussions towards the first-ever global compacts on refugees and migration, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) joined other United Nations agencies meeting in Berlin on Tuesday stressing that all parties involved in these talks must work together to address the needs of migrant children, consistent with their human rights.
Polluted environments kill 1.4 million in Europe annually; UN agencies urge stepped-up action
Jun 14, 2017, at 04:28 am
New York, June 13(Just Earth News): As some 1.4 million people in Europe and Central Asia die prematurely each year from polluted environments, United Nations agency heads at high-level meeting call for regional leaders to scale up action to stem environmental deaths and diseases.
Conflict in Ukraine enters fourth year 'with no end in sight' – UN report
Jun 14, 2017, at 04:27 am
New York, June 13(Just Earth News): Warring parties in eastern Ukraine have repeatedly failed to implement ceasefire agreements, allowing hostilities to escalate and the cumulative death toll to exceed 10,000 as the conflict entered its fourth year, a new United Nations report reveals.
Joint African action crucial to protect persons with albinism from violence, highlights UN expert
Jun 14, 2017, at 04:25 am
New York, June 13(Just Earth News): Highlighting the importance of cooperation among countries to overcome the violence and discrimination faced by persons with albinism, a United Nations rights expert has urged African nations to fully implement a regional action plan on ending attacks on persons with albinism.
Hate crimes rose by 5% in Canada in 2015, says study
Jun 14, 2017, at 03:19 am
Toronto, June 13 (IBNS): Hate crimes rose by 5% in Canada in 2015, largely due to an increase in incidents targeting certain religious and ethno-cultural groups, specifically the Muslim population and Arabs or West Asians, a new study has said.
Afghanistan: 3 US solders killed
Jun 14, 2017, at 03:07 am
Washington, June 13 (IBNS): The US Department of Defense announced on Tuesday the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel in Afghanistan.
North Korea frees US national Otto Warmbier
Jun 14, 2017, at 02:42 am
Washington, June 13 (IBNS): An US national, who was jailed in North Korea, has been released, media reports said on Tuesday.
China denies rumour of rift with Pakistan
Jun 14, 2017, at 02:08 am
Beijing, June 13 (IBNS): China has denied rumours on possible rift with Pakistan and called reports related to it as 'baseless'.