ISIS claims responsibility for Iran Parliament, Khomeini shrine attacks

Jun 07, 2017, at 09:41 pm

Tehran, June 7 (IBNS): Militant group ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attacks in Iran Parliament building and in the Mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini, media reports said.

One dead, several injured in twin attacks in Iran Parliament, Khomeini shrine

Jun 07, 2017, at 08:00 pm

Tehran, June 7 (IBNS) : Armed men carried out two attacks in Iran's capital, killing a guard at the parliament building and wounding several people in the Mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini, Aljazeera reported quoting state media.

Sher Bahadur Deuba to swear in as PM of Nepal for the fourth time

Jun 07, 2017, at 06:43 pm

Kathmandu, Jun 7 (IBNS): Sher Bahadur Deuba, 70, of the Nepali Congress (NC) will take oath, on Wednesday, as the country's 40th PM, according to media reports.

Mayor Tory voices concerns about Toronto Community Housing

Jun 07, 2017, at 06:22 pm

Toronto, June 7 (IBNS): In a letter sent to Members of Provincial Parliament (MPP) in Toronto, Mayor John Tory drew their attention to the social housing crisis in the city of Toronto, according to media reports.

Shooting inside Iranian Parliament, at least one injured

Jun 07, 2017, at 06:18 pm

Tehran, June 7 (IBNS) : Armed men opened fire inside the Iranian parliament and the shrine of Ayatollah Khomeini in Tehran on Wednesday, BBC reported.

Water is ‘catalyst’ for cooperation, not conflict, UN chief tells Security Council

Jun 07, 2017, at 02:32 pm

New York, June 7(Just Earth News): Stressing the importance of diplomacy to prevent and resolve trans-boundary disputes over water resources, Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday told the United Nations Security Council that water serves as “a catalyst” for cooperation among nations, even those that are not on good ter

Addressing Human Rights Council, UN rights chief decries some States’ lack of cooperation

Jun 07, 2017, at 02:30 pm

New York, June 7(Just Earth News): In a major address in Geneva, the United Nations human rights chief on Tuesday stressed that denying access or not cooperating with UN bodies would not diminish scrutiny of a Government’s human rights record.

At Ocean Conference, UN agencies commit to cutting harmful fishing subsidies

Jun 07, 2017, at 02:29 pm

New York, June 7(Just Earth News): As the international community focuses this week on preserving the health of global oceans and seas, the United Nations agencies on agriculture, environment and trade are committing to the sustainable trade of fisheries.

Updating essential drugs list, UN health agency aims to preserve potency of 'last resort' antibiotics

Jun 07, 2017, at 02:27 pm

New York, June 7(Just Earth News): As part of its effort to combat growing drug resistance, the United Nations health agency on Tuesday announced that it is classifying antibiotics into three categories and providing new advice on which to use for common infections and which to preserve for the most serious circumstances.

Super Dads: New UNICEF campaign spotlights fathers' critical role in children's early development

Jun 07, 2017, at 02:26 pm

New York, June 7(Just Earth News): As more than 90 countries prepare to mark Father's Day later this month, prominent figures in sports and entertainment have joined 'Super Dads,' a campaign launched on Tuesday by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) that celebrates a father's essential role in a child's early cognitive development.

Nothing short of a 'sea change' will end years of gross neglect in mental health care – UN expert

Jun 07, 2017, at 02:24 pm

New York, June 7(Just Earth News): Citing decades of neglect in mental health care, a United Nations human rights expert on Tuesday denounced “biomedical gatekeepers” who perpetuate stigma and urged States and psychiatrists to act with courage to reform a “crisis-hit system built on outdated attitudes.”

Syria: As airstrikes hit Raqqa, UN sounds alarm over plight of civilians

Jun 07, 2017, at 05:48 am

New York, June 6(Just Earth News): The United Nations humanitarian wing on Tuesday said it is deeply concerned for the safety and protection of more than 400,000 civilians in Syria's war-torn Raqqa Governorate, “who continue to be exposed to daily fighting and airstrikes.”

Syria: As airstrikes hit Raqqa, UN sounds alarm over plight of civilians

Jun 07, 2017, at 05:47 am

New York, June 6(Just Earth News): The United Nations humanitarian wing on Tuesday said it is deeply concerned for the safety and protection of more than 400,000 civilians in Syria's war-torn Raqqa Governorate, “who continue to be exposed to daily fighting and airstrikes.”

Sri Lanka: UN assists storm victims, seeks to contain diseases 'spiralling out of control'

Jun 07, 2017, at 05:41 am

New York, June 6(Just Earth News): In the aftermath of a devastating tropical storm in Sri Lanka, United Nations agencies are working to provide shelters and other emergency kits while seeking to contain a mosquito-borne disease that is starting to “spiral out of control.”

Falling aid for education putting global goals at risk, warns UN agency

Jun 07, 2017, at 05:33 am

New York, June 6(Just Earth News): Against the backdrop of aid allocations to education falling for the sixth year in a row, the United Nations agency mandated with promoting education globally has called on the donor community to focus more attention on the vital sector, especially in countries where needs are the greatest.

Donald Trump cites his visit to Middle East as the reason behind Qatar's isolation

Jun 07, 2017, at 04:41 am

Washington, June 6 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that his recent visit to the Middle East prompted the Gulf nations to isolate Qatar.

Attacker shot outside cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris

Jun 07, 2017, at 03:17 am

Paris, June 6 (IBNS): A man has been shot by security officials outside the cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, media reports said on Tuesday.

Over 130 Imams, religious leaders refuse to perform funeral prayer for London attackers

Jun 07, 2017, at 02:47 am

London, June 6 (IBNS): In a major development, over 130 imams from Britain have refused to offer Islamic burials to the three people involved in the London attacks last week.

Third London attacker identified

Jun 07, 2017, at 02:05 am

London, June 6 (IBNS): The third attacker involved in the recent attacks in London city has been identified as Youssef Zaghba, the police confirmed on Tuesday.

Afghanistan: Herat explosion leaves 7 killed

Jun 07, 2017, at 01:31 am

Kabul, June 6 (IBNS): A blast in western Herat province of Afghanistan left at least seven people killed on Tuesday, media reports said.

Sher Bahadur Deuba elected as Nepal PM

Jun 07, 2017, at 01:13 am

Kathmandu, June 6 (IBNS): Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba was elected as the Prime Minister of the Himalayan nation on Tuesday.

UN Ocean Conference opens with calls for united action to reverse human damage

Jun 06, 2017, at 07:37 pm

New York, June 6 (Just Earth News): Opening a “game-changing” international conference on the health of the world’s oceans and seas, top United Nations officials on Monday urged coordinated global action to protect the planet.

UN chief Guterres meets with Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders

Jun 06, 2017, at 07:36 pm

New York, June 6 (Just Earth News): Following a meeting with the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced that they had agreed on the need to reconvene the Conference on Cyprus in June, in line with the 12 January statement of the conference.

Iraq: Lives of 100,000 children ‘on the line’ as fighting continues in west Mosul

Jun 06, 2017, at 07:35 pm

New York, June 6 (Just Earth News): Some 100,000 children remain in extremely dangerous conditions in western sections of Iraq’s Mosul city as fighting between Government and terrorist forces continues, the United Nations children’s agency on Monday reported, warning that “children’s lives are on the line.”

UN mourns passing of population agency chief Babatunde Osotimehin, 'a champion of health for all'

Jun 06, 2017, at 07:34 pm

New York, June 6 (Just Earth News): UN mourns passing of population agency chief Babatunde Osotimehin, 'a champion of health for all'

Rocket-launched grenade lands in Indian envoy's residence in Kabul

Jun 06, 2017, at 06:48 pm

Kabul, June 6 (IBNS) : The Indian ambassador's residence in Kabul came under attack on Tuesday as a rocket-launched grenade landed in its premises, NDTV reported.

FEATURE: Climate change and the world’s oceans

Jun 06, 2017, at 03:40 pm

New York, June 6(Just Earth News): The vital link between oceans and climate change is among the issues at the forefront of discussions at the United Nations Ocean Conference taking place in New York from 5 to 9 June.

World Bank sees improving global economy despite 'substantial' risks

Jun 06, 2017, at 03:38 pm

New York, June 6(Just Earth News): Thanks to a pickup in manufacturing and trade, the global economy is recovering, but weak productivity and investment growth threaten long-term prospects in developing economies, the World Bank reported.

Sustainable production a 'powerful engine' for decent work creation – UN labour chief

Jun 06, 2017, at 03:37 pm

New York, June 6(Just Earth News): Emphasizing the potential for 'greening' the world of work, the top United Nations labour official told delegates at the International Labour Conference on Monday that job creation and the protection of the planet can and must work together to ensure a sustainable future for all.

After 50 years of Israeli occupation, 'now is the time' to create Palestinian state – UN chief

Jun 06, 2017, at 03:28 pm

New York, June 6(Just Earth News): Marking 50 years since the start of the 1967 Arab-Israeli war, which resulted in Israel's occupation of the Palestinian Territory, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday reiterated a call for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.