Security Council approves UN monitors for Aleppo evacuations

Dec 20, 2016, at 03:08 pm

New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News):Alarmed at the “devastating” humanitarian crisis in Aleppo, where perhaps thousands of civilians remain trapped, the Security Council on Monday requested the United Nations and other relevant institutions to carry out “adequate, neutral monitoring and direct observation on evacuations from the eastern districts” of the war-battered city.

Lebanon: UN chief welcomes new Government led by Saad Hariri

Dec 20, 2016, at 03:02 pm

New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News): Welcoming the announcement of new Cabinet members in Lebanon, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed hope that the new Government will ensure that the country's forthcoming parliamentary election is successfully conducted within the timeframe set by the constitution, according to his spokesman.

Canadian performer Gordie Tapp passes away

Dec 20, 2016, at 02:45 pm

Toronto, Dec 20 (IBNS): Gordie Tapp, Canadian entertainer, a comedian, musician and script writer, who found success in radio and TV, died in his Burlington house, Ontario, Sunday at the age of 94, media reported.

Berlin: Truck rams crowd in Christmas market, 12 killed

Dec 20, 2016, at 02:38 pm

Berlin, Dec 20 (IBNS): A truck ploughed into a Christmas market at Berlin city in Germany on Monday, killing at least 12 people and injuring 50 others, media reports said.

Ankara: Russian ambassador to Turkey shot dead

Dec 20, 2016, at 02:22 pm

Ankara, Dec 20 (IBNS): Apparently protesting against the Russia's involvement in Aleppo, the Russia's Ambassador to Turkey has been shot dead, media reports said.

Russian envoy to Turkey killed in gun attack in Ankara

Dec 20, 2016, at 05:04 am

Ankara, Dec 19 (IBNS): Russian Ambassador to Ankara in Turkey was on Monday shot dead in a gun attack at an art gallery in the capital city, media reports said.

New stories of football in World War One brought to light ahead of Christmas Truce anniversary

Dec 19, 2016, at 11:59 pm

London, Dec 19 (IBNS): New stories of Muslim and Indian soldiers playing football during World War One are being shared ahead of the 102nd anniversary of 1914’s iconic Christmas Truce match.

Myanmar: Security forces target Rohingya during vicious Rakhine Scorched-Earth campaign, says Amnesty

Dec 19, 2016, at 10:35 pm

New York, Dec 19 (IBNS): The Myanmar security forces are responsible for unlawful killings, multiple rapes and the burning down of houses and entire villages in a campaign of violence against Rohingya people that may amount to crimes against humanity, Amnesty International reveals in a new report on Monday.

Afghan mother of two publicly executed by Taliban

Dec 19, 2016, at 06:28 pm

Kabul, Dec 19 (IBNS): The Taliban on Sunday night publicly executed a mother of two, who was forced to divorce her husband, local Khaama Press said.

Russian plane crashes in Siberia, 16 reportedly injured

Dec 19, 2016, at 06:08 pm

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IBNS) : An aeroplane belonging to the Russian defence ministry crashed on Monday in Yakutia in Siberia with 39 people on board, BBC reported.

At least 14 killed in Jordan seize

Dec 19, 2016, at 04:52 pm

Amman, Dec 19 (IBNS): At least 14 people, including four terrorists were killed in an operation in the southern city of Karak, local Jordan Times reported.

'Every migrant is a human being with human rights,' says UN chief on International Day

Dec 19, 2016, at 05:23 am

New York, Dec 18 (Just Earth News): Despite appearances and media spin, "migration does not have to be chaotic or seem like an invasion," and as yet another turbulent year for millions of people on the move comes to an end, the United Nations is marking International Migrants Day with a worldwide call for more cooperation and a resolute rejection of intolerance and policies driven by xenophobic rhetoric.

Toronto: Keychains sold to raise money for brain cancer research

Dec 19, 2016, at 05:18 am

Toronto, Dec 18 (IBNS): Keychains made from extra leather from Downie's seven suit designs were sold Friday on a website raising money for brain cancer research.

Canada: CBC's Sounds of the Seasons & Unifor's grant brings cheer to Windsor-Essex County’s food banks

Dec 19, 2016, at 05:17 am

Toronto, Dec 18 (IBNS): For many families in Windsor-Essex, near Toronto, access to healthy food is out of reach, media reported.

Toronto: Peace activist Audrey Tobias remembered

Dec 19, 2016, at 04:27 am

Toronto, Dec 18 (IBNS): Audrey Tobias, a long-time peace activist who died on Dec 1 at the age of 92, was remembered on Saturday for her drive and determination at a funeral service held at a church in Toronto.

Afghanistan road mishap kills 14

Dec 19, 2016, at 03:55 am

Kabul, Dec 18 (IBNS): A bus crashed into a fuel tanker in western Farah province of Afghanistan on Sunday which killed at least 14 people, media reports said.

Syria: Militants attack evacuation buses

Dec 19, 2016, at 03:23 am

Idlib, Dec 18 (IBNS): Terrorists attacked several buses that were going to towns of Kefraya and al-Fouaa to evacuate sick and wounded people from the area in Syria, media reports said.

Jordan: Gunmen attack leaves five killed

Dec 19, 2016, at 02:57 am

Amman, Dec 18 (IBNS): Gun attack in Jordanian city of Karak has left five people killed, media reports said.

Yemen attack: ISIS claims responsibility

Dec 19, 2016, at 02:45 am

Aden, Dec 18 (IBNS): Militant group Islamic State on Sunday claimed responsibility for the suicide attack in Aden city in Yemen.

Toronto: 21-year-old man fatally stabbed his aunt

Dec 19, 2016, at 01:50 am

Toronto, Dec. 18 (IBNS): Police issued a Canada-wide warrant for Shayne MacDonald, a 21-year-old man suspected to have fatally stabbed his aunt in an apartment near College and Dufferin streets on Friday, media said.

Pakistan's Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa commences his Saudi Arabia visit

Dec 18, 2016, at 11:00 pm

Islamabad, Dec 18 (IBNS): Pakistan's Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa has commenced his Saudia Arabia visit, officials said.

Yemen: 30 soldiers killed in suicide attack

Dec 18, 2016, at 09:55 pm

Aden, Dec 18 (IBNS): At least 30 soldiers were killed as suicide bomber hit Aden city in Yemen on Sunday, media reports said.

We don't want drone they stole-let them keep it: Donald Trump attacks China

Dec 18, 2016, at 07:12 pm

Washington, Dec 18 (IBNS): President-elect Donald Trump has said that US should let China keep his country's Navy's unmanned underwater glider that the latter had seized in the South China Sea.

Silencing opposition is 'not the solution,' UN rights chief says as Internet blackout looms in DR Congo

Dec 18, 2016, at 01:43 pm

New York, Dec 18 (Just Earth News):The United Nations human rights chief on Saturday said he is “deeply alarmed” at a planned Government shutdown of social media in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from Sunday evening, ahead of the end of President Joseph Kabila's mandate, coupled with a continuing ban on demonstrations by civil society and the opposition.

Political accord's slow implementation has not brought peace and stability Libyans deserve – Ban

Dec 18, 2016, at 01:29 pm

New York, Dec 18 (Just Earth News): Marking the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Libyan Political Agreement, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today commended all Libyans who engaged in the “milestone” process, but cautioned that while much progress has been made, “the road to peace is long” and the Libyan people have not yet achieved the stability and security they deserve.

Heavy snow logs out Toronto, flights cancelled

Dec 18, 2016, at 07:22 am

Toronto, Dec. 17 (IBNS): The city of Toronto is reeling under rain, snow and freezing rain which began Thursday afternoon, causing the cancellation of score of flights, delays, and even road mishaps.

Afghanistan: Five women doctors shot dead by unknown gunmen

Dec 17, 2016, at 09:35 pm

Kandahar, Dec 17 (IBNS): Five women doctors were killed by unknwon gunmen in Afghanistan's Kandahar province on Saturday, media reports said.

Afghanistan: At least five women workers of Kandahar airport killed by gunmen

Dec 17, 2016, at 07:20 pm

Kabul, Dec 17 (IBNS): At least five women workers of Kandahar airport were killed by unknown gunmen on Saturday morning, local Khaama Press reported.

Afghanistan: At least 16 ISIS militants killed in US air raid

Dec 17, 2016, at 07:04 pm

Kabul, Dec 17 (IBNS): At least 16 ISIS militants have been killed in an US airstrike in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, local Khaama Press reported.

Ban Ki-moon hints at running for S.Korean Presidency

Dec 17, 2016, at 05:05 pm

Seoul/New York, Dec 17 (IBNS): UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has hinted at running for South Korea's presidency, media reports said.