Security Council renews sanctions for Central African Republic
Jan 28, 2016, at 02:04 pm
New York, Jan 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Stressing the urgent need to end impunity in the Central African Republic (CAR) and bring to justice those who violate humanitarian law, the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday renewed its sanctions against individuals or groups implicated in the country's ongoing sectarian tensions.
Besieged Syrians believe the world has forgotten them: UN relief chief
Jan 28, 2016, at 02:00 pm
New York, Jan 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): With United Nations-backed political talks on Syria set to begin later this week, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, Stephen O’Brien, on Wednesday urged the entire international community to get behind the process, which seeks to ease the suffering for millions of desperate people and end "one of the most savage and brutal conflicts of the 21st century."
Darfur: UN expresses grave concern over new hostilities and impact on civilians
Jan 28, 2016, at 01:58 pm
New York, Jan 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the impact of the ongoing hostilities in Darfur on thousands of civilians who have been forced to flee their homes amid the conflict that began two weeks ago.
Education key to preventing genocides, says Ban honouring Holocaust victims
Jan 28, 2016, at 01:56 pm
New York, Jan 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): As the global community gathered to commemorate the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi extermination camp 71 years ago, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon stressed that the most effective way to stand up for human rights, fight xenophobia and prevent new genocides is by educating new generations about the horrors of the Holocaust.
Afghanistan: UN mine clearance officials condemn murder of four de-miners
Jan 28, 2016, at 01:54 pm
New York, Jan 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations demining officials in Afghanistan on Wednesday strongly condemned an attack in which unknown militants shot dead four de-miners while a fifth was reported missing in Helmand province, one of the most heavily mined in the strife-torn country.
Science and technology can help save lives: UN official
Jan 28, 2016, at 01:51 pm
New York, Jan 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The first-ever United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) gathering of scientists to discuss disaster risk management kicked off on Wednesday in Geneva, Switzerland, seeking to map out a scientific and technological approach to the issue while addressing the importance of partnership.
Eritrea: UN deputy relief chief urges support for vulnerable communities
Jan 28, 2016, at 01:49 pm
New York, Jan 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, Kyung-wha Kang, wrapped up a three-day visit to Eritrea on Tuesday, where she urged broader support for the Government’s efforts to meet basic needs and build resilience of the country’s most vulnerable communities.
Palestinians losing hope under 'stifling' Israeli occupation: UN chief
Jan 28, 2016, at 01:47 pm
New York, Jan 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Amid ongoing violence in the Middle East, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reiterated on Wednesday that he can understand why Palestinians are losing hope in the face of nearly 50 years of Israeli occupation, a statement that has provoked criticism that he was "giving terror a tailwind."
Freedom of expression came under severe attack in Bangladesh: Human Rights Watch
Jan 28, 2016, at 02:47 am
New York, Jan 27 (IBNS) Freedom of expression came under severe attack in Bangladesh in 2015, Human Rights Watch said in its World Report 2016.
US Republican Presidential hopeful Trump irks news channel and opponents through boycott
Jan 28, 2016, at 12:55 am
Iowa City, Jan 27 (IBNS): Donald Trump, the Republican front runner for the nomination for the United States presidential elections--slated for Nov 2016--has raised the ire of opponents and Fox News by refusing to participate in the channel's GOP debate to take place on Thursday.
Nuclear program of North Korea is a major challenge to global security: USA
Jan 27, 2016, at 10:48 pm
Beijing, Jan 27 (IBNS) The USA on Wednesday called the nuclear programme of North Korea as a 'major challenge' to global security.
Mumbai attacks: Pakistan court dismisses plea for voice samples of accused
Jan 27, 2016, at 08:50 pm
Islamabad, Jan 27 (IBNS): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday rejected petitions filed by the government which sought clippings of voice samples of seven suspects charged with involvement in the 2008 Mumbai attacks case, media reports said.
India and Armenia Sign Protocol amending the India-Armenia Double Taxation Avoidance Convention
Jan 27, 2016, at 06:26 pm
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) A Protocol to amend the existing Double Taxation Avoidance Convention was signed by the Government of India and the Government of Armenia here on Wednesday, a government release said.
I will destroy ISIS: Donald Trump
Jan 27, 2016, at 03:18 pm
Washington, Jan 27 (IBNS) US Presidential candidate Donald Trump has vowed to destroy militant group ISIS.
Failure in Syria not humanitarian but political, says senior UN relief official
Jan 27, 2016, at 02:26 pm
New York, Jan 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Senior United Nations relief officials working on the front lines of the conflict in Syria stressed on Tuesdaythat only a political solution will end the five-year war, insisting that humanitarians have been doing all that they can to assist millions of desperate people who have lost nearly everything and are "now beginning to lose hope that the world cares."
Team of experts delayed from entering Burundi to investigate human rights abuses - UN
Jan 27, 2016, at 02:23 pm
New York, Jan 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) reported on Tuesdaythat a team of independent experts mandated to probe violations and abuses in Burundi has not been able to enter the country.
UN chief delivers impassioned plea to Israelis and Palestinians to compromise for peace
Jan 27, 2016, at 02:20 pm
New York, Jan 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Condemning Palestinian attacks against Israeli civilians, highlighting growing Palestinian frustration at a half century of occupation, and calling on Israel to change its settlement and other policies, United Nations Secretary-General on Tuesdayurged both sides to seize the “historic challenge†of compromise to secure a two-state solution.
As food emergency intensifies in drought-hit Ethiopia, UN appeals for more resources
Jan 27, 2016, at 02:16 pm
New York, Jan 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Despite the well-coordinated response already under way to offset the impacts of an El Niño-induced drought in Ethiopia, the United Nations humanitarian wing has warned that the scale of the developing emergency exceeds resources and that more funding is urgently needed to ensure food distribution and child protection amid ongoing malnutrition and water shortages.
Senior UN official points to science as 'vital' in managing disaster risk, promoting development
Jan 27, 2016, at 02:14 pm
New York, Jan 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS): On the eve of the first-ever gathering of scientists to discuss disaster risk management, the head of the United Nations office tasked with synergizing disaster reduction activities emphasized on Tuesdaythe importance of government leaders and decision makers’ attention to the role of science in lowering the exposure to extreme disaster events and promoting sustainable development.
UNICEF launches $2.8 billion humanitarian appeal for children
Jan 27, 2016, at 02:08 pm
New York, Jan 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesdayannounced the launch of a $2.8 billion appeal to reach 43 million children in humanitarian emergencies worldwide, with for the first time ever the largest portion of the appeal – 25 per cent – going towards their education.
As refugee and migrant flood into Europe continues, UN and partners seek $550 million for 2016
Jan 27, 2016, at 02:05 pm
New York, Jan 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS): With no let-up in the flood of people pouring into Europe as they flee conflict in the Middle East and elsewhere, the United Nations refugee agency and its partners are appealing to donors for $550 million to support the ongoing humanitarian response for 2016.
Afghanistan: US drone strike kills 5 militants
Jan 26, 2016, at 10:26 pm
Kabul, Jan 26 (IBNS): At least five militants were killed in a US drone strike in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, media reports said on Tuesday.
Sexual harassment suit: Yoga guru fined $924,500
Jan 26, 2016, at 10:15 pm
Los Angeles, Jan 26 (IBNS) Bikram Choudhury has been directed by a Los Angeles jury to pay about $924,500 to a lawyer who has alleged that the Yoga teacher had sexually harassed her while she used to work for him.
Afghanistan: 10 policemen killed
Jan 26, 2016, at 08:40 pm
Kabul, Jan 26 (IBNS) At least 10 policemen were killed at a check-post in central Uruzgan province of Afghanistan, media reports said on Tuesday.
Hound gatecrashes half marathon, finish seventh
Jan 26, 2016, at 07:12 pm
Alabama, Jan 26 (IBNS) In a curious incident in the US recently, a two and a half year old canine ran a half marathon and secured the seventh place, according to reports.
Pakistan Army Chief to retire on due date
Jan 26, 2016, at 05:54 pm
Islamabad, Jan 26 (IBNS) Putting speculations to rest, Pakistan Army Chief Gen. Raheel Sharif has said that he will retire on due date, according to reports.
At least 25 killed in suicide attack in North Cameroon
Jan 26, 2016, at 05:38 pm
Yaounde, Jan 26 (IBNS) At least 25 people were killed and another 62 injured in a suicide attack on Monday in the northern part of Cameroon.
UN Security Council approves mission to monitor peace deal between Colombia and FARC
Jan 26, 2016, at 02:59 pm
New York, Jan 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The Security Council on Monday moved to set up a United Nations political mission in Colombia, approving a team of international observers to monitor disarmament should the Colombian Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP) reach a final agreement to end Latin America’s longest armed conflict.
Delayed intra-Syrian talks, brokered by UN, to begin on Friday in 'uphill' bid for ceasefire
Jan 26, 2016, at 02:44 pm
New York, Jan 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Intra-Syrian talks that were scheduled to begin in Geneva on Monday under United Nations sponsorship will now start on Friday, with the first priority being a broad ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and halting the threat posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
In breakthrough, UN agency delivers supplies to besieged districts inside Yemen's Taiz city
Jan 26, 2016, at 02:41 pm
New York, Jan 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has managed to send food supplies inside areas under siege in the central Yemeni city of Taiz where residents have been suffering in dire conditions with very little food.