'Libya cannot afford to remain divided,' says UN envoy, deploring latest deadly terrorist attack
Jan 08, 2016, at 03:07 pm
New York, Jan 8 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Condemning the "reprehensible" deadly terrorist attack on a security training centre on Thursday in Libya’s coastal city of Zliten, the top United Nations official in the country said the incident again shows the urgent need for all stakeholders to press ahead with forming a recently-agreed unity government.
Yemen: Ban condemns expulsion of UN rights official; 'extremely concerned' for staff
Jan 08, 2016, at 03:04 pm
New York, Jan 8 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday condemned the Government of Yemen’s decision to expel the United Nations Human Rights representative in the war-torn country, voicing “extreme concern†for the safety of the remaining national and international staff.
UN calls for humanitarian access to besieged areas in Syria, welcomes new approvals from Government
Jan 08, 2016, at 03:00 pm
New York, Jan 8 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The United Nations is calling on Friday for unimpeded humanitarian access to reach people in need in hard-to-reach and besieged areas of Syria, while welcoming the recent approval by the Government to access the towns of Madaya, Foah and Kefraya.
Nuclear test: UK summons North Korean Ambassador
Jan 08, 2016, at 02:34 pm
London, Jan 8 (IBNS) British Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Hugo Swire has summoned Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s Ambassador in London Hyon Hak Bong to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in connection with the recent reported nuclear test conducted by the Asian nation.
Iran blames Saudi Arabia for airstrikes on their Yemen embassy
Jan 08, 2016, at 12:37 am
Sana'a/Tehran, Jan 7 (IBNS) Iran blamed Saudi Arabia for violating International rules and launching an airstrike on their Yemen embassy in Sana'a on Thursday which reportedly injured some staffs, according to reports.
Masked gunmen attack Israeli tourists in Egypt
Jan 07, 2016, at 10:50 pm
Cairo, Jan 7 (IBNS) Two masked gunmen open fired at a bus carrying Israeli tourist in Egypt on Thursday in Cairo, but no casualties were recorded, according to reports.
Pakistan retalitates : Expels Bangladeshi diplomat
Jan 07, 2016, at 06:29 pm
Dhaka, Jan 7 (IBNS) In a swift reprisal, Pakistan has expelled a Bangladeshi woman diplomat, asking her to leave the country by Thursday, days after a Pakistani woman diplomat was sent back for having alleged links with a banned militant group.
UN deplores 'deeply troubling' hydrogen bomb test announced by DPR Korea
Jan 07, 2016, at 02:27 pm
New York, Jan 7 (Just Earth News/IBNS); The United Nations at all levels on Wednesday deplored the underground nuclear test announced by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calling it "deeply troubling" and the UN Security Council vowing to immediately begin considering the "significant measures" it had vowed to take in the event of another nuclear test by the country.
Afghanistan: UN mission condemns Taliban attacks in Kabul City
Jan 07, 2016, at 02:24 pm
New York, Jan 7 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Wednesday condemned a spate of bombings in civilian areas of Kabul by the Taliban in the first few days of the New Year.
ISIL attacks highlight need for implementation of peace accord in Libya: UN envoy
Jan 07, 2016, at 02:23 pm
New York, Jan 7 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations envoy in Libya, who last month has helped usher in a UN-brokered political agreement for a national government in the strife-torn country, has said an attack by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) on oil installations highlights the need for immediate implementation of the accord.
UN rights chief calls on Thai Government to probe scores of enforced disappearances
Jan 07, 2016, at 02:18 pm
New York, Jan 7 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Calling on Thailand to criminalize enforced disappearance in its laws in line with international standards, the top United Nations human rights official on Wednesday urged the Government to take decisive and sustained steps to investigate the whereabouts of at least 82 people listed as disappeared.
UN envoy in Central African Republic meets with presidential candidates
Jan 07, 2016, at 02:16 pm
New York, Jan 7 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) reported on Wednesday that the top UN official in the country has met with 28 of the 30 presidential candidates in the capital, Bangui, just days after the first round of presidential and legislative elections.
Facebook's Free Basics receive a jolt in Egypt, shut down by government
Jan 07, 2016, at 02:21 am
Cairo, Jan 6 (IBNS) Just a week after Facebook's Free Basics, an ambitious project by the social networking site to provide free internet access in developing countries was suspended by Indian telecom regulators, Egypt too walked the same path and shut down the service, media reports said.
Bangladesh Supreme Court upholds death sentence for Islamist leader
Jan 06, 2016, at 10:51 pm
Dhaka, Jan 6 (IBNS) In a significant verdict, Bangladesh Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the death penalty which was awarded to Jamaat-e-Islami chief Motiur Rahman Nizami for crimes against humanity that he had committed during the Asian nation's 1971 War of Liberation.
China, North Korea, testing hydrogen bomb
Jan 06, 2016, at 10:21 pm
Beijing, Jan 6 (IBNS) China on Wednesday criticised North Korea for testing a hydrogen bomb.
North Korea announces it has conducted hydrogen bomb test
Jan 06, 2016, at 03:08 pm
Seoul, Jan 6 (IBNS) North Korea on Wednesday claimed that it has successfully tested a hydrogen bomb.
1 US soldier killed, 2 injured in Afghanistan
Jan 06, 2016, at 03:00 pm
Kabul/Washington, Jan 6 (IBNS): A U.S. service member was killed and two others were injured after they came under fire in Afghanistan’s Helmand province, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said.
Earthquake: Japan, South Korea suspect North Korea conducts nuclear test
Jan 06, 2016, at 02:46 pm
Seoul, Jan 6 (IBNS): Japan and South Korea have claimed that the earthquake which hit North Korea on Wednesday might be the result of a nuclear test conducted by the nation.
5.1 earthquake rocks North Korea's nuclear test site, South Korea claims it to be man made
Jan 06, 2016, at 02:33 pm
Seoul, Jan 6 (IBNS): South Korea on Wednesday claimed that an earthquake which hit North Korea close to the country's nuclear test site might have been caused due to a nuclear test carried out by the nation.
Yemen's civilian casualties top 8,100 as airstrikes and shelling continue, UN reports
Jan 06, 2016, at 02:13 pm
New York, Jan 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Civilians are suffering a "terrible toll" in the fighting tearing Yemen apart, with casualties now topping 8,100, nearly 2,800 of them killed, amid Saudi-led coalition airstrikes, shelling by Houthi groups and other clashes, the United Nations reported on Tuesday.
UN envoy for Iraq condemns attacks on mosques in Babylon Province
Jan 06, 2016, at 02:10 pm
New York, Jan 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The most senior UN official in Iraq has condemned attacks which took place against three Sunni mosques in Babylon Province on Sunday evening, as well as other acts of violence.
Ban calls on Israel and Lebanon to maintain cessation of hostilities following attacks
Jan 06, 2016, at 02:09 pm
New York, Jan 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned Monday's attack against two Israel Defense Forces vehicles in the general area of the Sheba'a Farms south of the Blue Line, which was claimed by Hizbollah.
Allegations of sexual abuse made against UN peacekeepers in Central African Republic
Jan 06, 2016, at 02:07 pm
New York, Jan 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations is investigating new allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse and other misconduct by peacekeepers in the Central African Republic (CAR), this time by forces under the world body’s flag, the top UN official there said on Tuesday, as further steps are being put in place to combat the scourge.
In Saudi Arabia, senior UN officials discuss regional tensions and needs
Jan 06, 2016, at 02:05 pm
New York, Jan 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Two senior United Nations officials arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss the effects of regional tensions on the Syrian crisis as well as ways to ensure stability and security for neighbouring countries.
Haiti: UN chief calls for delayed elections to be resolved as soon as possible
Jan 06, 2016, at 02:03 pm
New York, Jan 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): For the second time in two weeks United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has again voiced concern at political developments in Haiti over the ongoing electoral process, urging the authorities and all political actors to resolve outstanding issues as soon as possible.
Afghanistan: Explosion near Indian consulate in Jalalabad
Jan 05, 2016, at 08:33 pm
Jalalabad, Jan 5 (IBNS): A powerful explosion rocked Afghanistan's Jalalabad city on Tuesday, media reports said.
Jan 05, 2016, at 02:41 pm
Beijing, Jan 5 (IBNS) At least 14 people were killed in China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region after the bus in which they were traveling caught fire on Tuesday, media reports said.
Faced with Israeli denial of access to occupied Palestinian Territory: UN expert
Jan 05, 2016, at 02:33 pm
New York, Jan 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian territories is resigning due to Israel's failure to grant him access to the areas he is tasked with monitoring.
UN refugee chief takes over at time of record numbers and unprecedented challenges
Jan 05, 2016, at 02:31 pm
New York, Jan 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Filippo Grandi of Italy, a veteran of United Nations efforts to help refugees, took up his post on Monday as head of the UN refugee agency at a time of unprecedented challenges, with record numbers of people worldwide forced to flee war and persecution.
Ban calls on Iran, Saudi Arabia to avoid exacerbating tensions after executions
Jan 05, 2016, at 02:30 pm
New York, Jan 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has phoned the Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia and Iran to urge both countries to avoid actions that could further exacerbate tensions after the recent Saudi executions, the attack on the Saudi embassy in Iran, and the rupture in diplomatic ties.