As fighting in Libya escalates, so does number of children ‘at imminent risk of injury or death’
Apr 19, 2019, at 09:13 am
New York, Apr 19 (IBNS): In and around Tripoli, an increasing number of children are “at imminent risk of injury or death” two senior United Nations officials warned on Thursday, citing a surge of aggression in crisis-torn Libya.
'Foreign children' in overwhelmed Syrian camp need urgent international help, says top UN official
Apr 19, 2019, at 09:10 am
New York, Apr 19 (IBNS): Help is needed urgently from the international community to help some 2,500 apparently stateless “foreign children” at a camp for the displaced, in north-east Syria, a top UN official said on Thursday.
Paris Police ban Yellow Vest Protesters from rallying near Notre Dame in wake of fire
Apr 19, 2019, at 09:02 am
Moscow, Apr 19 (Sputnik/UNI) The police prefecture of Paris said it had prohibited yellow vest demonstrators from holding a protest on the coming Saturday near the Notre Dame cathedral that has suffered from a massive fire.
Service and Sacrifice: Ugandan 'Blue Helmets' support UN efforts to bring peace to Somalia
Apr 19, 2019, at 08:53 am
New York, Apr 19 (IBNS): A contingent of 530 Ugandan “Blue Helmets” (63 women, 467 men) is playing a crucial role in the United Nations’ efforts to help bring peace and stability to Somalia.
Apr 19, 2019, at 08:47 am
New York, Apr 19 (IBNS): Stress, excessively-long working hours and disease, contribute to the deaths of nearly 2.8 million workers every year, while an additional 374 million people get injured or fall ill because of their jobs, the UN labour agency, ILO, said on Thursday.
Donald Trump offers condolences to Pope Francis over Notre Dame fire
Apr 17, 2019, at 11:40 pm
Wahington, Apr 17 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday spoke with Pope Francis and offered condolences while promising help with restoring the historic Notre Dame cathedral in Paris after the devastating fire.
Canada: James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art inspires rich and diverse heritage
Apr 17, 2019, at 06:54 pm
St. Petersburg, Apr 17 (IBNS): The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, St. Petersburg, FL (U.S.) inspires thousands of visitors to its rich heritage of the American West through a variety of programs and educational opportunities, media reports said.
Boat accident in DRC leaves thre people dead, 150 missing
Apr 17, 2019, at 05:35 pm
Moscow, Apr 17 (Sputnik/UNI) A capsized boat in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) left three people dead and 150 missing, media reported Wednesday.
Russian Prime Minister promises no new taxes within six years
Apr 17, 2019, at 05:22 pm
Moscow, Apr 17 (Sputnik/UNI) Russian taxpayers will be spared new tax burden until at least 2025, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said in parliament on Wednesday.
30 killed in road accidents during Sri Lanka's new year holiday
Apr 17, 2019, at 05:01 pm
Colombo, Apr 17 (Xinhua/UNI) Sri Lankan police on Wednesday said 30 people were killed in road accidents during the island country's new year holiday while reportedly at least 200 people were injured in accidents across the country.
Fire destroys historic vicarage in northern Finland
Apr 17, 2019, at 10:02 am
Helsinki, Apr 17 (Xinhua/UNI) The historic vicarage in Kempele, northern Finland, was destroyed by fire on Tuesday evening, local media reported.
Indonesians vote to elect president, parliamentarians
Apr 17, 2019, at 09:59 am
Jakarta, Apr 17 (Xinhua/UNI) Voters in Indonesia began voting on Wednesday as polling stations opened in the east of the vast archipelagic country to select a new president and members of the parliament.
Four people killed, 23 others wounded after several rockets fired at Tripoli: Reports
Apr 17, 2019, at 09:57 am
Moscow, Apr 17 (Sputnik/UNI) Several rockets were launched at the Libyan capital Tripoli, which resulted in four people being killed and 23 others injured, local media reported citing a source.
Macron pledges to respond to "Yellow Vest" movement soon
Apr 17, 2019, at 09:54 am
Paris, Apr 17 (Xinhua/UNI) "This is not a time for politics," French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday told the nation in a short televised speech in the wake of Notre Dame Cathedral fire, pledging to come out with a response to the "Yellow Vest" movement soon.
Benjamin Netanyahu secures majority to form gov't: president
Apr 17, 2019, at 09:51 am
Jerusalem, Apr 17 (Xinhua/UNI) Israel's president said on Tuesday that a majority of lawmakers had advised him to task incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with forming the government following the recent elections.
Egypt's court sentences 2 to death over church attack
Apr 17, 2019, at 09:48 am
Cairo, April 17 (Xinhua/UNI): An Egyptian court on Tuesday sentenced two defendants to death over a church attack that left nine Christians and a policeman killed in 2017, official news agency MENA reported.
France's Macron pledges to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral within five years
Apr 17, 2019, at 09:45 am
Paris, Apr 17 (Xinhua/UNI) French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday vowed to rebuild Notre Dame cathedral, devastated by fire, within five years, calling on the French to remain united.
Over 100 arrested as climate change protests continue blocking central London
Apr 17, 2019, at 09:43 am
London, Apr 16 (Xinhua/UNI) More than 100 people have been arrested for blocking roads in ongoing climate change protests in London Tuesday.
UN Security Council condemns Taliban offensive as a blow against ‘sustainable peace’
Apr 17, 2019, at 09:16 am
New York, Apr 17 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council has condemned the announcement by Taliban militants in Afghanistan of its spring offensive, saying it will result in more “unnecessary suffering and destruction for the Afghan people”.
UNESCO experts ready to assist reconstruction of iconic Notre Dame, following devastating blaze
Apr 17, 2019, at 09:12 am
New York, Apr 17 (IBNS): Two-thirds of the largely medieval roof of Notre Dame cathedral in Paris have “gone” after the devastating fire in Paris on Monday evening, but UN cultural experts are standing by to offer help where it is needed in rebuilding the iconic structure.
Nicaragua crisis: One year in, more than 60,000 have fled, seeking refuge
Apr 17, 2019, at 09:07 am
New York, Apr 17 (IBNS): Doctors, journalists, students and farmers are among more than 60,000 Nicaraguans who have fled the country in fear of their lives since anti-Government demonstrations began last April, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, said on Tuesday.
Afghanistan: Security forces thwart twin explosions in Kabul
Apr 17, 2019, at 08:49 am
Kabul, Apr 17 (IBNS): In a major move, the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces thwarted terrorists bid of detonating two improvised explosive devices in country's capital Kabul, media reports said on Wednesday.
Pakistan: 2-year-old allegedly raped, suspect arrested
Apr 17, 2019, at 08:34 am
Islamabad, Apr 17 (IBNS): Police have arrested a suspect for allegedly raping a 2-year-old girl in Bhara Kahu area of Pakistan, media reports said.
Zimbabwe govt declares state disaster over accident claiming 13 lives
Apr 16, 2019, at 10:08 pm
Harare, Apr 16 (Xinhua): Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday declared a state of disaster over a freak accident that killed 13 members of an apostolic faith sect on Monday in Hwedza, Mashonaland East Province.
UNESCO offers to send mission to Paris to assess Notre Dame damage in fire
Apr 16, 2019, at 07:53 pm
Paris, Apr 16 (Sputnik): The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is prepared to dispatch an emergency expert mission to Paris to assess the damage suffered by the monumental Gothic cathedral Notre Dame in Paris as a result of a severe fire, the agency's director-general, Audrey Azoulay, said on Tuesday.
Moscow court sentences Norway's Berg to 14 Years in jail for espionage
Apr 16, 2019, at 06:01 pm
Moscow, Apr 16 (Sputnik) A Moscow court has found Norwegian national Frode Berg guilty of espionage and sentenced him to 14 years in a high-security jail, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Tuesday from the courtroom.
Thousands join in climate protests in London
Apr 16, 2019, at 10:05 am
London, Apr 15 (Xinhua) Thousands of people joined in protests organized by climate group Extinction Rebellion on Monday in London, blocking traffic and disrupting business to demand action over the escalating ecological crisis.
Pompeo sends condolences to France for tragic fire at Notre Dame Cathedral
Apr 16, 2019, at 10:03 am
Washington, April 16 (Sputnik/UNI) US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sent his condolences to the people of France in the wake of the devastating fire at the landmark Notre Dame cathedral in Paris.
Four killed in shootings in western Canada
Apr 16, 2019, at 10:01 am
Vancouver, April 16 (Xinhua) Four people were killed in a string of shootings at three locations within a five-kilometer radius in Penticton of western Canada on Monday, according to Penticton police.
French heritage foundation launches fundraising campaign to rebuild blaze-hit Notre Dame
Apr 16, 2019, at 09:57 am
Moscow, Apr 16 (Sputnik/UNI) The French heritage foundation has launched a fundraising campaign to help rebuild the landmark Notre Dame cathedral that was hit by major blaze.