Skripal attack: US to impose fresh sanctions against Russia over use of Novichok agent
Aug 09, 2018, at 11:44 am
Washington/Moscow, Aug 9 (IBNS): The US has said that it will impose fresh sanctions on Russia over the latter's use of Novichok nerve agent in the attempted murder of double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia.
Gaza border: Retaliatory fire from Israel kills pregnant woman, baby
Aug 09, 2018, at 10:44 am
Jerusalem, Aug 9 (IBNS): A pregnant woman and her 18-month-old daughter were among the three people killed in a retaliatory fire by Israeli soldiers on the Gaza border.
UN urges protection of indigenous peoples’ rights during migration
Aug 09, 2018, at 09:45 am
New York, Aug 9 (IBNS): Marking the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, UN Secretary-General António Guterres put a spotlight on the factors pushing indigenous people to migrate “within their countries and across international borders” despite their “profound spiritual connection to their lands and resources”.
Former Chilean President Bachelet put forward by UN chief as next High Commissioner for Human Rights
Aug 09, 2018, at 09:42 am
New York, Aug 9 (IBNS): She has twice been President of Chile, and on Wednesday, ground-breaking politician and women’s rights champion, Michelle Bachelet was nominated by the United Nations chief António Guterres for the key post of High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Aug 09, 2018, at 09:38 am
New York, Aug 9 (IBNS): Despite a myriad of “long-neglected social, economic and development needs”, the Head of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) on Wednesday said progress had been made towards recovery and stability in the battle-scarred country, and called for Iraqi political leaders to continue to “work for national reconciliation” through “inclusive” solutions.
In Tokyo, UN chief expresses full support for US-Japan dialogue with North Korea
Aug 09, 2018, at 09:36 am
New York, Aug 9 (IBNS): At a joint press conference in Tokyo on Wednesday with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan, UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the ongoing talks between the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), as well as Japan’s renewed initiative of dialogue with the country.
Aug 09, 2018, at 09:33 am
New York, Aug 9 (IBNS): To avert hospital closures and raw sewage overflowing onto the streets of Gaza, the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator on Wednesday called on Israeli authorities to allow UN-purchased emergency fuel back across the border of the Palestinian enclave.
Aug 09, 2018, at 09:30 am
New York, Aug 9 (IBNS): It’s essential that Nagasaki’s devastation should “not be forgotten” now or in the future, if the threat of nuclear war is to be lifted, said the Director of the Japanese city’s Atomic Bomb Museum, ahead of a visit there on Thursday by the UN Secretary-General.
Saudi Arabia issues orders to eliminate new Canadian investments, says report
Aug 08, 2018, at 11:32 pm
Riyadh/Ottawa, Aug 8 (IBNS): Escalating tension between the two countries, Saudi Arabia has now issued orders to eliminate new Canadian investments, Financial Times reported.
Canada: Six people dies in Alberta Highway crash
Aug 08, 2018, at 11:31 pm
Edmonton, Aug 8 (IBNS): Six people were killed in a collision on a highway in Alberta province of Canada on Tuesday, media reports said.
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Afghanistan: Roadside blast leaves 13 injured
Aug 08, 2018, at 06:56 pm
Kabul, Aug 8 (IBNS): A roadside blast in northern Balkh province of Afghanistan left at least 13 people wounded, media reports said.
Aug 08, 2018, at 02:15 pm
Dhaka, Aug 8 (IBNS): Internationally acclaimed photographer and activist Shahidul Alam, taken into custody by Bangladesh police for his criticism of the Government, was on Wednesday shifted to the hospital for treatment, media reports said quoting officials.
Pakistan: Supreme Court suspends HC ruling for recount in Imran's constituency
Aug 08, 2018, at 01:27 pm
Islamabad, Aug 8 (IBNS): The Pakistan Supreme Court on Wednesday suspended the Lahore High Court's (LHC) order to re-tabulate results of NA-131 constituency and accepted PTI chief Imran Khan's petition against the ruling for hearing.
Entire New South Wales now drought affected: Government
Aug 08, 2018, at 01:06 pm
Sydney, Aug 8 (IBNS): The entire state of New South Wales in Australia is affected by drought, its government has said on Wednesday.
Colombia's new President Ivan Duque takes office
Aug 08, 2018, at 11:26 am
Bogota, Aug 8 (IBNS): Colombia's new President Ivan Duque took office after he was sworn in at Bogota's Bolivar square on Tuesday.
Aug 08, 2018, at 09:19 am
Dhaka, Aug 8 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina renewed her call to the international community, including Japan, to persuade Myanmar to take back Rohingyas who have crossed the border to enter her nation.
Senior commander of armed Taliban killed in Logar province
Aug 08, 2018, at 08:59 am
Kabul, Aug 8 (IBNS): A senior commander of armed Taliban named Najibullah known as Hemat was killed with his two accomplices during overnight operation, Afghanistan's Ministry of Interior said on Wednesday.
UN chief calls for ‘increased commitment’ to resolution on 10th anniversary of Georgia conflict
Aug 08, 2018, at 08:38 am
New York, Aug 8 (IBNS): Ten years after conflict involving Georgia, Russia and the South Ossetia region broke out, United Nations chief, António Guterres said on Tuesday that “increased commitment” is needed by “relevant actors” to advance the on-going reconciliation and peace process.
Aug 08, 2018, at 08:35 am
New York, Aug 8 (IBNS): The Head of the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, on Tuesday urged government representatives and business leaders from the Asia-Pacific region to offer more support and protection for over 700,000 Rohingya refugees who have fled violence and discrimination in Myanmar’s Rakhine State over the past year.
Aug 08, 2018, at 08:32 am
New York, Aug 8 (IBNS): As conflicts and natural disasters have sharply deteriorated living conditions in the Horn of Africa and Yemen, more and more people have been crossing the Gulf of Aden in both directions, leading the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to appeal for $45 million to provide critical aid to 81,000 people over three years.
Indonesia: Psychological impact on earthquake survivors turns villages into ‘ghost towns’
Aug 08, 2018, at 08:28 am
New York, Aug 8 (IBNS): Following the magnitude 7 earthquake which rocked the Indonesian island of Lombok at the weekend, more than 130 aftershocks have been felt with some villages being turned into “ghost towns”, journalists at the UN in Geneva heard on Tuesday.
Rights experts call for greater protection of indigenous people during migration
Aug 08, 2018, at 08:22 am
New York, Aug 8 (IBNS): Governments are being urged to ensure that the rights of indigenous peoples are recognized, whether they are living on their traditional lands or forced to move elsewhere.
Aug 08, 2018, at 08:17 am
New York, Aug 8 (IBNS): Some 117,000 Venezuelans have claimed asylum already this year — more than for the whole of 2017 — the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Tuesday, after welcoming a decision by the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court to reverse the closure of the country’s border with its northern neighbour.
After educational institutions, Saudi Arabia suspends airline operations in Canada
Aug 07, 2018, at 11:39 pm
Riyadh/Ottawa, Aug 7 (IBNS): After educational institutions, Saudi Arabia has suspended its airline operations in Canada following the expulsion of the Canadian ambassador citing interference in its internal matter, media reports said.
After expelling Canadian ambassador, Saudi Arabia suspends educational programmes
Aug 07, 2018, at 11:35 pm
Riyadh/Ottawa, Aug 7 (IBNS): Saudi Arabia has reportedly suspended all the educational programmes in Canada after expelling the Canadian ambassador citing interference in its internal matter, media reports said.
Australian population to touch 25 million: ABS
Aug 07, 2018, at 06:32 pm
Canberra, Aug 7 (IBNS): Australia’s population is due to reach 25 million shortly after 11pm (AEST) on Tuesday, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) population clock.
Imran Khan's stepdaughter Mehrunnisa Hayat joins PTI
Aug 07, 2018, at 05:38 pm
Islamabad, Aug 7 (IBNS): Mehrunnisa Hayat, the daughter of Imran Khan's wife Bushra, has joined her stepfather's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), media reports said.
Shift Shahidul Alam to hospital for treatment: Bangladesh HC directs jail authorities
Aug 07, 2018, at 05:14 pm
Dhaka, Aug 7 (IBNS): Bangladesh High Court on Tuesday directed jail authorities to send prisoned photographer Shahidul Alam to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) for his treatment.
Human Rights Watch asks Bangladesh government to stop attacks on student protesters, critics
Aug 07, 2018, at 09:56 am
Dhaka, Aug 7 (IBNS): Instead of prosecuting those responsible for unlawfully attacking student protesters demanding road safety, Bangladesh authorities are arresting students and targeting activists and journalists who are highlighting the abuses, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday.
Benjamin Netanyahu praises Donald Trump for re-imposing sanctions on Iran
Aug 07, 2018, at 09:27 am
Jerusalem, Aug 7 (IBNS): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday appreciated US President Donald Trump for re-imposing sanctions on Iran.