New York, Oct 14 (IBNS): Strongly condemning twin suicide attacks in Baidoa, southwestern Somalia, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has reiterated the Organization’s support and solidarity with the country’s people and Government.
UN chief condemns deadly attacks in Afghanistan
New York, Oct 15 (IBNS): Denouncing lethal attacks targeting electoral activities in Afghanistan as the country prepares to go to polls later this week, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on all parties to ensure a peaceful and orderly elections.
Australian woman injured in kangaroo attack
Queensland, Oct 14 (IBNS): An Australian woman was injured in a Kangaroo attack incident in Australia's Queensland state, media reports. said on Sunday.
Afghanistan: 20 ANA soldiers die in Taliban attack
Kabul, Oct 14 (IBNS): A Taliban attack in western Farah province of Afghanistan left at least 20 Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers killed on Sunday, media reports said.
Improve collection of data on disasters, Secretary-General Guterres urges on International Day
New York, Oct 14 (IBNS): Highlighting the steep human and economic impact of disasters, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on countries to improve data collection on the catastrophes, including comprehensive accounting of economic losses, to advance progress on crisis prevention.
New York, Oct 14 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for a surge in investment, long-term financing and global stability to overcome the obstacles to inclusive, resilient and environmentally sustainable global growth.
Former Canadian Governor General Michaelle Jean loses bid to become Francophonie Secretary General
Yerevan, Oct 13 (IBNS): Former Canadian Governor General Michaelle Jean has lost her bid to become the la Francophonie Secretary General for the second consecutive term.
Quebec's raising of legal age for smoking cannabis could lead to organised crime: Canada PM Trudeau
Yerevan, Oct 13 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said the Quebec government's plan to raise the minimum age for smoking cannabis could lead to an organised crime, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Blast kills 10, injures 50 in Takhar province
Kabul, Oct 13 (IBNS): An explosion hit an election campaign gathering in northern Takhar province of Afghanistan which left at least 10 people killed, media reports said.
Toronto, Oct 13 (IBNS): Canada-India Project for Research and Innovation (CIPRI), York Centre for Asian Research & Community Conversation, Liberal Arts and Professional Studies at York University in partnership with Ambedkar International Mission (AIM) in Canada, recently organized a community conversation on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Ideology, Philosophy and Teachings, at York University (Keele Campus).
Afghanistan: Explosion at a wedding party kills at least four
Kabul, Oct 13 (IBNS): An explosion at a wedding party has killed at least four people, while injuring seven others in Afghanistan.
Melania Trump brushes aside marriage rift speculations, says 'we are fine'
Washington, Oct 13 (IBNS): Putting speculations to rest, US First Lady Melania Trump said her relationship with President Trump is fine, as opposed to rumours.
New York, Oct 13 (IBNS): UN human rights experts are urging Saudi Arabia to “immediately and unconditionally” release all women human rights defenders, including six imprisoned on charges relating to their peaceful defence of human rights.
UN welcomes ‘milestone’ release of 833 Nigerian children from anti-Boko Haram force
New York, Oct 13 (IBNS): The United Nations welcomed on Friday as an “important milestone” the release in Nigeria of 833 children by the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF); a group formed in 2013 to protect communities and support the country’s security forces against Boko Haram extremists.
UN chief praises Malaysia’s death penalty repeal as ‘major step forward’
New York, Oct 13 (IBNS): Malaysia has announced that it plans to abolish executions, a move hailed by United Nations chief António Guterres on Thursday, as a “major step forward.”