UN chief “alarmed†by violations of UN-backed ceasefire in Libya
New York, Sept 23 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stated on Friday that he is “alarmed by the increasing number of violations of the ceasefire” in the capital of Libya, Tripoli, which has led to the death of dozens of civilians.
Monitoring the situation and thinking of affected people: Canada PM Trudeau on Tornado in Ottawa
Ottawa, Sept 22 (IBNS): Following the tornado that ripped apart Ottawa, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said his government is monitoring the situation and thinking of the affected people.
Canada: Tornado rips apart Ottawa, several people without power
Ottawa, Sept 22 (IBNS): A Tornado has left several people without power after ripping apart Ottawa, the capital city of Canada, on Friday afternoon, media reports said.
US to revoke work permits to H4 visa holders within three months
Washington, Sept 22 (IBNS): The United States administration has informed the federal court that it will revoke work permits to H4 visa holders within three months, media reports said.
Iran: Gunmen attack military parade, 29 killed
Ahvaz, Iran, Sept 22 (IBNS): At least 29 people were killed as gunmen opened fire on an Iranian military parade in the south-western city of Ahvaz in Iran on Saturday, media reports said.
Several killed in Iran shooting during military parade
Ahwaz, Iran, Sept 22 (IBNS) : Several people were killed after unknown gunmen opened fire during a military parade in the southwestern Iranian city of Ahwaz on Saturday, Iran's state television reported.
Male, Sept 22 (IBNS): Ahead of Sunday's election in the Island nation, Maldives has witnessed a crackdown after its President, Abdulla Yameen, denounced western values that undermines Islam, reports said.
New York, Sept 22 (IBNS): Raising the alarm over the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Yemen, the top United Nations relief official on Friday underscored the need for all parties to avoid further military activity around Hudaydah port – the vital lifeline through which food and fuel flows into the war-torn country.
Guterres hails late Viet Nam President as ‘Friend of the United Nations’
New York, Sept 22 (IBNS): On behalf of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, issued a statement on Friday, expressing the UN chief’s sadness over the passing of Viet Nam President Tran Dai Quang.
Ferry tragedy takes lives in Tanzania, Guterres offers condolences, support
New York, Sept 22 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres issued a statement of condolence and solidarity after a passenger ferry capsized on Lake Victoria, in Ukurewe district of Tanzania.
Afghanistan: Short-term emergency can ‘derail’ years of progress, warns UN official
New York, Sept 22 (IBNS): Even though Afghans today have better prospects for a semblance of peace than at any time in the past few years, immediate risks facing the country can seriously jeopardize progress and derail aspirations for a peaceful, secure and prosperous Afghanistan, a senior United Nations official warned on Friday.
‘Faith and inspiration’ of late Kofi Annan needed now more than ever – UN chief Guterres
New York, Sept 22 (IBNS): At the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday led tributes to former UN chief Kofi Annan, who died on 18 August at the age of 80.
Peace is at risk and violated in many places, but ‘we will not give up,’ says UN chief Guterres
New York, Sept 22 (IBNS): On Friday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres cited the strong correlation between the International Day of Peace and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a basis for peace.
New York, Sept 22 (IBNS): Overcrowding in Greek island reception centres for refugees and migrants has made conditions for children there increasingly “dire and dangerous”, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday, warning that “severe emotional distress” affects many and that self-harm is a “possibility”.
Tanzania ferry tragedy leaves 100 dead
Dodoma, Sept 21 (IBNS): At least 100 people were killed as a ferry, in which they were travelling, capsized on Lake Victoria in Tanzania on Thursday, media reports said.