New York, Nov 6(Just Earth News): Concerned by the news that Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has offered to resign, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday expressed the hope that all sides will focus on supporting the continuity of Lebanon's State institutions.
UN 'will walk with Haiti' on path towards sustainable development, senior official pledges
New York, Nov 6(Just Earth News): United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and UN Special Envoy for Haiti Josette Sheeran wrapped up a three-day visit to the island on Sunday, pledging more help to defeat cholera and assist the Government in achieving the broader aims of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Typhoon Damrey kills 49 in Vietnam, renders thousands homeless
Hanoi, Nov 6 (IBNS) : A powerful typhoon raging in Vietnam's south-central coast has killed at least 49 people and left more than a dozen missing, media reports said.
Saudi Arabia freezes accounts of detained corruption suspects
Riyadh, Nov 6 (IBNS) : Saudi authorities have announced that they will be freezing the bank accounts of suspects detained in the kingdom on corruption charges.
Texas shooting: Death toll climbs to 26, suspect named
Austin, Nov 6 (IBNS): The toll in the Texas shooting incident has risen to 26, while local media have named the suspect as Devin Patrick Kelley, aged 26.
20 killed in Texas church shooting in USA
Austin, Nov 6 (IBNS) A lone gunman killed at least 20 people at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, on Sunday, said media reports.
Billionaire prince with stakes in Twitter arrested in Saudi sweep
Riyadh, Nov 5 (IBNS): Saudi Arabia's King Salman has removed one of the royal family's most prominent princes from his ministerial role.
Donald Trump wishes Sikh people on birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev
Washington, Nov 5 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has wished Sikh Americans and Sikhs around the world on the occasion of birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.
President Trump commences his Asia tour,arrives in Japan
Tokyo, Nov 5 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has arrived in Japan as he commenced his 12-day Asia tour.
Canadian PM Trudeau discusses Canada Child Benefit in Brampton
Brampton, Nov 4 (IBNS): Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Brampton alongside Ruby Sahota, Member of Parliament for Brampton North, and other Brampton Members of Parliament to share the news about further action to support Canadian families.
Kabul: Curtain shops catch fire, no causality
Kabul, Nov 4 (IBNS): Curtain shops in Afghanistan capital Kabul city caught fire on Saturday, media reports said.
Bonn: UN climate conference to maintain ambition one year after Paris accord’s entry into force
New York, Nov 4(Just Earth News): One year after the entry into force of the Paris Agreement on climate change, the Bonn Conference, which opens on 6 November in Germany, will be an opportunity for nations around the world to show their ambition for climate action and their determination to keep their promises.
UN advocate vows to give 'visibility' to victims of sexual exploitation and abuse
New York, Nov 4(Just Earth News): Briefing the press at United Nations Headquarters in New York for the first time, the first-ever UN advocate for the rights of victims of sexual exploitation and abuse on Friday highlighted her role to give those who have suffered “visibility” and amplify their voices.
New York, Nov 4(Just Earth News): While progress has been made in response to the plague outbreak in Madagascar, and the number of suspected new cases continues to decline, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday that sustaining operations through the remainder of the plague season will be critical as there is still a risk of potential further spread of the disease.
Several collisions take place in Toronto, strike seven pedestrians, cyclist
Toronto, Nov 3 (IBNS): Seven pedestrians and one cyclist were struck in separate collisions across Toronto on Friday morning, media reports said.