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Dhaka Holey Artisan Bakery attack: 1 arrested

Dhaka, July 28 (IBNS): Bangladesh police have claimed to arrest a “Neo JMB” leader who was involved in the Holey Artisan Bakery attack last year, media reports said.

Pakistan: Panama Papers case verdict today

Islamabad, July 28 (IBNS): Pakistan Supreme Court is all set to announce its verdict on the Panama Papers case on Friday, media reports said.

Wrapping up African trip, UN deputy chief vows to ensure displaced women return home in dignity

New York, July 28(Just Earth News): The United Nations deputy chief wrapped up her visit to two African countries – Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo – where on Thursday she stressed the importance of women's participation in peace, security and development processes.

'Sustainable, inclusive societies,' priority for new President of UN economic and social body

New York, July 28(Just Earth News): A week after the High-Level Political Forum (HPLF) assessed the progress on implementing the 2030 Agenda, the newly elected President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOSC) has stressed her priority to push forward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

UN chief welcomes news crisis in Jerusalem's Old City has been 'defused'

New York, July 28(Just Earth News): After days of mounting tensions over the situation around Jerusalem's holy sites, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday welcomed news that the crisis in the Old City has been defused.

No reports of Canadians falling sick consuming tainted alcohol: Global Affairs Canada

Toronto, July 28 (IBNS): Countering the claims made by the U.S. State Department about travellers falling sick by consuming tainted alcohol in Mexico, Global Affairs Canada stated on Thursday that no report of Canadians suffering from tainted alcohol in Mexico has been confirmed, CTV News said.

B.C. Wildfire continues, forces local people to flee

Ottawa, July 28 (IBNS): A massive wildfire which struck the Central Interior of British Columbia early this month, continued to grow forcing local people to flee from their homes, Global News said on Thursday.

Migrant workers in south-east Asia lack access to fair, responsive legal remedies – UN report

New York, July 27(Just Earth News): Access to justice is often out of reach for migrant workers in South-east Asia, the United Nations labour agency reported on Thursday in a study that shows non-governmental organizations assisting more often than Government officials or trade unions.

Security Council extends mandate of UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus

New York, July 27(Just Earth News): The Security Council on Thursday renewed the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Cyprus for six months, until 31 January 2018, following the recent failure to reach a settlement to the longstanding conflict between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots on the Mediterranean island.

UN expert urges two Koreas to discuss human rights

New York, July 27(Just Earth News): The proposed resumption of dialogue between the two Koreas is an opportunity to discuss and improve the human rights situation in the North, a United Nations expert has said at the end of his second visit to the South.

Afghan forces retake control of Taywara district from Taliban

Kabul, Jul 27 (IBNS) : The Afghan national defense and security forces on Thursday regained control over Taywara district in northwestern Ghor province of Afghanistan from Taliban.

Pakistani militia forces among dozens killed in Paktia province of Afghanistan

Kabul, Jull 27 (IBNS) : Dozens of insurgents including several Pakistani militia forces were killed during the clashes with the security forces in southeastern Paktia province of Afghanistan, state-run Khaama Press reported.

In Mosul and beyond, sustained efforts needed to support millions of displaced Iraqis – UN official

New York, July 27(Just Earth News): Witnessing “complete devastation” in districts of Mosul, a senior United Nations relief official visiting Iraq lauded the massive humanitarian effort under way while indicating that the crisis is “far from over,” including for millions of Iraqis displaced throughout the country.

Burundi: UN envoy reiterates inclusive dialogue, regional support to political process

New York, July 27(Just Earth News): The United Nations Special Envoy to Burundi on Wednesday urged African leaders, in solidarity with the UN, to support an inclusive dialogue between the Government and the opposition in a country where political upheaval has resulted in insecurity since April 2015.

UN condemns killing of two peacekeepers in Central African Republic

New York, July 27(Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres and the United Nations Security Council have condemned yesterday's killing of two peacekeepers in the Central African Republic's (CAR) south-eastern city of Bangassou.