Rollercoaster breaks down, riders stuck upside down high in air
London, July 4 (IBNS): Riders had a tough time at an amusement park in England recently when the roller coaster, in which they were travelling, stopped mid-way, leaving people dangling upside down, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Kabul police apprehend key Taliban commander
Kabul, Jul 4 (IBNS): Kabul police have apprehended a key Taliban commander from the city, local Khaama Press reported.
Afghanistan: Kabul explosion kills senior police officer
Kabul, Jul 4 (IBNS): A senior police officer was killed in an explosion which took place in Kabul city on Monday afternoon, local Khaama Press reported.
Furious Trump slams North Korea following latter's missile launch
Washington, Jul 4 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump, who had warned North Korea of a 'determined response' last week, lashed out at the latter following its latest missile launch on Tuesday morning.
Families of 1985 Air India bombing victims remember their dear ones
Toronto, July 04 (IBNS): To the rest of the world June 23 is any other day. So when Sarah took her dog for a walk in the evening Toronto's quiet Humber Bay park, she was puzzled to see it buzzing with people.
North Korea fires another ballistic missile, irks Japan, S Korea
Pyongyang, Jul 4 (IBNS): North Korea has fired another ballistic missile on Tuesday morning, reports said.
Turning national pledges into action crucial in fight against hunger, stresses head of UN agency
New York, July 4(Just Earth News): Highlighting that the number of people going hungry across the world has increased since 2015, threatening to undo years of progress, the head of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Monday called for translating commitments into action at the national level.
UN, partners seek $25 million to stabilize Gaza's worsening humanitarian conditions
New York, July 4(Just Earth News): United Nations relief agencies and their partners in the occupied Palestinian territory are calling on the international community to provide $25 million in new funding to stabilize the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, including the effects of deep power cuts and lack of fuel for generators for hospitals.
UN health agency declares end to latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
New York, July 4(Just Earth News): A recent outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is over, the United Nations health agency on Monday said, while adding that enhanced surveillance for the virus continues.
Deputy UN chief highlights stronger AU-UN partnership to benefit Africa's youth
New York, July 3(Just Earth News): Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed on Monday called for strengthening the relationship between the African Union (AU) and the United Nations to deliver on promised development for Africa's youth.
Refugee and migrant flows from Libya to Europe on the rise – UNHCR study
New York, July 3(Just Earth News): Movements by sea from Libya to Europe, despite being the most dangerous route for reaching the continent, have increased and there are indications that it will likely continue to do so, a new study by the United Nations refugee agency has revealed.
Chinese President Xi Jinping reaches Moscow
Moscow, July 3 (IBNS): Chinese President Xi Jinping reached in Moscow on Monday, reports said.
London Awards: Etihad Aviation group honoured with four treasury accolades
Abu Dhabi,July 3 (IBNS): Etihad Aviation Group’s (EAG) on Monday said its treasury team has once again been acknowledged for airline treasury management excellence with four key accolades at the 2017 Adam Smith Awards presented by Treasury Today magazine.
Afghanistan: US drone strike hits Watapur district, four Daesh terrorists killed
Kabul, July 3 (IBNS): At least four Daesh terrorists were killed in a US drone strike in the Watapur district of eastern Kunar province of Afghanistan, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Father joins Taliban after murdering teen daughter
Kabul, Jul 3 (IBNS): In a case of honour killing, a man killed his teenage daughter for eloping with a friend, and later joined the Taliban, local Khaama Press reported.