Avignon: Shooting outside mosque leaves eight injured
Avignon, Jul 3 (IBNS): At least eight people were injured after two gunmen opened fired outside a mosque in Avignon, France, reports said.
Washington, Jul 3 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Sunday took his fight with 'fake media' a notch higher by tweeting a video of himself pummeling news channel CNN.
Pakistan: Van catches fire, 6 killed
Islamabad, July 2 (IBNS): At least six people were killed as a passenger van, in which they were travelling, caught fire near Head Muhammadwala area of Pakistan on Sunday, media reports said.
UN refugee chief urges greater solidarity with refugees in Italy
New York, July 1(Just Earth News): Italy needs more international support to assist the waves of migrants and refugees crossing the Mediterranean, the United Nations refugee chief today urged.
On anniversary of Somalia's independence, senior UN official urges political unity
New York, July 2 (Just Earth News): Marking the 57th anniversary of Somalia's independence, the top United Nations official in the country on Sunday urged all Somalis to seize a moment of opportunity and work towards peace and stability.
Syria rocket attack: 2 civilians killed
Deir Ezzor, July 2 (IBNS): At least two civilians were killed in rocket attack by terrorirts in Syria's Deir Ezzor city, media reports said.
Out- of- control portable loos chase people, video goes viral
Moscow, July 2 (IBNS): A strange incident shocked people in Russia recently when a bunch of portable loos went out of control in the street of Moscow city, media reports said.
Prince Charles joins Trudeau on rain-sodden Parliament Hill to celebrate Canada 150 in Ottawa
Ottawa, July 1 (IBNS) At the heart of Canada's story are millions of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Canada celebrated its 150th anniversary on Saturday with a celebration on Parliament Hill here attended by Prince Charles and his wife Camilla.
'Clear understanding' in ongoing talks between Greek Cypriot, Turkish Cypriot sides – UN
New York, July 1(Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres has met with the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities and their backers at the Conference on Cyprus in Switzerland, saying there is now an understanding of what is needed for a possible settlement on the Mediterranean island.
On International Day, UN promotes cooperative solutions for social inclusion
New York, July 1(Just Earth News): Cooperatives help to build inclusive economies and societies, and can help to eliminate poverty and reach the other Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the head of the United Nations labour agency on Saturday said, marking the International Day of Cooperatives.
Vice President Pence to visit NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
Washington, July 1 (IBNS): US Vice President Mike Pence will visit NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 6, officials said.
Canadian PM says reconciliation is about redefining a relationship, can't happen overnight
Toronto, Jul 1 (IBNS): Decision by many indigenous people to boycott the celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday was justified, said Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau while speaking at an event in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Islands (P.E.I.).
US President Trump warns N Korea, says patience is over
Washington, Jul 1 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has warned North Korea of a 'determined response', stating that the 'patience is over', reports said.
Bronx doctor kills one, injures six
Bronx, Jul 1 (IBNS): Accused of sexual harassment, a Bronx doctor returned back to his workplace and opened fired, killing at least one doctor and injuring six others on Friday, reports said.
Women scientists and youth take centre stage at UN-backed technology forum
New York, July 1(Just Earth News): As an international conference on science and technology wrapped up in Vienna, the head of a United Nations partner organization that works to end nuclear testing stressed that women have a "powerful voice" in the global scientific community.