Hate crimes rose by 5% in Canada in 2015, says study
Toronto, June 13 (IBNS): Hate crimes rose by 5% in Canada in 2015, largely due to an increase in incidents targeting certain religious and ethno-cultural groups, specifically the Muslim population and Arabs or West Asians, a new study has said.
Afghanistan: 3 US solders killed
Washington, June 13 (IBNS): The US Department of Defense announced on Tuesday the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel in Afghanistan.
North Korea frees US national Otto Warmbier
Washington, June 13 (IBNS): An US national, who was jailed in North Korea, has been released, media reports said on Tuesday.
China denies rumour of rift with Pakistan
Beijing, June 13 (IBNS): China has denied rumours on possible rift with Pakistan and called reports related to it as 'baseless'.
IS asks followers to launch attacks in America, Australia, Europe, and Russia
London, June 13 (IBNS): An audio message purportedly released by militant group Islamic State, the group's spokesperson has directed followers to launch attacks in America, Australia, Europe, and Russia in the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
Displaced people's camp near Mosul hit by food poisoning
Mosul, June 13 (IBNS): A displaced people's camp near Mosul in Iraq was recently hit by suspected food poisoning, making 100 people ill and costing a child life, according to BBC News.
Canadian Environment Minister wraps up G7 meeting
Toronto, June 13 (IBNS) Canada's Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna, has wrapped up the two-day G7 Environment Ministers’ meeting in Bologna, Italy.
Theresa May hold talks with DUP to form government
London, June 13 (IBNS): British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday held talks with leaders of Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to form the minority Tory government, according to BBC News.
Landslides kill over 60 in Bangladesh
Dhaka, June 13 (IBNS): Landslides in south-east Bangladesh have claimed over 60 lives so far, media reports said on Tuesday.
Police officer, others injured in Munich subway shooting
Munich, June 13 (IBNS) : A policewoman was injured in a shooting at a railway station in a Munich suburb by an assailant who reportedly grabbed her gun.
At least 20 killed in Bangladesh landslides
Dhaka, June 13 (IBNS) : At least 20 people were killed in separate incidents of landslide in three hilly southern Bangladesh districts on Tuesday.
Guterres expresses support for UN agency's work assisting Palestine refugees in Middle East
New York, June 13 (Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday expressed concerns over recent public criticism of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and the integrity of its operations, and called on all Member States to continue to support the agency in discharging its important humanitarian mandate. According to a statement issued by his spokesperson, the UN chief also expressed his support and admiration for UNRWA's role in delivering essential services and protecting the rights of millions of Palestine refugees across the Middle East. “UNRWA operates in the front lines of difficult conflict situations and provides education for half a million refugee girls and boys, teaching them human rights and tolerance. Its education and relief activities contribute critically to stability in the region,†read the statement.
Central African Republic: UN mission determined to fulfil mandate despite attacks on peacekeepers
New York, June 13 (Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy for the Central African Republic on Monday warned against increasing attacks on civilians and peacekeeping personnel while stressing the need to reenergize the political process to achieve sustainable peace in the conflict-torn country.
Angola: Funds urgently needed as Congolese refugee influx overwhelms services, warns UN agency
New York, June 12(Just Earth News): As refugees fleeing violence and communal tensions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continue to arrive in neighbouring Angola, the United Nations refugee agency has appealed for more resources to cope with the influx and to provide those coming with the support they urgently need.
UN agency chief urges world to 'step up' as refugee numbers outpace resettlement spots
New York, June 12(Just Earth News): Against the backdrop of increasing refugee numbers around the globe, fuelled by crisis and insecurity, and an ever widening gap in places to resettle them, the top United Nations official dealing with refugee issues has called on governments to “step up†and deliver places for refugees in line with the commitments they have made.