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.
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.