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British PM Theresa May says Islamist ideology of perversion tolerated too much

London, June 04 (IBNS) After yet another terror attack by Muslim terrorists killed at least seven and wounded nearly 50 on Saturday night in London, British Prime Minister Theresa May said enough is enough and defeating the threat from the Islamist extremism is the biggest challenge.

World leaders condemn London attack, Trump offers help to UK

London, June 4 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Sunday condemned the terror attack in London which killed at least six people on Saturday night and injured around 48.

London attack: Indian Cricket team's hotel in lockdown

London, June 4 (IBNS): Following the terror attack in London, the Indian cricket team's hotel in Birmingham has been under lockdown to take proper security measure, media reports said.

Six killed in London terror attack, suspects shot dead by cops

London, June 04 (IBNS) In a terror attack in London again, at least six people were killed on Saturday night while three of the suspected attackers who wore fake explosive vests to scare away police and ploughed a car into pedestrians were shot dead by police, said Metropolitan police.

.FEATURE: UN Ocean Conference ‘dream come true’ for Caribbean nations such as Trinidad and Tobago

New York, June 3(Just Earth News): Protecting the oceans is among the objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the blueprint for a more just and equitable world adopted by the 193 Member States of the United Nations in September 3015.

UN agencies urge aid for cyclone-hit communities in Bangladesh, Myanmar

New York, June 3(Just Earth News): United Nations agencies are calling for urgent aid to help hundreds of thousands of people affected by Cyclone Mora, which swept across the Bay of Bengal earlier this week.

Over 40 migrants die of thirst in the Sahara, signalling ‘broadening death trap,’ warns UN agency

New York, June 3(Just Earth News): Warning that smugglers may now be “broadening” a death trap for migrants and refugees that could stretch from the Mediterranean to the vast Sahara Desert, the United Nations refugee agency has reiterated its call for safe pathways so that those in desperate need of international protection do not lose their lives.

Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Kuwait, Peru, Poland elected to UN Security Council

New York, June 3(Just Earth News): In a single round of voting on Friday, the United Nations General Assembly elected Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Kuwait, Peru and Poland as non-permanent members of the Security Council for the next two years.

UN poised to open summit on world's oceans; outcome will 'call for action' on ocean health

New York, June 3(Just Earth News): Warming oceans, depleting sea life and plastic pollution are on the agenda for next week's ocean summit at the United Nations, which will call for urgent action to improve the health of the oceans, while also creating jobs and raising people out of poverty.

Green economy is 'the economy of the future,' says UN chief, urging commitment to climate action

New York, June 3(Just Earth News): Underscoring the threats posed by climate change – those already apparent, as well as those sure to impact the future of the planet – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday urged Governments worldwide to “stay the course” and remain committed to climate action.

Thousands of Nigeria's returning refugees need humanitarian assistance – UN refugee agency

New York, June 3(Just Earth News): As thousands of refugees return from Cameroon to north-eastern Nigeria, straining the few existing services and creating a new emergency, the United Nations refugee agency is stepping up its response to improve conditions.

UN Security Council adds individuals and groups to DPR Korea sanctions list

New York, June 3(Just Earth News): Strongly condemning the nuclear weapons and ballistic missile development activities of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), the United Nations Security Council on Friday decided to apply existing sanctions to 14 individuals and four entities.

Iraq: UN refugee agency sounds alarm for more support as fighting continues in Mosul

New York, June 3(Just Earth News): As heavy fighting continues to drive large numbers of people from Mosul, the United Nations refugee agency on Friday appealed for urgent support to meet the critical needs of vulnerable children, women and men displaced from and returning to the city.

In final Security Council briefing, UN envoy hails Ivoirians for turning page on conflict to a peaceful future

New York, June 3(Just Earth News): Briefing the Security Council for the final time as the United Nations mission in Côte d'Ivoire draws down, the UN envoy for the country thanked the Government for its support and said that though more needs to be done, but the West African nation has shown its resolve for a peaceful, stable and prosperous future.

UN will work with Colombian Government and FARC-EP on extended weapons hand-in deadline

New York, June 3(Just Earth News): The United Nations Mission in Colombia has said that it will comply with new deadlines agreed between the Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC-EP) for a weapon hand-in, now set for June 30.