New York, Apr 1(Just Earth News): The Paris Agreement on climate change remains a momentous diplomatic success, universally supported by all countries when it was adopted in 2015 at a United Nations conference, and as of on Friday, it has been ratified by 141 nations, surpassing the threshold for its entry into force.
INTERVIEW: Mark Bowden on his time in Afghanistan and on revamping international aid
New York, Apr 1 (Just Earth News): The conflict in Afghanistan is “partially forgotten,†the former United Nations Deputy Special Representative for the country has warned, calling for more aid for displaced families and a greater focus on bridging the poverty gaps.
DR Congo: Security Council extends peacekeeping mandate, but reduces troop strength
New York, Mar 31 (Just Earth News): The Security Council on Friday extended the mandate of the United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for another year but reduced the number of troops.
Incremental progress but ‘we’re not yet there,’ UN mediator on Syria reports
New York, Apr 1 (Just Earth News): The latest round of the United Nations-facilitated intra-Syrian talks concluded on Friday in Geneva where UN envoy Staffan de Mistura told journalists the discussions had been serious and the parties engaged, but “we’re not yet there.â€
Approval of Somalia’s new cabinet a ‘green light for action,’ says UN envoy
New York, Apr 1 (Just Earth News): Welcoming the Somali Federal Parliament’s approval of a new cabinet, the United Nations envoy for the country expressed hope that the new Government will be able to address the challenges confronting the Horn of Africa nation.
UNESCO award for Dawit Isaak 'sign of hope' to free imprisoned Eritrean journalist
New York, Apr 1 (Just Earth News): An imprisoned Eritrean-Swedish journalist who was arrested in a crackdown on the media in September 2001 and was known for his critical and insightful reporting has won a prestigious United Nations prize dedicated to promoting press freedom.
Canada govt to invest 1.9 billion in GO train transit, Ontario welcomes decision
Toronto, Mar 31 (IBNS) The Federal Government in Canada will invest roughly $1.9 billion in the GO RER (Regional Express Railway) project thus upgrading the GO Transit train service, a move welcomed by Ontario.
UN, partners warn 108 million people face severe food insecurity worldwide
New York, Apr 1(Just Earth News): Despite international efforts to address food insecurity, around 108 million people worldwide were severely food insecure in 2016, a dramatic increase compared with 80 million in 2015, according to a United Nations-backed report on food crises that offers benchmark for action needed to avoid catastrophe.
Some 300 million people suffer from depression, UN warns ahead of World Health Day
New York, Apr 1(Just Earth News): More than 300 million people are now living with depression, which is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide, according to the latest estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) released ahead of World Health Day.
Guterres voices 'disappointment and alarm' after latest Israeli settlement announcement
New York, Apr 1(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday reiterated his support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, voicing concern about the latest decision to build a new settlement in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
In Iraq, UN chief Guterres urges more support for those who have 'suffered enormously'
New York, Apr 1 (Just Earth News): Highlighting the lack of resources for United Nations programmes assisting those displaced by the fighting in Iraq's Mosul Secretary-General António Guterres urged the international community to do more to help the people who have “suffered enormously and go on suffering.
Pakistan: Blast outside imambargah kills 22
Peshawar, Mar 31 (IBNS): A blast outside an imambargah at a market in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province killed at least 22 people on Friday, media reports said.
South Korea: Park Geun-hye arrested, faces 13 charges
Seoul, Mar 31 (IBNS): Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye has been arrested on Friday morning, local The Chosunilbo reported.
Trump warns US companies against job loss, ahead of China meeting
Washington, Mar 31 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has urged American companies to look for other alternatives and has warned against any further job losses, ahead of next week's meeting with China.
Colombia: UN receives 7,000 weapons from FARC-EP as hunt for hidden caches continues
New York, Mar 31 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Mission in Colombia is set to register some 7,000 weapons this weekend, but the search for other caches of weapons hidden by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP) continues, the Mission’s chief has said.