Ban voices deep concerns over renewed violence in the Central African Republic
New York, Nov 29 (Just Earth News): Expressing deep concerns over last week's renewed violence in the Central African Republic (CAR) that has reportedly claimed dozens of lives and displaced more than 11,000 persons – many civilians – United Nations Secretary-General has called on the armed groups to immediately and to “genuinely†commit to peace.
Canada: Torontonians approve road tolls on DVP and the Gardiner Expressway
Toronto, Nov 29 (IBNS): According to a new poll released on Monday majority of Torontonians said they approved of tolls being implemented on the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) and the Gardiner Expressway to pay for transit and infrastructure, CP24 reported.
Canada: Ontario participates in self-driving car pilot project
Toronto, Nov 29 (IBNS): Ontario became the first in Canada to open a pilot project to test the automated vehicles on public roads and self-driving vehicles are already on Ontario streets, reported CP24.
Homicide cases in Canada's Alberta region rises high
Calgary, Nov 29(IBNS): The latest Report of Statistics Canada depicted a very scary picture of law and order situation in Alberta.
Poverty costs Toronto billions: Report
Nov 29 (IBNS): According to a new report “The cost of Poverty†released by a group of social policy experts under the leadership of John Stapleton, shows that poverty in Toronto amounts to an estimated $4.5 billion to $5.5 billion a year.
Nepal: Bus crashes into roadside eatery, 2 killed
Kathmandu, Nov 29 (IBNS): A bus crashed into a roadside eatery in Nepal's Dhanusha district on Tuesday, killing at least two people and injuring 16 others, media reports said.
Service sector crucial for Canadian economy, Bank of Canada says
Toronto, Nov 29 (IBNS): Stephen Poloz, governor of Bank of Canada said at the C.D. Howe Institute Monday that in the event of recovery of the Canadian economy since the global financial crisis in 2008-09 due to recent downturn in oil and other commodity prices, the service sector had continued to expand gradually, CP24 reported.
Situation at LoC will be alright: New Pak Army Chief
Islamabad, Nov 29 (IBNS): Pakistan's new army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday said the ongoing situation at the Line of Control (LoC) will be "alright" in the upcoming days.
Canada: Justin Trudeau will not attend Fidel Castro’s funeral
Toronto, Nov. 29 (IBNS): Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau will not attend late Cuban leader Fidel Castro’s memorial or funeral services due to his busy schedule, said Trudeau’s office, 680News reported.
Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa takes charge as Pakistan Army Chief
Islamabad, Nov 29 (IBNS): General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday took charge as the Chief of the Pakistani Army.
Plane carrying Brazilian football club team crashes in Bolivia
Bogota, Nov 29 (IBNS) : A plane carrying 72 people, including the members of a Brazilian football team, , has crashed in Colombia, reports said.
‘Hang on to every little glimmer of hope,’ says UN envoy for South Sudan
New York, Nov 29 (Just Earth News): All people in South Sudan, regardless of their ethnic affiliation, must unite towards creating a national identify, the head of the United Nations mission there urged on Monday, underscoring the potential of the resource-rich African country to prosper despite its ongoing challenges.
Central African Republic: Half the population needs humanitarian support, says UN
New York, Nov 29 (Just Earth News): With nearly half the population in the Central African Republic (CAR) in need of humanitarian assistance, some $400 million is required over the coming year to shore up relief efforts that will be critical “to save the lives of people who are among the poorest and most forgotten on this planet,†a senior United Nations official said on Monday.
UN committee on safeguarding intangible cultural heritage opens session in Ethiopia
New York, Nov 29 (Just Earth News): More than 300 artists and performers showcased the wealth of Ethiopia’s intangible cultural heritage in Addis Ababa on Sunday ahead of on Monday’s opening of the 11th session of the United Nations Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.
‘Massive efforts’ under way in flood-hit northern DPRK require additional support – UN
New York, Nov 29 (Just Earth News): While nearly 12,000 families in northern Democratic Republic of Korea (DPRK) have moved into new houses three months after devastating Typhoon Lionrock destroyed their homes, the United Nations is reporting that this “massive effort†still needs additional support so damaged water networks can be repaired and essential medicines and nutritious foods can be provided.