New York, Nov 26 (Just Earth News): Condemning the recent outbreak of ethnic violence in the Central African Republic (CAR) that has killed scores of people, the United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide has called for an immediate end to the hostilities and urged the authorities to take urgent measures to protect the population from further violence, regardless of their ethnicity or political affiliation.
One among five prospective women's image to appear on next Canadian bank note
Toronto, Nov.25 (IBNS): The Bank of Canada released the list of five prospective women which included two activists, a poet, an engineer and an athlete whose image could appear on the next new series of Canadian bank notes due out in 2018, CP24 reported.
6.5 magnitude quake rocks western China
Beijing, Nov 25 (IBNS): A powerful earthquake measuring 6.5 magnitude on the Richter Scale rocked western China on Friday night.
Fundamentalism and populism pose deepening threat to women human rights defenders, UN experts warn
New York, Nov 25 (Just Earth News): Women who step up to defend human rights are facing worsening obstacles amid a global trend of fundamentalism and populism, a group of United Nations experts has warned.
Toronto 12-year old basketball top player to compete for his high school
Toronto, Nov. 24 (IBNS): Elijah Fisher, 12-year-old and 6-foot-2 basketball phenom was considered as the top player to compete for the high school class of 2023, reported CBC News.
UN chief welcomes new peace deal between Colombian Government and FARC-EP
New York, Nov 25 (Just Earth News): Welcoming the signing on Thursday of the new peace agreement between the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People's Army (FARC-EP), United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed the hope that Colombians will "come together at this time to move the peace process forward."
Ban 'deeply concerned' about deteriorating situation along 'Line of Control' in Kashmir
New York, Nov 25 (Just Earth News): “Deeply concerned†about the deterioration of the situation along the Line of Control in Kashmir in recent days, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday called on all involved to prioritize the restoration of calm and stability in order to prevent any further escalation and loss of life.
Space community underlines need for stronger cooperation as UN conference in Dubai closes
New York, Nov 25 (Just Earth News): Members of the global space community have affirmed the need for stronger international cooperation and dialogue as they wrapped up the work of a high-level United Nations forum in Dubai.
Travel bans imposed by Egypt on human rights defenders 'choke' legitimate debate – UN expert
New York, Nov 25 (Just Earth News): Warning that Egypt's travel bans and other restrictions on the free speech of human rights defenders appear politically motivated to “choke legitimate and democratic debate, both within and outside,†the country, a United Nations rights expert on Thursday, strongly advised the Government to repeal the existing travel bans and refrain from imposing further restrictions.
'Immediate action' needed as millions in north-eastern Nigeria face food insecurity – UN
New York, Nov 24 (Just Earth News): Warning that ongoing unrest and rising inflation have left more than five million people in restive north-east Nigeria facing acute food insecurity, the United Nations agriculture agency on Thursday appealed for $25 million through May 2017 to support irrigated vegetable production and micro-gardening in the dry season, as well as rebuild livestock systems.
Iraq: IS Suicide bomb attack kills nearly 80 Shia pilgrims
Baghdad, Nov 24 (IBNS): Nearly 80 people were killed in a suicide bombing attack in Iraq on Thursday, reports said.
Israel: Hundreds evacuated as forest fires reach city
Jerusalem, Nov 24 (IBNS): At least over a hundred people have been evacuated by rescue workers in Israel as forest fires reach the city, reports said.
Turkish soldiers killed in Syria
Damascus, Nov 24 (IBNS): At least three Turkish soldiers were killed and 10 others injured in Syria, reports said.
Toronto deadly crash kills one
Toronto, Nov.24 (IBNS): Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) confirmed the death of the driver following a collision between a tractor-trailer and a car, Global News reported.
Afghanistan: At least 12 kidnapped soldiers rescued from Taliban hold
Kabul, Nov 24 (IBNS): At least 12 Afghan soldiers, who were kidnapped by the Taliban a year ago, were rescued by forces, local Khaama Press reported.