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.
Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif to visit Turkmenistan
Islamabad, Nov 24 (IBNS): At the invitation of the President of Turkmenistan, Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif is visiting Turkmenistan from Nov 25-26.
Toronto man spots Anti-Semitic graffiti
Toronto, Nov 24 (IBNS): A Toronto man said he had recently noticed two swastikas spray-painted in his Queen Street East neighbourhood, CBCNews reported.
Nigeria: At least 150 peaceful pro-Biafra activists killed in crackdown
Washington, Nov 24 (IBNS): The Nigerian security forces, led by the military, embarked on a chilling campaign of extrajudicial executions and violence resulting in the deaths of at least 150 peaceful pro-Biafra protesters in the south east of the country, according to an investigation by Amnesty International published on Thursday.
UberAUTO service starts in Karachi
Karachi, Nov 24 (IBNS): Online taxi service provider Uber on Thursday launched uberAUTO service in Pakistan's Karachi city.
At least two killed, 16 injured in Governor's house in southeastern Turkey city
Adana,Turkey, Nov 24 (IBNS) : At least two people were killed and 16 wounded after an explosion outside of a government building in Adana, in southeast Turkey on Thursday.