Pakistan: Engine, bogies of Rawal Express derailed
Rawalpindi, Nov 23 (IBNS): The derailment of engine and two bogies of Rawal Express occurred in Rawalpindi city of Pakistan on Wednesday, media reports said.
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News): Thursday, 17 November 2016, presented an uncomely anniversary for the inhabitants of Mosul, the second largest Iraqi city, located about 400 kilometres north of Baghdad. It was one month since the Battle of Mosul began, with Iraqi government forces under Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi seeking to recapture the city from ISIL, also known as Da’esh. The extremist group has held control over the city for more than two years now, subjecting civilians there to despicable atrocities and untold suffering.
Outer space is driver for disaster risk management, sustainable development – UN expert
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News): Space applications related to telecommunications and global navigation can play a vital role in supporting disaster risk reduction, response and recovery efforts, a senior United Nations official said on Tuesday at the UN forum on space as a socio-economic driver for sustainable development under way in Dubai.
LGBTI people face ‘vortex of violence and discrimination,’ newly-appointed UN expert warns
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News): People from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) communities around the world are experiencing a proliferation in hate speech, including “rampant†social media attacks, as well as violence and discrimination, a newly appointed United Nations human rights expert warned on Tuesday.
UN human rights body appoints Commission of Inquiry on Burundi
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News): Following a decision of the United Nations Human Rights Council, in which it setup a commission of inquiry to investigate human rights violations and abuses in Burundi, including whether they may constitute international crimes, the President of the body has appointed the Commission’s Chair and members.
UN mission in Central African Republic steps up patrols after armed groups clash in Bria town
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News): The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic has called for an immediate end to violence after the clashes that broke out on Monday in Bria town between armed elements of the Front populaire pour la renaissance de la Centrafrique (FPRC) and the Union pour la paix en Centrafrique (UPC).
Near-worldwide improvement in ICT development; but disparity among countries persists – UN
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News): Global information and communication technologies data released on Tuesday by the United Nations agency responsible for ICT shows that the world is more connected than ever, but also reveals that many are still not using the Internet, and most do not fully benefit from its potential.
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News): Hurricane Matthew disrupted education in Haiti for more than 100,000 children, affecting some 770 schools, 150 of which are still being used as shelters, according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which is working to restore education – one of the vital signs of recovery after a natural disaster.
Water resources ‘a reason for cooperation, not conflict,’ Ban tells Security Council
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News): Noting that three quarters of UN Member States share rivers or lake basins with their neighbours, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday highlighted the value of water resources as a reason for cooperation, not conflict.
Gambia violating human rights obligations by detaining journalists, warns UN rights office
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News): The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has sounded the alarm over the fact that two journalists in Gambia have been held for more than two weeks without access to lawyers or their family members.
Canada: TTC fare increase approved by Board
Toronto, Nov.22 (IBNS): An increase in the price of tokens and Presto fares by $0.10 to an even $3 starting in January which was recommended by Toronto Transport Commission (TTC) staff was approved by TTC Board on Monday, CP24 reported.
Libya: UN voices extreme concern at worsening humanitarian situation in Benghazi
New York, Nov 22 (Just Earth News): The United Nations is extremely concerned by the continued worsening humanitarian situation in Ganfouda area in the Libyan city of Benghazi due to increased hostilities over the past week, a senior UN aid official in the North African country said on Tuesday.
Two-vehicle crash in Toronto, man killed
Toronto, Nov 22 (IBNS): A two-vehicle collision in Scarborough’s Armdale area Monday afternoon killed one man, CP24 reported.
Raheel Sharif confirms death sentences awarded to 10 terrorists
Rawalpindi, Nov 22 (IBNS): Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Raheel Sharif on Tuesday confirmed death sentences awarded to another 10 terrorists.
Afghanistan: Three Taliban militants in disguise arrested by forces
Kabul, Nov 22 (IBNS): At least three Taliban militants, disguised as refugees, were arrested by Afghan forces, local Khaama Press reported.