General Assembly decision makes International Organization for Migration part of UN system
New York, July 26 (Just Earth News): The United Nations General Assembly on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution approving an agreement to make the International Organization for Migration (IOM) part of the UN system as a related organization.
UN agency condemns Israel's closures in Hebron as 'collective punishment'
New York, July 26 (Just Earth News): The United Nations relief agency charged with the well-being of Palestinian refugees has said that a closure imposed by Israeli authorities in Hebron district is creating serious challenges for humanitarian access, including the delivery of medical supplies, the removal of refuse, and the daily movement of the agency's staff working inside refugee camp.
Security Council extends mandate of UN Iraq Mission for one year
New York, July 26 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for another year, until 31 July 2017.
UN Assembly adopts resolution proclaiming Third Industrial Development Decade for Africa
New York, July 26 (Just Earth News): Underlining the need for the sustainable industrialization of Africa, the United Nations General Assembly on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution proclaiming the period 2016-2025 as the Third Industrial Development Decade for Africa.
UN envoy condemns Israel's decision to continue settlement expansion in occupied West Bank
New York, July 26 (Just Earth News): The United Nations senior official coordinating efforts toward the peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on Monday strongly condemned the recent decision by Israeli authorities to advance plans to build some 770 housing units in the settlement of Gilo, located on occupied Palestinian land between Bethlehem and East Jerusalem.
Ansbach attack was carried out by 'IS fighter'
Ansbach, July 26 (IBNS): Militant group Islamic State on Monday claimed that a Syrian migrant, who had set off a bomb near an open-air music festival in the German city of Ansbach on Sunday, was their fighter.
Syria: Mother, child killed in rocket shells fired by Jabhat al-Nusra-linked terrorist groups
Aleppo, July 2 (IBNS) A mother and her child was killed were killed in rocket shells firing in Syria's Aleppo city on Monday.
Two killed, more than dozen injured in Florida nightclub shooting
Florida, July 25 (IBNS) At least two persons were killed and 15 others injured after a gunman stormed a "Teen Night" at a top Florida nightclub and went on a mass shooting early on Monday morning, media reports said.
One killed and 15 injured in Florida nightclub shooting
Florida, July 25 (IBNS) At least one person was shot dead and 15 other people were injured after a gunman stormed a "Teen Night" at a top Florida nightclub and went on a mass shooting early on Monday morning.
Germany: Syrian refugee arrested for killing wife with machete
Berlin, July 25 (IBNS) German authorities have said they arrested a Syrian asylum-seeker for killing a woman with a machete in south-western part of the European nation on Sunday, media reports said.
Germany: Syrian migrant behind Ansbach blast
Ansbach, July 25 (IBNS): A Syrian migrant set off a bomb near an open-air music festival in the German city of Ansbach on Sunday, killing himself and leaving 12 others injured.
Baghdad suicide attack kills 20, IS claims responsibility
Baghdad, July 24 (IBNS): At least 20 people were killed in a suicide bomb attack on a security checkpoint in Iraq's capital Baghdad city on Sunday, media reports said.
26 killed, 34 missing in heavy rains and flood in north China
Beijing, July 23 (IBNS) : At least 26 people were killed and 34 others went missing as torrential rain and floods hit north China's Hebei Province, official news agency Xinhua said on Saturday.
Munich shooting: Gunman kills nine in shopping mall
Munich, July 23 (IBNS): At least nine people were killed as a gunman attacked a shopping mall in Germany's Munich city on Friday, reports said.
Top UN counter-terrorism official urges cohesive response to 'persistent' threat of terrorism
New York, July 23 (Just Earth News): With more than 30,000 foreign terrorist fighters from some 100 countries around the world, terrorism is a global threat requiring a comprehensive and unified response, a top United Nations counter-terrorism official said on Friday.