On Albinism Awareness Day, Ban urges all countries to break cycle of attacks and discrimination
New York, June 13 (Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday called on all countries to end the discrimination that threatens the well being, health and even the lives of people with albinism, and to provide programmes that will enable them to play a full part in society.
Orlando nightclub firing: Trump calls US leadership weak and ineffective
Orlando (Florida), June 13 (IBNS) While the families of the people injured or killed were trying to come to grips with the horror unleashed at the gay nightclub in Orlando city of Florida, US presidential nominee Donald Trump tweeted about his views on radical Islam and even said President should step down.
Explosion rocks Beirut, 2 injured
Beirut , June 13 (ibns): An explosion rocked Lebanon's capital city of Beirut which left at least 2 people injured, media reports said on Monday.
Ban condemns 'horrific attack' in Orlando, Florida
New York, June 13 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned an attack that occurred early this morning in Orlando, Florida, in which 50 people were killed and dozens more were injured.
Haiti: UN envoy urges political actors to maintain constructive approach ahead of National Assembly
New York, June 12 (Just Earth News): The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Haiti has urged all Haitian actors to maintain a constructive approach in the country's electoral process.
Marking World Day, UN stresses need for coherent policies to end child labour
New York, June 12 (Just Earth News): With some 168 million children working in various sectors globally, the fight against child labour requires coherent policy packages to support legislation focused on quality education, social protection and decent jobs for parents, the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) said on Sunday.
End child labour in supply chains: It’s everyone’s business, says ILO
Geneva, June 12 (Just Earth News):That child labour has no place in well-functioning and well-regulated markets is evident. But the reality is that today, child labour remains widespread in supply chains.
50 killed in Florida Pulse gay club attack
Orlando, June 12 (IBNS) At least 50 people were killed during the shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando city of Florida, officials said on Sunday.
Florida Pulse gay club attack: 20 killed
Orlando, June 12 (IBNS): At least 20 people were killed on Sunday morning as a gunman, who was wielding an assault-type rifle and a handgun, took hostages and opened fire inside a gay nightclub in Orlando city of Florida, the police said.
China: Explosion hits Shanghai airport, three injured
Shanghai, June 12 (IBNS) An explosion at Shanghai Pudong International Airport in China has left three people injured on Sunday, media reports said.
Florida Pulse gay club attacked, several taken hostage
Florida, Jun 12 (IBNS): A good number of people have been taken hostage while some were shot at on Sunday morning at a gay nightclub in Orlando city of Florida, media reports said.
Suspected killer of 'The Voice' star Christina Grimmie identified
Orlando (Florida), Jun 12 (IBNS): The Orlondo Police Department has identified the killer of Christina Grimmie, the 22-year old "The Voice" star who was shot dead on Friday while she was signing autographs following a concert in Florida.
Syria: Ban condemns deadly attack near Damascus shrine
New York, June 12 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned an attack carried out on Saturday near the Sayidda Zeinab shrine in a Damascus suburb of Syria, in which several civilians were killed and many others wounded.
Al-Qaeda supremo pledges allegiance to new Taliban leader
Kabul, June 11 (IBNS) In a significant move, militant group Al-Qaeda supremo Ayman al-Zawahiri has pledged allegiance to new Afghan Taliban leader Haibatullah Akhundzada.
Syria: Twin blasts kill 12, ISIS claim responsibility
Damascus, June 11 (IBNS): Twin blasts rocked a suburb of Damascus area in Syria which left at least 12 people killed on Saturday, media reports said.