New products and technologies needed to aid small farmers, UN agriculture chief says
New York, Mar 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The head of the United Nations agricultural agency on Tuesday called for great use of agroecology, biotechnology and other creative tools to eradicate hunger, fight malnutrition and achieve sustainable agriculture.
UN welcomes ICC's first conviction for rape as war crime
New York, Mar 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday welcomed the judgement issued by the International Criminal Court in the case of former Congolese vice-president Jean-Pierre Bemba.
Inclusive approach needed to embrace religious diversity in Denmark – UN expert
New York, Mar 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS):While appraising Denmark as a liberal country that values and respects freedom and religion, an independent United Nations human rights expert on Tuesday also addressed challenges Danish society faces, especially towards “an open, inclusive†identity and religious diversity.
Ukraine: UN experts urge accountability for human rights violations by foreign fighters
New York, Mar 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS):On Tuesday in Geneva, the United Nations Working Group on mercenaries called on the Government of Ukraine to ensure accountability for human rights violations committed by foreign armed actors during the conflict that has plagued the country since 2014.
IS claims responsibility for Brussels attacks
Brussels, Mar 22 (IBNS): The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack in Belgium capital Brussels which left more than 30 people killed and scores others injured on Tuesday, media reports said.
Eiffel Tower to be lit up in colours of Belgium
Paris, Mar 22 (IBNS): The iconic Eiffel Tower is likely to be lit up with Belgium's national colours to stand in solidarity with the nation that was hit by three blasts on Tuesday.
Brussels, Mar 22 (IBNS) The city of Brussels was on Tuesday hit by three blasts, targeting the airport and a metro station, that left at least 31 people killed and 100 others injured, reports said.
I am shocked: British PM on Brussels explosions
Brussels/ London, Mar 22 (IBNS) British PM David Cameron on Tuesday said he was shocked by the explosions which hit Brussels and left at least 21 people killed.
NATO Secretary General condemns Brussels explosions
Brussels, Mar 22 (IBNS) NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday condemned the three explosions which rocked Brussels and left 21 people dead.
21 killed in Brussels explosions
Brussels, Mar 22 (IBNS): At least 21 people were killed as several explosions hit Brussels airport and the metro system on Tuesday, media reports said.
Aircraft in Brussels are safe: Jet Airways
Brussels, Mar 22 (IBNS): Jet Airways confirmed that its aircraft at the Zaventem Airport in Brussels, where two explosions hit on Tuesday, are safe.
No Indian casualties reported from Brussels blasts
Brussels/New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS) The Indian government has said that there is no Indian casualty reported following the two explosions at the Zaventem Airport in Brussels on Tuesday morning, which has forced the Belgian government to issue maximum alert across the country, according to media reports.
Obama-Castro spar over human rights on the first day of US Prez's visit to Cuba
Havana, Mar 22 (IBNS) US President Barack Obama and his Cuban counterpart Raul Castro sparred over human rights at a joint press conference here on Monday, even as both hailed Obama's historic visit here as a new step in normalizing relations.
Several feared killed in Brussels Airport explosions
Brussels, Mar 22 (IBNS) At least one person was killed and several were injured in two explosions occurred in the departure hall of Brussels airport on Tuesday morning and several people were injured, media reports said.
The future of Cuba will be decided by Cubans: Obama during his Cuba visit
Havana, Mar 22 (IBNS) On his inaugural visit to Cuba, US President Barrack Obama said that the nation's future will solely be decided by Cubans and not by anybody else, according to reports.