UN General Assembly – 'Parliament for all people' – celebrates 70th anniversary
New York, Jan 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Marking the 70th anniversary of the first meeting of the United Nations General Assembly Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday said the body has truly become the "Parliament for all people."
Syria: UN and partners get relief convoy into besieged town of Madaya
New York, Jan 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A humanitarian convoy has finally reached the besieged Syrian town of Madaya with life-saving health and food supplies from the United Nations and its partners for the 42,000 desperate residents after reports of people starving to death under encirclement by pro-Government forces.
Ban calls on global community to stand with Haiti on eve of 6th anniversary of earthquake
New York, Jan 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS): As the United Nations prepares to mark the sixth anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Haiti and pay tribute to the more than 200,000 victims who perished, including 102 UN personnel, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday called on the international community to "stand with Haiti" as it moves forward to rebuild.
Challenges in Mali need to be 'urgently defeated' – UN peacekeeping chief
New York, Jan 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Despite considerable progress in Mali, the United Nations peacekeeping chief on Monday warned that the peace process in the country remains fragile, and stressed the need to urgently defeat political, security and humanitarian challenges.
Baghdad: Gunmen take hostages in mall, 7 killed
Baghdad, Jan 11 (IBNS): Gunmen on Monday blew up a car bomb, resorted to gunfire in a crowded area and took hostages in a shopping mall in Iraqi capital Baghdad, killing at least seven people, media reports said.
Yemen: Doctors Without Borders Hospital bombed, 4 killed
Sanaa, Jan 11 (IBNS) International medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders has said a projectile hit a hospital in northern Yemen which killed at least four people.
Saudi-Iran tensions will not hamper efforts to resolve Syria conflict: UN envoy
New York, Jan 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, concluded on Sunday his regional consultations with meetings in Tehran, where he received assurances from his interlocutors that regional current tensions would not affect Iran's engagement in facilitating the holding of upcoming Geneva talks on ending the crisis in Syria.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport evacuated after traces of explosive powder found in luggage
Stockholm, Jan 10 (IBNS) Parts of Stockholm-Skavsta Airport in Sweden were evacuated after traces of explosive powder were found on a luggage on Sunday, reports said.
North Korea bomb test: South Korea, U.S. deploy B-52 strategic bomber over Korean Peninsula
Seoul, Jan 10 (IBNS) Days after North Korea said it has conducted a hydrogen bomb test, The United States' B-52 Strato fortress strategic bomber flew over South Korea, media reports said.
Russia raids on Syria kills 57
Beirut, Jan 10 (IBNS) At least 57 people were killed as Russian warplanes targeted with missiles the Administrative Court of Jabhat Al-Nusra in Syrian city Maarrat al-Nu’man, a monitor said on Sunday.
UN special envoy continues regional meetings ahead of 25 January intra-Syrian talks
New York, Jan 10 (IBNS) Continuing his regional consultations ahead of United Nations-facilitated talks on resolving the crisis in Syria, UN Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura had a useful meeting today in Damascus with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic, Walid Mouallem.
Drug lord recaptured by Mexican authorities
Los Mochis, Jan 9 (IBNS): In a major victory for Mexican authorities, drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has been recaptured from Los Mochis on Friday.
US wants Pakistan to act fast against Pathankot terror attack perpetrators
Washington/Islamabad, Jan 9 (IBNS) Talking tough on the Pak terrorists' attack on Pathankot Air Force base, the US has asked Pakistan to act fast on the perpetrators of the attack, reports said.
Egypt: Tourists killed by suspected ISIS militants
Cairo, Jan 9 (IBNS): At least two suspected ISIS militants stormed into a hotel in Egypt's Hurghada town and killed three foreign tourists , media reports said.
Yemen: UN rights chief urges government to reverse decision to expel envoy
New York, Jan 9 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations human rights chief on Friday urged the Government of Yemen to reverse its decision to declare his Representative in the strife-torn country persona non grata [unwelcomed person], saying that it was "unwarranted, counter-productive and damaging to the reputation of the Government and its coalition partners."