Malaysia: Ban calls for stronger cooperation from Southeast Asian countries
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Amid 'grave global threats' looming large, the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon on Sunday called for stronger partnerships between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the UN to achieve sustainable development, tackle climate change and eradicate violation of human rights.
Following bomb threat, Turkish Airlines Flight diverts to Canada
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): The Turkish Airlines flight from New York City to Istanbul was on Sunday diverted and landed in Canada after it received a bomb threat, reports said.
Ban commends Bosnia and Herzegovina on peace and stability on twentieth Dayton Accords anniversary
New York, Nov 22 (IBNS) On the twentieth anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords, which ended the most devastating conflict in Europe since the Second World War, the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday congratulated the people and Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina on the consolidation of peace and political stability, as well as on the socio-economic progress achieved during the past twenty years.
China condemns loss of lives in Mali hotel attack
Beijing, Nov 21 (IBNS): China on Saturday condemned the attack by militants on a hotel in Mali which killed several people including three Chinese nationals.
After Paris attack, Brussels under high terror alert
Brussels, Nov 21 (IBNS): Belgium's capital Brussels has been declared high on alert on Saturday as the government warned of a threat that would be a repeat of Paris-style attacks, reports said.
UN chief condemns terror attacks in Israel and the West Bank
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned Thursday's terror attacks in Israel and the occupied West Bank that killed five people, including three Israelis, a Palestinian and an American.
Mali: UN condemns 'horrific' terrorist attack on hotel in Bamako
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Condemning the "horrific" terrorist attack at the Radisson hotel in Bamako which killed an unknown number of civilians and injured many more, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has noted that the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) has been assisting the authorities in the handling of this crisis.
European border restrictions endanger refugees especially children: UN agencies
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): European restrictions on refugees and migrant movements after last week’s terrorist attacks in Paris, including national profiling, are endangering many, especially children, as the bite of winter takes hold, United Nations agencies warned on Friday, calling on Governments to provide more reception centres and decent accommodation.
Ban establishes panel to broaden access to quality medicines at affordable costs
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has announced the establishment of 15-member High-Level Panel on health technology innovation and access, in an effort to escalate investments in research and development for diseases where financial returns are not guaranteed.
Northern Ireland faces urgent challenges nearly 20 years after peace accord: UN expert
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): While much has been achieved in Northern Ireland in the nearly 20 years since a peace accord ended decades of fighting between British forces and the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and the different communities, urgent issues persist, according to a United Nations expert on transitional justice.
Ban outlines role for Security Council in strengthening peace operations
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): With the complex demands of today's conflicts putting "enormous burdens on our peace and security tools," Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday highlighted key areas where the United Nations Security Council could help, namely through political engagement; better design and implementation of UN peace operation mandated; and reinvigorated partnerships.
Universal Children's Day: UN says world remains unfair place for children
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Marking Universal Children's Day, the United Nations on Friday highlighted that the world remains a "deeply unfair" place for the poorest and most disadvantaged children despite major advances since the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, 26 years ago today.
Ban warns of misplaced suspicions of Muslim refugees, migrants after terror attacks
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): As last week's terrorist attacks in Paris and Beirut continue to reverberate round the world with calls to restrict refugee and migrant movement in the name of security, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday warned against "misplaced suspicions" about refugees and migrants, especially Muslims, who can help fight violent extremism.
UN agency and partners distribute food to 7,000 vulnerable people in Ukraine
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced the start of food distribution to about 7,000 hospital patients and school children in conflict-affected areas in eastern Ukraine.
COP21 must be turning point to a low-emission, climate-resilient future: UN official
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations climate change conference, widely known asCOP21 must be the turning point towards a low-emission, climate-resilient future, the top UN official dealing with climate issues said on Friday just days before the start of the international gathering in Paris, France.