UN celebrates books as ‘bridges across cultures’
Apr 24, 2019, at 09:59 am
New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO has long celebrated the power of International Book and Copyright Day, marked on 23 April, but this year, special attention is being paid to the protection of indigenous languages, many of which are threatened with extinction.
Apr 24, 2019, at 09:55 am
New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): Over the course of the past decade, there has been “a paradigm shift” in understanding the devastating impact of sexual violence in conflict on international peace and security, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council during a high-level debate on Tuesday.
New UN-ASEAN study reveals slow but devastating impacts of drought in South-East Asia
Apr 24, 2019, at 09:53 am
New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): Future scenarios of drought in many parts of South-East Asia may become even more frequent and intense if actions are not taken now to build resilience, according to the latest joint study by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Libya: Thousands seek shelter in health clinics from Tripoli fighting, UN warns
Apr 24, 2019, at 09:43 am
New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): Nearly three weeks since fighting began near the Libyan capital Tripoli, the UN health agency warned on Tuesday that “large numbers” of people are sheltering in medical clinics, while civilians continue to be killed or injured, and refugees and migrants remain exposed to clashes.
Nigerian military kills at least 10 armed group members in operation
Apr 23, 2019, at 10:07 pm
ABUJA, Apr 23 (Xinhua): The Nigerian Air Force on Tuesday said at least 10 armed group members were killed during an air raid on their hideout in the northwestern state of Zamfara.
Theresa May to introduce key Brexit bill for voting within 10 days: Reports
Apr 23, 2019, at 08:45 pm
London, Apr 23 (Sputnik): UK Prime Minister Theresa May is likely to introduce the withdrawal and implementation bill (WAB), a key piece of Brexit legislation, for voting in the country’s parliament in the next 10 days, local media reported Tuesday citing government sources.
Dasun Shanaka narrowly misses Sri Lankan church blasts, says he will never forget the scene
Apr 23, 2019, at 05:57 pm
Colombo, Apr 23 (IBNS): Sri Lankan cricketer Dasun Shanaka has said he narrowly missed the serial blasts which rocked the nation on Sunday.
Six killed in clash between gov't troops, leftist rebels in central Philippines
Apr 23, 2019, at 05:27 pm
Manila, Apr 23 (Xinhua/UNI) Six government soldiers were killed and six others wounded in a clash with leftist insurgents on Tuesday in the central Philippines, a military report said.
New Zealand creates new visa category for Christchurch attack victims family
Apr 23, 2019, at 05:18 pm
Wellington, Apr 23 (Xinhua) New Zealand government created a special visa category on Tuesday for those directly impacted by the Christchurch terrorist attack and their families.
Russia plans to ratify Paris climate deal by year end : Deputy Prime Minister
Apr 23, 2019, at 05:11 pm
Moscow, Apr 23 (Sputnik/UNI) Russia plans to ratify the Paris climate agreement by the end of this year, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Gordeyev said on Tuesday.
Vietnam's military plane crashes, 1 injured
Apr 23, 2019, at 05:01 pm
Hanoi, Apr 23 (Xinhua) A Vietnamese military plane slipped off a runway in northern Yen Bai province while landing, injuring one soldier on the ground, local media reported on Tuesday.
Myanmar landslide: 90 dies at Kachin jade mine
Apr 23, 2019, at 04:45 pm
Yangon, Apr 23 (UNI) A landslide at a jade mine has killed at least 90 people in northern Myanmar, witnesses say.
Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude struck Philippines, six killed
Apr 23, 2019, at 11:02 am
Manila, Apr 23 (Xinhua): At least six people were killed after a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines main Luzon island on Monday afternoon, local media reported.
Death toll from Rio building collapse rises to 24
Apr 23, 2019, at 09:54 am
Rio De Janeiro, Apr 23 (Xinhua/UNI) The death toll from the collapse of two residential buildings in western Rio de Janeiro has increased to 24, local authorities said on Monday.
Apr 23, 2019, at 09:49 am
New York, Apr 23 (IBNS): Traditional knowledge is at the core of indigenous identity, culture and heritage around the world, the chair of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues said at the annual event’s opening day on Monday, stressing that it “must be protected”.
‘Do everything in your power to tackle climate change’ UN chief urges on Mother Earth Day
Apr 23, 2019, at 09:44 am
New York, Apr 23 (IBNS): Marking International Mother Earth Day, the UN on Monday debated how best to build “an equitable and sustainable future” for all, through enhanced education and climate action, on the road to a key international summit on the issue due to take place in September.
Hours after having Easter breakfast, Sri Lankan celeb chef Nisanga Mayadunne killed in blast
Apr 22, 2019, at 07:10 pm
Colombo, Apr 22 (IBNS): Hours after having an Easter breakfast with her family, Sri Lankan celebrity chef Nisanga Mayadunne was killed in one of the eight blasts, which took place in Shangri-La Hotel on Sunday, media reports said.
Japanese prosecutors slap ex-Nissan Chairman Ghosn with fresh indictment-Reports
Apr 22, 2019, at 05:30 pm
Tokyo, Apr 22 (Sputnik/UNI) Japanese prosecutors have indicted former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn on new charges over his alleged financial misconduct, local media reported on Monday.
Lebanon's Hezbollah condemns deadly bombings in Sri Lanka, calls for fight against terror
Apr 22, 2019, at 09:56 am
Beirut, Apr 22 (Sputnik/UNI) Lebanon-based Shiite movement Hezbollah said on Monday that it strongly condemned Sunday's deadly bombings in Sri Lanka and called on people of all faiths to unite in order to counter the common threat.
Zelensky wins Ukraine's presidential election
Apr 22, 2019, at 09:48 am
Kiev, Apr 21 (Xinhua/UNI) The national exit poll showed on Sunday that Ukrainian actor Volodymyr Zelensky won the country's presidential election by gaining 73.2 percent of the votes in the second round as of 1800 hrs local time (1500 GMT), the Ukrainian government-run Ukrinform news agency said.
Russia ready to help Sri Lanka investigate deadly explosions : Senior Lawmaker
Apr 21, 2019, at 06:22 pm
Moscow, Apr 21 (Sputnik/UNI) The head of the Russian lower house's international affairs committee has expressed his condolences to Sri Lankan nationals in the wake of multiple deadly explosions that hit the country's churches and hotels on Sunday and said that Russia was ready to help the island nation to find those responsible for the attacks.
Turkey's Erdogan condemns deadly attacks in Sri Lanka
Apr 21, 2019, at 05:50 pm
Ankara, Apr 21 (Xinhua/UNI) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday condemned multiple bomb attacks in Sri Lanka that killed at least 185 people and injured hundreds.
Saudi Arabia : Four killed as attack on police station foiled
Apr 21, 2019, at 05:43 pm
Riyadh, Apr 21 (Xinhua/UNI) Saudi Arabia has foiled a terrorist attack north Riyadh, killing four attackers, Al Arabiya TV reported on Sunday.
Apr 21, 2019, at 04:22 pm
New York, Apr 21 (IBNS): An improvised roadside mine which exploded hitting a UN peacekeeping convoy in Mali, killing one ‘blue helmet’ from Egypt, and wounding four others, may constitute a war crime, the UN Chief said on Saturday, as senior UN officials condemned the blast.
Volcano in Indonesia’s Bali erupts, triggers rains of ashes
Apr 21, 2019, at 11:01 am
Jakarta, Apr 21 (Xinhua): Mount Agung volcano in Bali resort Island of central Indonesia on Sunday spewed a column of ashes by up to two km onto the sky, leaving rains of ashes, a disaster agency official said.
Bodies of 15 people who died as boat capsized in Congo found off Rwanda's Coast: Reports
Apr 21, 2019, at 10:28 am
Moscow, Apr 21 (Sputnik): Bodies of 15 people who died when a boat capsized in the east of Congo have been found off the coast of neighboring Rwanda, Chinese media reported on Sunday, citing the Rwandan authorities.
Death toll from two buildings' collapse in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro reaches 22: Reports
Apr 21, 2019, at 09:56 am
Caracas, Apr 21 (Sputnik): The death toll from the collapse of two illegally built residential buildings in a favela in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro has raised to 22 from previous 18, local media have reported.
Tripoli's Mitiga International Airport says closed over security concerns
Apr 21, 2019, at 07:37 am
Moscow, Apr 21 (Sputnik/UNI) The airspace above the Mitiga International Airport, located in the Libyan capital of Tripoli, has been closed over security concerns, the airport said in statement on Sunday.
Rwanda discovers 15 bodies from DR Congo boat accident
Apr 21, 2019, at 07:32 am
Kigali, Apr 20 (Xinhua/UNI) Rwanda discovered 15 bodies that were washed down into the Rwanda's side of Lake Kivu from a recent boat accident on the side of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), a local official said Saturday.
Algerian court summons former PM, finance minister over corruption charges
Apr 21, 2019, at 07:29 am
Algiers, Apr 21 (Xinhua/UNI) An Algerian court on Saturday summoned former Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia and current Finance Minister Mohamed Loukal for an investigation on corruption.