Sri Lanka's food gap widens in wake of regional floods and drought, UN agencies warn
Jun 23, 2017, at 09:17 pm
New York, Jun 23 (JEN): An extreme drought followed by floods has affected large swathes of cropland in Sri Lanka, United Nations agencies reported today, warning that the disaster threatens the food security of some 900,000 people.
Many aid groups unable to manage war zone risks, says UN-backed report
Jun 23, 2017, at 09:12 pm
New York, Jun 23 (JEN): Humanitarian aid workers want to help people in some of the biggest war zones, but extreme risks and threats are paralyzing their operations, a United Nations-backed report on Thursday concluded.
At least 5 killed, 12 injured in Pakistan's Quetta bomb blast
Jun 23, 2017, at 05:39 pm
Quetta, Pakistan, June 23 (IBNS) : At least five people were killed and 12 injured in a car bomb explosion near Shohada Square in north-west Pakistan's Quetta city on Friday morning, Radio Pakistan said.
Healthcare has always been something bigger than politics: Obama's subtle jab at Trump
Jun 23, 2017, at 04:21 pm
Washington, Jun 23 (IBNS): While US President Donald Trump has been busy criticising his predecessor's healthcare policies since taking over, former president Barak Obama broke his silence finally with a Facebook post of an open letter on Thursday.
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Mexico second deadliest country in the world, says Trump
Jun 23, 2017, at 03:45 pm
Washington, Jun 23 (IBNS): Mexico is the second deadliest country in the world according to US President Donald Trump, who wants to put up a fence along the US-Mexico border.
Jun 23, 2017, at 03:28 am
Toronto, June 22 (IBNS): Sunrise ceremony and the permanent installation of indigenous flags on Nathan Phillips Square at Toronto City Hall were part of The City of Toronto (which includes Toronto and its adjoining cities)’s celebration of the 22nd annual National Aboriginal Day on Wednesday.
Taliban release video of American university lecturers, demanding prisoners release
Jun 22, 2017, at 08:53 pm
Kabul, June 22 (IBNS) : The Taliban insurgents group in Afghanistan released a new video of the kidnapped American University lecturers late on Wednesday, state-run news agency Khaama Press said.
Dozens killed or injured in Afghanistan car bomb explosion
Jun 22, 2017, at 08:47 pm
Kabul, June 22 (IBNS) : Scores of people died or wounded when a car bomb exploded close to a bank in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan early on Thursday, state-run news agency Khaama Press reported.
France: Cream dispenser explodes, kills fitness blogger
Jun 22, 2017, at 04:54 pm
Paris, Jun 22 (IBNS): A popular French blogger died after a cream dispenser exploded, striking her in the chest, reports said.
UK: Crane collapse kills two men in Crewe
Jun 22, 2017, at 04:00 pm
Crewe, Cheshire, Jun 22 (IBNS): At least two people died after a crane collapsed here in a UK town, reports said.
IS blows up landmark mosque in Mosul
Jun 22, 2017, at 03:24 pm
Baghdad, Jun 22 (IBNS): The Islamic State (IS) has blown up the iconic Great Mosque of al-Nuri in Mosul, the Iraqi and US forces said.
Uganda and UN to convene 'solidarity summit' amid fast-growing refugee emergency
Jun 22, 2017, at 02:21 pm
New York, June 22(Just Earth News): Facing a fast-growing refugee crisis, Uganda is set to host in its capital, Kampala, a 'Solidarity Summit' with the support of the United Nations, to rally international support for refugees and host communities in the form of donations, investments and innovative programmes.
Jun 22, 2017, at 02:20 pm
New York, June 22(Just Earth News): Recognizing the universal appeal of yoga, the United Nations marked the 2017 edition of the International Day of Yoga, which aims to integrate the benefits of healthy lives and wellbeing – essential aspects of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Jun 22, 2017, at 02:18 pm
New York, June 22(Just Earth News): Deliberate actions by the Government and opposition armed forces as well as other actors to advance their political goals continue to severely undermine efforts to get the country back on the path to peace and development, the top United Nations peacekeeping official has warned.
Jun 22, 2017, at 02:17 pm
New York, June 22(Just Earth News): Civilians in Yemen continue to be killed and injured during Ramadan, despite calls for the conflict parties to respect their obligations under international law, the senior United Nations aid official in the country warned on Wednesday.
Nigerian refugees returning to “dangerously unprepared†situation, UN agency chief warns
Jun 22, 2017, at 02:16 pm
New York, June 22(Just Earth News): Large numbers of Nigerian refugees hosted in Cameroon are returning to northeast Nigeria, into a situation the United Nations refugee chief calls “dangerously unprepared to receive them.â€
UN Security Council welcomes deployment of regional force to restore stability in the Sahel
Jun 22, 2017, at 02:15 pm
New York, June 22(Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday welcomed the deployment by the so-called Group of Five (G5) – Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger – of a joint force to tackle the threat of terrorism, as well as the serious challenges posed by transnational organized crime in Africa's restive Sahel region.
Afghan Government must work to build trust in an 'increasingly fragile environment' – UN envoy
Jun 22, 2017, at 02:14 pm
New York, June 22(Just Earth News): Warning that the recent surge of violent attacks in Afghanistan could signal a much worse and more fragile period ahead, the United Nations envoy for the country on Wednesday called for urgent action to strengthen stability, including through improving the Government's credibility, and urged all parties to exercise restraint and avoid violence.
As South Sudan famine ebbs, millions still face 'extreme hunger on the edge of a cliff' – UN
Jun 22, 2017, at 06:08 am
New York, June 22(Just Earth News): While famine has eased in South Sudan, the situation across the crisis-torn country remains dire, as the number of people struggling to find food each day has grown from 4.9 million in February to six million on Wednesday – the highest level of food insecurity the young nation has ever experienced, according to the United Nations.
World population to hit 9.8 billion by 2050, despite nearly universal lower fertility rates – UN
Jun 22, 2017, at 06:06 am
New York, June 22(Just Earth News): The world population is now at least 7.6 billion, up from 7.4 billion last year, spurred by the relatively high levels of fertility in developing countries – despite an overall drop in the number of children people have around the globe – the United Nations on Wednesday reported.
As crises multiply, UN revises annual aid appeal to assist over 100 million around the world
Jun 22, 2017, at 06:05 am
New York, June 22(Just Earth News): As the number of people in need of humanitarian assistance around the world reach record levels, United Nations and relief partners have revised their global aid appeal to $23.5 billion – up nearly 6 per cent from the original $22.2 billion announced late last year.
Protection of civilians in Syria must be ensured, stresses UN chief Guterres
Jun 22, 2017, at 06:02 am
New York, June 22(Just Earth News): Expressing alarm over the suffering of people Syria, in particular those in Raqqa and in other locations where fighting continues, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on all those conducting military operations in the country to ensure the safety and protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure.
Pakistan: Bus collides with truck, 5 killed
Jun 22, 2017, at 12:08 am
Islamabad, June 21 (IBNS): A bus collided with a truck in Pakistan's Mardan city on Wednesday, killing at least five people and injuring 11 others, media reports said.
Canada PM urges all to stand by people seeking shelter from hardship and violence
Jun 21, 2017, at 10:53 pm
Ottawa, June 21 (IBNS) Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau on World Refugee Day on Wednesday appealed to all Canadians to stand with people seeking shelter from enormous hardship and violence across the world.
MBIs cause brain to steer DNA processes along a path and improves well being: Ivana Buric
Jun 21, 2017, at 08:57 pm
Toronto, June 21 (IBNS): June 21 is the International Yoga Day and millions of people around the world already enjoy the health benefits of mind-body interventions like yoga or meditation, reported the .
Toronto campaigns to raise awareness about transgender and non-binary coloured people
Jun 21, 2017, at 08:03 pm
Toronto, June 21 (IBNS): The City of Toronto (comprising Toronto and its adjoining cities) has launched a public awareness campaign about transgender and non-binary coloured people, recently, in collaboration with the Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (Black CAP), according to media reports.
Palace games: Saudi king deposes crown prince, names son as successor
Jun 21, 2017, at 06:13 pm
Riyadh, Jun 21 (IBNS): King Salman of Saudi Arabia, the Gulf's biggest regime and a key ally of America, has deposed the crown prince and named his son as his successor on Wednesday, reports said.
Uber CEO resigns under investors' pressure
Jun 21, 2017, at 05:27 pm
San Francisco, June 21 (IBNS) : Uber Technologies co-founder Travis Kalanick has stepped down as Uber’s CEO after several share holders for the rideshare company demanded new leadership, according to a New York Times report.
Finsbury mosque attack: Police arrest one for spreading hate messages
Jun 21, 2017, at 04:48 pm
London, Jun 21 (IBNS): The South Wales Police have arrested a man for spreading hate messages on social media following the Finsbury mosque attack, which killed at least one person and injured 10 others, reports said.
Heading to Uganda for 'solidarity summit,' UN chief marks World Refugee Day with calls for action
Jun 21, 2017, at 03:51 pm
New York, June 21(Just Earth News): Refugee protection is not a matter of solidarity or generosity, but an obligation under international law, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday said, detailing five strong appeals to the international community for respecting refugees' rights.