Japan’s Abe, at UN General Assembly, calls for ‘action now’ on DPRK nuclear programme
Sep 21, 2017, at 03:37 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Saying that “all options are on the table,†Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday took the podium of the United Nations General Assembly to call on world leaders to provide the necessary action now to curb the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) nuclear and missile programmes.
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Peace operations ‘not a substitute’ for diplomatic efforts, Security Council told
Sep 21, 2017, at 03:34 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): United Nations peace operations must be deployed in support of – not in place of – active diplomatic efforts, Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Thursday, as he outlined some critical changes necessary to make these missions more effective.
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Panama vows to combat drug trafficking, asks for help to eliminate ‘blood money’ driving scourge
Sep 21, 2017, at 03:27 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): The most effective way to solve problems that affect the world’s people is always placing human beings at the centre of all decisions, the President of Panama told the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, stressing that his country, which joins North and South and which is bordered by the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, would continue to be a beacon of cooperation and understanding.
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Concerned at ongoing rights violations in Yemen, UN advisers back call for international probe
Sep 21, 2017, at 03:25 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): As civilians continue to bear the brunt of the conflict in Yemen, two United Nations Special Advisers have voiced their concern over continued allegations of grave human rights abuses and expressed support for the call by the High Commissioner for Human Rights to establish an international investigation.
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Focus on people’s prosperity key to sustainable development, says Kyrgyz leader at UN Assembly
Sep 21, 2017, at 03:23 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Noting that the only source of power in his country is its people, the President of Kyrgyzstan highlighted that the country’s path to sustainable development has a focus on ensuring the Kyrgyz peoples welfare and prosperity.
At General Assembly, Iran’s leader denounces those seeking to rip apart nuclear pact
Sep 21, 2017, at 09:53 am
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, speaking at the same United Nations podium from which the United States yesterday denounced the accord curbing Iran’s nuclear programme as one of the ‘worst deals ever,’ on Thursday pledged his country’s continued adherence to the pact.
Supporting spirit of UN reforms, Rwanda urges world leaders to address global challenges
Sep 21, 2017, at 04:36 am
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): The United Nations must treat all people with impartiality and respect, and be a good steward of the funds entrusted to it, the President of Rwanda on Wednesday said in his annual address to the General Assembly debate in New York, adding his country’s support to the spirit of reform taking root at the Organization.
At General Assembly, Bosnia and Herzegovina stresses central role of UN in preventing war
Sep 21, 2017, at 04:35 am
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): The leader of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country born two decades ago in the deadliest fighting in Europe since the Second World War, on Wednesday stressed the centrality of the United Nations in resolving crises before they degenerate into war and the flight of refugees.
One year on, UN officials take stock of efforts to address large movements of refugees, migrants
Sep 21, 2017, at 04:34 am
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): United Nations officials on Wednesday highlighted the need to continue working together towards more equitable ways to share the responsibility for refugees, as well as achieve safe and orderly migration, at an event to take stock one year after the international community agreed to find solutions to better manage human mobility.
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Not enough new antibiotics in the pipeline, UN report warns
Sep 21, 2017, at 04:32 am
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Too few new antibiotics are under development to combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance, a United Nations report has found.
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Treaty banning nuclear weapons opens for signature at UN
Sep 21, 2017, at 04:31 am
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): The world’s first legally-binding treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons opened for signature on Wednesday at United Nations Headquarters in New York at a ceremony at which speakers from international organizations, governments and civil society hailed this milestone in achieving a world free of such arsenals as well as the work that remains to be done.
UN chief condemns terrorist attacks in Nigeria, Cameroon
Sep 21, 2017, at 04:29 am
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the terrorist attacks that took place earlier this week in Borno state, Nigeria, as well as in Kossa, Cameroon, which targeted vulnerable people already affected by Boko Haram violence.
London attacks: Two further arrests in Parsons Green investigation
Sep 20, 2017, at 10:12 pm
London, Sept 20 (IBNS): Detectives investigating the Parsons Green terrorist attack have made two further arrests in Wales on Wednesday.
Mexico: At least 248 people die as 7.1 M quake strikes country
Sep 20, 2017, at 06:24 pm
Mexico City, Sep 20 (IBNS): At least 248 people died as a powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter Scale struck Mexico on Tuesday, reports said.
Mauritanian minister highlights country’s successful efforts to combat terrorism
Sep 20, 2017, at 05:59 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Mauritania, Isselkou Ould Ahmed Izid Bih, welcomed the progress made in the fight against terrorism and migration through an approach based on dialogue and openness.
No alternative to international cooperation, stresses Austrian minister at UN Assembly
Sep 20, 2017, at 05:57 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Conflicts around the globe, as well as the pressing challenges of poverty, hunger and climate change continue to exact terrible human suffering, said Sebastian Kurz, the Federal Minister for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs of Austria, noting that the most concerning issue is the lack of trust in the ability of States and institutions to solve these challenges.
At UN, Central American leaders urge ‘rethink’ of system used to classify development status
Sep 20, 2017, at 05:52 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solis Rivera called for the UN to rethink the concept of per capita income as a reference for determining a country's development, stressing that only a multidimensional vision of development and poverty will allow an understanding of the needs of populations and families. New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solis Rivera called for the UN to rethink the concept of per capita income as a reference for determining a country's development, stressing that only a multidimensional vision of development and poverty will allow an understanding of the needs of populations and families.
Bolivia’s Morales, at UN, says natural resources, basic necessities must be viewed as human rights
Sep 20, 2017, at 05:51 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): While some pledges made in the United Nations Charter have been met, “others have come to noting,†the President of Bolivia told the General Assembly on Wednesday, that the planet’s precious resources and vulnerable people must be protected from greed and exploitation by political elites.
Marking 25th anniversary of UN membership, Armenia pledges continued support
Sep 20, 2017, at 05:49 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Taking the podium at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, the President of Armenia pledged support to the Secretary-General’s priorities as the country marks the 25th anniversary of its succession to the UN.
During our difficult times, ‘we knew we had friends,’ says Gambian President Barrow
Sep 20, 2017, at 05:48 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Noting that the recent political crisis in Gambia had been a lesson that his compatriots will not easily forget, the Adama Barrow, the country’s President underscored that Gambians made an irreversible choice to close a “dark chapter†in their history and embarked on a national agenda of reform and transformation.
At UN, Guatemalan President pledges government’s full commitment to fight against corruption
Sep 20, 2017, at 04:26 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales, addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, pledged the firmest intention to strengthen and support the International Commission against Impunity of Guatemala (CICIG), while stressing that no institution should interfere in the country’s administration of justice. The agreement between the UN and Guatemala that established the CICIG was the first of its kind in the world, he said. It was vital that it was complied with faithfully. Having started its work in 2007, its mandate had been extended five times, demonstrating a firm commitment to strengthen and support its work, he explained.
Sep 20, 2017, at 04:25 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Addressing the general debate of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, Emomali Rahmon, the President of Tajikistan, called on the Organization to carry out its mission, coordinating the efforts of Member States to build resilience to the many challenges and threats peoples and countries face.
UN stands ready to assist following deadly earthquake in Mexico
Sep 20, 2017, at 04:24 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres voiced sadness at the loss of life and damage resulting from the earthquake that occurred in Mexico on Tuesday, and expressed the readiness of the United Nations to assist.
Sep 20, 2017, at 04:16 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, took the podium expressing support for the theme of the United Nations 72nd General Assembly – ‘Focusing on People: Striving for Peace and a Decent life for all on a Sustainable Planet’ – questioning why the world’s elites failed to see its pertinence.
Government bodies must serve people, Uzbek President stresses at UN assembly
Sep 20, 2017, at 04:04 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Noting efforts to advance socio-economic development in Uzbekistan, the President of the country highlighted that the ultimate goal is to build a democratic State and a just society, where the priority is implementation of the principle that “human interests come first.â€
Leaders meeting at UN underscore need to fast-track climate action
Sep 20, 2017, at 04:03 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Leaders from various levels of government, the private sector and civil society highlighted the need for climate action as they convened at United Nations Headquarters, where Secretary-General António Guterres warned that current pledges and plans are insufficient to keep global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees.
At General Assembly, Baltic leaders spotlight human rights, UN reform among vital concerns
Sep 20, 2017, at 04:02 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): The international community must give the United Nations a voice to raise against human rights abuses and nationalistic rhetoric, or see it become irrelevant, the Lithuanian president said in her address to the United Nations General Assembly’s high-level debate.
Sep 20, 2017, at 03:59 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Noting that comprehensively addressing terrorism is vital for the future of the regional and international order, the President of Egypt called on Tuesday for an approach to do so that is based not only on eradication of terrorism but also of its root causes, as well as challenging its supporters and those that grant it safe havens.
Mali’s President, at General Assembly, calls on world to help equip regional anti-terror force
Sep 20, 2017, at 03:57 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Mali’s President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita took the podium of the General Assembly on Tuesday to praise United Nations efforts in aiding his West African country recover from rebel attacks, and called on the international community to help fund a new five-nation force to combat terrorism in the region.
In wake of Hurricane Irma, UN launches $55 million plan to assist Cubans in need
Sep 20, 2017, at 03:56 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): The United Nations system in Cuba on Tuesday launched an action plan requiring $55.8 million to address the urgent needs of over 2 million people severely affected by Irma, the strongest hurricane ever reported in the Atlantic.