Head of UN watchdog discusses Iranian nuclear issues with US lawmakers
Aug 06, 2015, at 02:44 pm
New York, Aug 6 (IBNS): The head of the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) met with United States lawmakers on Wednesday in Washington, D.C. to discuss the important role the Agency can play in monitoring and verifying nuclear activities in Iran.
White House: Ban says US leadership, support vital to host of global issues
Aug 05, 2015, at 01:51 pm
New York, Aug 5 (IBNS): The United Nations counts on the leadership and support of the United States on a range of critical issues, from climate change and sustainable development to resolving crises such as those in Syria and Yemen, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Tuesday, following a meeting at the White House with President Barack Obama.
UN chief welcomes climate change plan unveiled by President Obama
Aug 04, 2015, at 02:28 pm
New York, Aug 4 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the Clean Power Plan formally unveiled on Monday by President Barack Obama, saying it shows the determination of the United States to address global warming while also saving money and growing the economy.
New York: Winners of essay contest on UN sustainability agenda honoured
Jul 25, 2015, at 03:33 pm
New York, Jul 25 (IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday welcomed the 70 winners of the United Nations-sponsored Many Languages, One World contest who wrote “inspired†essays in languages not their own about a new sustainable development path that will lead to an end to poverty and a life of dignity for all.
Louisiana shooting: Gunman kills 2
Jul 24, 2015, at 10:49 pm
Louisiana, July 24 (IBNS): At least two people were killed as a gunman open fired inside a movie theater in the US state of Louisiana on Thursday, media reports said on Friday.
UN human rights experts renew calls to visit US to advance criminal justice reforms
Jul 22, 2015, at 02:17 pm
New York, Jul 22 (IBNS): Following last week’s unprecedented visit by United States President Barak Obama to a prison in Oklahoma, United Nations independent human rights experts on Tuesday called on the US Government to facilitate their respective requests to carry out an official visit to the country to advance criminal justice reform.
Nuclear deal with Iran is built on verification: Barack Obama
Jul 15, 2015, at 03:56 am
Washington, July 14 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama on Tuesday said the nuclear deal with Iran is built on 'verification'.
Washington Navy Yard on lockdown
Jul 03, 2015, at 12:33 am
Washington, July 2 (IBNS) The US Navy Yard in Washington DC was placed on lockdown on Thursday, officials said.
UN experts deplore South Carolina killings, urge measures against racially motivated crimes in US
Jun 20, 2015, at 09:35 pm
New York, June 20 (IBNS) In the wake of the 'appalling' attack that left nine African Americans dead at church in South Carolina, a group of UN human rights experts on Friday called for prompt action by authorities in the United States to investigate the hate crimes and urged measures to prevent gun violence affecting the security of African-Americans, their communities and wider society as well.
Ban condemns killings in South Carolina as 'hateful act of violence'
Jun 19, 2015, at 02:02 pm
New York, Jun 19 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned the apparently racially motivated killings at an historic African American church in South Carolina in the southern United States, and expressed the hope that those responsible for such a 'hateful act of violence' will be brought to justice.
Washington: WHO and partners convene summit on improving health data
Jun 10, 2015, at 02:45 pm
New York, Jun 10 (IBNS): With more two-thirds of the world’s population living in countries that do not produce reliable statistics on mortality by age, sex and cause of death, the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners are leading an international collaboration in measurement and accountability for global public health over the next 15 years.
Kerry injured while cycling, cuts short Europe trip
Jun 01, 2015, at 02:08 am
Washington, May 31 (IBNS) US Secretary of State John Kerry was injured after suffering an accident while bicycling on Sunday close to the Scionzier in France, media reports said.
Mathematician John Nash dies in car crash
May 25, 2015, at 04:50 am
New Jersey, May 24 (IBNS) US mathematician John F. Nash Jr. passed away in a car crash with his wife here, media reports said.
5 killed, 50 injured as Amtrak passenger train derails in Philadelphia
May 13, 2015, at 06:12 pm
Philadelphia, May 13 (IBNS) An Amtrak passenger train derailed in north Philadelphia on Tuesday night, killing at least five people and injuring more than 50 others, media reports said.
Kerry visits Kenya, asks people to unite against terrorism
May 05, 2015, at 12:36 am
Nairobi, May 4 (IBNS): US Secretary of State John Kerry, who is currently visiting Kenya, on Monday urged people to unitedly fight against terrorism.
Prophet cartoons conference: 2 gunmen killed
May 04, 2015, at 03:12 pm
Washington, May 4 (IBNS): Two gunmen were killed outside a venue where a contest for Prophet Mohammed cartoons in a Dallas suburb in the US on Sunday was being held, media reports said.
New York: Police officer shot, injured
May 04, 2015, at 12:36 am
New York, Mar 3 (IBNS): A New York City police officer was injured after he was shot in the face in the US city on Saturday, media reports said on Sunday.
UN rights experts welcome US review of lethal drone attacks
Apr 30, 2015, at 05:58 pm
New York, Apr 30 (IBNS): A group of United Nations independent experts on Wednesday welcomed the announcement by the United States Government of a review of two counter-terrorism operations involving the use of drones, while stressing the need for transparency and accountability.
Apr 29, 2015, at 08:44 pm
Baltimore, Apr 29 (IBNS) A day after the Baltimore witnessed violence, curfew was enforced in the US city on Tuesday, officials said.
Violence erupts in Baltimore after Freddie Gray's funeral
Apr 28, 2015, at 05:52 pm
Baltimore, Apr 28 (IBNS) Violence protests erupted in the streets of Baltimore city in the US over the death of Freddie Gray who was fatally injured in police custody, media reports said on Tuesday.
Two western hostages killing: Pakistan expresses shock and sorrow
Apr 24, 2015, at 09:49 pm
Islamabad, Apr 24 (IBNS) Pakistan on Friday expressed its 'shock and sorrow' over the death of two western hostages Warren Weinstein and Giovanni Lo Porto in the US drone strike conducted in January.
Obama apologizes for hostage deaths
Apr 24, 2015, at 05:22 pm
Washington, Apr 24 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama on Thursday said two hostages were killed during a U.S. counterterrorism operation targeting an al Qaeda compound in January.
Boston Marathon bombing survivor crosses line, finishes race
Apr 21, 2015, at 03:36 pm
Boston, Apr 21 (IBNS): Victim Rebekah Gregory has completed the Boston Marathon which had witnessed a bombing in 2013, media reports said.
Washington: Ban says, last mile of Ebola struggle may be most difficult
Apr 18, 2015, at 02:29 pm
New York, Apr 18 (IBNS): While there has been important progress over recent months, the Ebola epidemic remains a pressing challenge, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Friday, stressing that on the road to eradicating the scourge the “last mile†may be the toughest.
Washington: UN chief meets US Government officials
Apr 17, 2015, at 02:45 pm
New York, Apr 17 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is in Washington, D.C. on Thursday where he is meeting with members of Congress and other Unites States officials to discuss the crises in Yemen and Syria and other pressing global issues, including Ebola and climate change.
I'm running for president: Hillary Clinton
Apr 13, 2015, at 03:59 pm
Washington, Apr 13 (IBNS): Ending all speculations, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced her candidacy for president on Sunday.
Pentagon Center shopping plaza evacuated following bomb threat
Mar 28, 2015, at 05:10 am
Washington, Mar 27 (IBNS) A shopping plaza in US' Arlington city has been evacuated following a bomb threat to the shopping center’s central office, media reports said on Friday.
NY: House fire kills 7 children
Mar 22, 2015, at 02:48 am
New York, Mar 21 (IBNS) At least seven children were killed as fire broke out in a house in New York city's Brooklyn area on Saturday, media reports said.
US shuts down embassy, consulates in Saudi Arabia over security concerns
Mar 15, 2015, at 05:37 pm
Riyadh, Mar 15 (IBNS): Citing 'heightened security concerns at U.S. diplomatic facilities in Saudi Arabia', the U.S. Embassy and Consulates have cancelled all consular services in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dhahran for Sunday and Monday, officials said.
US: 2 police officers shot in Ferguson
Mar 12, 2015, at 06:38 pm
Ferguson, Mar 12 (IBNS) : At least two police officers were shot outside the Ferguson police department here on Thursday, media reports said.