Spike in attacks on ‘blue helmets’ means UN peace operations must adapt, says peacekeeping chief
Jan 25, 2018, at 02:32 pm
New York, Jan 25 (JEN): With United Nations ‘blue helmets’ facing increasingly grave threats, including armed groups with no interest in peace, the UN peacekeeping chief called on Wednesday for greater political engagement and leadership from the Security Council and the world body’s Member countries to ensure UN troops – and the populations they serve – are better protected.
Jan 25, 2018, at 02:29 pm
New York, Jan 25 (JEN): While the signing last month of a ceasefire accord among South Sudan’s warring parties is a great stride forward, it is just a first step toward peace and stability, the United Nations peacekeeping chief said Wednesday, warning that the 21 December deal has already been violated numerous times.
Afghanistan: UN chief ‘appalled and deeply saddened’ by deadly attack on aid partner
Jan 25, 2018, at 02:25 pm
New York, Jan 25 (JEN): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has spoken out against the fatal attack on the Afghan offices of renowned international non-governmental organization Save the Children, saying that he was “appalled and deeply saddened” by the casualties.
Bring human rights to discussion tables and into decisions at Davos, UN experts urge
Jan 25, 2018, at 02:22 pm
New York, Jan 25 (JEN): With world leaders converging in Davos, Switzerland, for the annual World Economic Forum, a group of United Nations human rights experts has called on government and business leaders to use the occasion to decide on concrete actions to bring about positive change.
Jan 25, 2018, at 02:18 pm
New York, Jan 25 (JEN): Investing in value-based migration data that squarely focuses on impact can benefit the world to the tune of $35 billion dollars, according to a new report launched Wednesday in Davos, Switzerland, by the United Nations migration agency.
Jan 25, 2018, at 02:15 pm
New York, Jan 25 (JEN): Grappling with turbulent politics, persisting terrorism and the risk of famine, Somalia must make 2018 a year of carrying out reforms, a senior United Nations official said Wednesday, urging more international financial and technical support for the Horn of Africa country that underwent a peaceful transition of power to a new President a year ago.
Jan 25, 2018, at 02:08 pm
New York,Jan 25 (JEN): The world’s least developed countries are narrowing ‘digital divide,’ and with millions of people now taking advantage of smart phones and other digital devices, keeping up this momentum can put their societies on the fast track to sustainable development, the United Nations said on Wednesday.
Service and Sacrifice: Chadian peacekeepers on a UN mission for peace in Mali
Jan 25, 2018, at 02:03 pm
New York, Jan 25 (JEN): As Tahir and his fellow Chadian peacekeepers set out on their daily patrol through the dusty streets of Kidal, in northern Mali, the question he faces is always the same – will he and his team return safely to the United Nations base?
Central African Republic: UN, partners seek $515 million in humanitarian aid for 2018
Jan 25, 2018, at 01:59 pm
New York, Jan 25 (JEN): With more than half the population in the Central African Republic (CAR) projected to need humanitarian assistance in 2018, the United Nations, the Government and partners are seeking $515.6 million in contributions to address the crisis.
IS claims Save the Children attack in Afghanistan
Jan 24, 2018, at 11:31 pm
Kabul, Jan 24 (IBNS): The so called Islamic State has claimed the Save the Children attack which accounted for the death of at least two people in Afghanistan on Wednesday, reports said.
Will see you in India very soon, Canada PM Trudeau tells Narendra Modi
Jan 24, 2018, at 09:21 pm
Davos, Jan 24 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday met his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Afghanistan: Gunmen storm office of Save the Children, 11 injured
Jan 24, 2018, at 09:15 pm
Kabul, Jan 24 (IBNS): At least 11 people were injured as gunmen stormed the office of Save the Children in Jalalabad area of Afghanistan on Wednesday, media reports said.
Davos 2018: Canada PM Trudeau challenges businessmen to hire women employees
Jan 24, 2018, at 09:05 pm
Davos, Jan 24 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has challenged all businessmen to hire women employees while he was addressing a gathering at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday.
Alberta town councillor offers to resign after attack in home
Jan 24, 2018, at 07:53 pm
Claresholm, Jan 24 (IBNS): Donna Courage, an Alberta councillor, has offered to resign after she was allegedly attacked and beaten up by some unknown assailants in his own house, media reports said.
Explosion rocks Save The Children office in Afghanistan, 11 injured
Jan 24, 2018, at 07:13 pm
Kabul, Jan 24 (IBNS) : A huge explosion struck outside the office of international aid group Save the Children in Jalalabad city, the provincial capital of eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan on Wednesday, media reports said.
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to fund 6,900 supportive housing units
Jan 24, 2018, at 06:49 pm
Toronto, Jan 24 (IBNS): Ontario is collaborating with the City of Toronto's health care providers, shelter operators, the Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) and city staff to improve access to health services for homeless people or those using shelters, media reports said.
Jan 24, 2018, at 05:53 pm
Lahore, Jan 24 (IBNS) : Mohammad Imran, the serial killer, who was arrested for the rape and murder of seven-year-old Zainab, will be presented in a special anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Wednesday, media report said. .
Pakistani PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will attend World Economic Forum
Jan 24, 2018, at 03:52 pm
Islamabad, Jan 24 (IBNS): Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will participate in the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from Wednesday on the invitation of the Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Professor Klaus Schwab.
US designates Indian-origin ISIS man Siddhartha Dhar as global terrorist
Jan 24, 2018, at 03:45 pm
Washington, Jan 24 (IBNS): In a major development, the US Department of State has designated two ISIS members, Siddhartha Dhar and Abdelatif Gaini, as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs).
Kentucky school shooting: 2 students killed, over 10 injured
Jan 24, 2018, at 03:19 pm
Kentucky, Jan 24 (IBNS): At least two people were killed and more than 10 others were injured as a shooter opened fire at Marshall County High School in US state of Kentucky on Tuesday, media reports said.
Benghazi: Car bomb blasts kill 27
Jan 24, 2018, at 02:41 pm
Benghazi, Jan 24 (IBNS): Two car bomb blasts close to a mosque in the Libyan city of Benghazi left 27 people killed, media reports said on Wednesday.
Amid growing insecurity, time to reassess UN peacekeeping presence in Mali, Security Council told
Jan 24, 2018, at 02:18 pm
New York, Jan 24 (JEN): Against the backdrop of worsening security in Mali’s central regions and with presidential elections just six months away, a senior United Nations official on Tuesday said it is time to reexamine the configuration of the UN peacekeeping presence in the West African country to reflect the changing circumstances on the ground.
At least seven killed at a religious gathering in northern Ethiopia – UN rights office
Jan 24, 2018, at 02:14 pm
New York, Jan 24 (JEN): The United Nations human rights arm on Tuesday voiced deep concern over the deaths of at least seven people celebrating a religious festival in Ethiopia as security forces reportedly tried to stop them from shouting anti-Government chants.
Conditions in Myanmar not yet suitable for Rohingya refugees to return safely – UN agency
Jan 24, 2018, at 02:10 pm
New York, Jan 24 (JEN): The necessary safeguards for Rohingyas to return to Myanmar are absent, and there are ongoing restrictions on access for aid agencies, the media and other independent observers, the United Nations warned on Tuesday, two months after Myanmar and Bangladesh agreed on a plan for the refugees’ voluntary return to their homes.
Fresh violence in Central African Republic sparks ‘unprecedented’ levels of displacement – UN
Jan 24, 2018, at 02:06 pm
New York, Jan 24 (JEN): Surging violence in the Central African Republic (CAR) has put unprecedented numbers of people on the run, the United Nations refugee agency said Tuesday, reporting that hungry, desperate arrivals being registered in neighbouring Chad say their houses have been torched and that armed groups are “killing anyone in their way.”
DR Congo: UN rights office urges probe into use of force against protestors, UN personnel
Jan 24, 2018, at 02:03 pm
New York, Jan 24 (JEN): At least six people died and 68 were wounded during weekend demonstrations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) capital, Kinshasa, the United Nations human rights office reported Tuesday, urging the Government to investigate all incidents where security forces may have used excessive force against protestors and UN personnel.
Record 22.2 million people need humanitarian assistance in Yemen – UN aid chief
Jan 24, 2018, at 01:59 pm
New York, Jan 24 (JEN): The top United Nations relief official has expressed his deep concern about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Yemen, noting that a record 22.2 million people are now in need of assistance – 3.4 million more than last year.
Canada agrees to revised Trans-Pacific Partnership deal
Jan 24, 2018, at 05:31 am
Ottawa, Jan 23 (IBNS): Canada, reportedly the second largest economy among the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and other members of the TPP excluding United States, agreed Tuesday to a revised trade agreement, media reports said.
Consulate General of India in Toronto to celebrate Republic Day
Jan 24, 2018, at 05:22 am
Toronto, Jan 23 (IBNS): Consulate General of India, Toronto, will observe the Republic Day of India on January 26 this year, according to media reports.
General Election in Pakistan will be held in July: Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
Jan 24, 2018, at 12:57 am
Islamabad, Jan 23 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday said the country's general election will held in July.