UN envoy urges support for efforts to resume political process in Yemen
Dec 21, 2017, at 07:23 pm
New York, Dec 21(Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy for Yemen on Wednesday called for halting violence and supporting efforts to bring warring parties together for the resumption of the political process.
South Sudan: First UN safe haven for displaced civilians closes
Dec 21, 2017, at 07:21 pm
New York, Dec 21(Just Earth News): The first ‘Protection of Civilians’ site – a place of refuge and safety set up next to a United Nations base in South Sudan – has been successfully closed after internally displaced families expressed the desire and confidence to return to their homes, the UN mission in the country said Wednesday.
Migration, UN reform and sustainable development among 2018 priorities, says Assembly President
Dec 21, 2017, at 07:20 pm
New York, Dec 21(Just Earth News): Safe migration, conflict prevention, sustainable development and United Nations reform will be the priorities of the 72nd UN General Assembly over the coming year, the 193-member body’s President, Miroslav LajÄák, said on Wednesday.
FEATURE: Curtain falls on UN tribunal’s 24-year history of fighting impunity in former Yugoslavia
Dec 21, 2017, at 07:16 pm
New York, Dec 21(Just Earth News): As the United Nations tribunal dealing with atrocities committed during the Balkans conflicts in the 1990s prepares to close its doors on 31 December, top officials say the court has proven skeptics wrong, citing its achievements and its immense contribution to international criminal justice.
Ontario is promoting child and family programs in First Nation Communities
Dec 21, 2017, at 07:09 pm
Ottawa, Dec 21 (IBNS): More than 1800 children and their families in over 40 First Nation (FN) communities across Ontario are being supported through culturally relevant child and family programs, media reports said.
Jerusalem debate: Trump warns against voting against US in UN, says will cut aid
Dec 21, 2017, at 06:43 pm
Washington, Dec 21 (IBNS): In a direct threat to the rest of the world, US President Donald Trump said that his country will be keeping an eye on the UN vote over Jerusalem and anyone voting against America will receive no aid from the nation from now on.
5.2M quake hits Iranian capital
Dec 21, 2017, at 04:44 pm
Tehran, Dec 21 (IBNS): A strong 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook Iran's capital Tehran on Wednesday, reports said.
Arctic forever changed by rapidly warming climate – UN weather agency
Dec 21, 2017, at 09:46 am
New York, Dec 21(Just Earth News): The Arctic continued in 2017 to warm at double the rate of the global temperature increase, resulting in the second warmest air temperatures, above average ocean temperatures, loss of sea ice, and a range of human, ocean and ecosystem effects, according to the United Nations weather agency.
Thousands in DR Congo’s Kasais to benefit from UN food, nutrition efforts, but challenges remain
Dec 21, 2017, at 09:45 am
New York, Dec 21(Just Earth News): Against the backdrop of severe hunger as a result of conflict in central Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the United Nations emergency food relief and food security agencies are stepping up their response to assist more than 100,000 people.
Dec 21, 2017, at 09:43 am
New York, Dec 21(Just Earth News): As conflict and its drivers become more complex, unity in Security Council will be critical – UN chief
Two years on, Iran nuclear accord at a ‘critical crossroads,’ UN Security Council told
Dec 21, 2017, at 04:50 am
New York, Dec 20(Just Earth News): The United Nations political chief told the Security Council on Tuesday that the UN Secretariat is not yet in a position to confirm whether the ballistic missiles launched at the Saudi cities of Yanbu and Riyadh were Iranian Qiam-1 missiles, as assessed by Saudi authorities.
UN rights expert ‘disappointed’ by Myanmar’s decision to refuse her visit
Dec 21, 2017, at 04:49 am
New York, Dec 20(Just Earth News): The United Nations expert on the human rights situation in Myanmar on Wednesday expressed disappointment at the Government’s decision to deny her all access to the country and withdraw cooperation for the duration of her tenure.
Security Council calls for efforts to ensure stability in Lebanon
Dec 21, 2017, at 04:48 am
New York, Dec 20(Just Earth News): Welcoming the return of Prime Minister Saad Hariri to Lebanon and his decision to continue his term, the United Nations Security Council highlighted the need to protect the country from crisis that are destabilizing the Middle East.
BNP sends legal notice to PM Sheikh Hasina
Dec 20, 2017, at 11:54 pm
Dhaka, Dec 20 (IBNS): Alleging that the Prime Minister made false claims against their leader Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's opposition party BNP has sent legal notice to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Dec 20, 2017, at 09:35 pm
Washington, Dec 20 (IBNS): The US government has expressed concern over Jamaatud Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed's decision of running for office during the upcoming general election in Pakistan.
Donald Trump deal-maker, negotiator: Justin Trudeau on NAFTA deal
Dec 20, 2017, at 09:24 pm
Ottawa, Dec 20 (IBNS): Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has recently said his US counterpart Donald Trump is a deal-maker and negotiator while commenting on the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) deal, media reports said.
Canada-US meet over North Korea to take place in Vancouver
Dec 20, 2017, at 08:52 pm
Ottawa/Washington, Dec 20 (IBNS): Canada and the US will hold a joint meeting in Vancouver over an unpredictable behaviour of North Korea, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Civilian killed during night raid, Parwan governor promises investigation
Dec 20, 2017, at 07:03 pm
Kabul, Dec 20 (IBNS): At least one civilian was killed during a joint night raid conducted by Afghan and foreign troops in Parwan province.
PHAC blames increased presence of fentanyl in drug supply for rise in Canada's Opioid-related deaths
Dec 20, 2017, at 06:09 pm
Toronto, Dec 20 (IBNS): Increased presence of fentanyl in the drugs supply is likely responsible for Canada's increased opioid-related fatalities, with the number of people dying from the cause expected to rise to 4,000 by the end of 2017, far above last year's total of 2,861 opioid-related fatalities, media reports said.
Palestinian girl arrested after slapping video goes viral
Dec 20, 2017, at 04:53 pm
Jerusalem, Dec 20 (IBNS): A Palestinian girl was arrested by Israeli forces after a video of the former slapping the latter's soldiers went viral, reports said.
Four arrested over Christmas terror plot in the UK
Dec 20, 2017, at 04:00 pm
London, Dec 20 (IBNS): Four people have been arrested in connection with an Islamist terror plot in the United Kingdom, according to British counter terrorism agencies.
Mexico: At least 12 dead as bus flips over highway
Dec 20, 2017, at 03:27 pm
Chetumal, Dec 20 (IBNS): At least 12 people died after a Chacchoben bound bus from US' Florida flipped over a highway in Mexico's Quintana Roo state on Tuesday, reports said.
DR Congo: UN officials hail landmark convictions, life sentences in Kavumu child rape cases
Dec 20, 2017, at 09:43 am
New York, Dec 20(Just Earth News): The United Nations envoys dealing with sexual violence in conflict and the head of the Organization’s peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have welcomed the conviction of 11 Congolese militia fighters for raping dozens of children – including an 18-month-old toddler – in the vast country’s restive east.
UNICEF says 2017 has been a ‘very difficult year’ for children in Central African Republic
Dec 20, 2017, at 09:42 am
New York, Dec 20(Just Earth News): For children and women in the Central African Republic, 2017 has been a very difficult year and sadly, the situation is not expected to improve in the coming months, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday.i
Security Council renews Syrian cross-border relief convoys amid ongoing challenges for aid workers
Dec 20, 2017, at 09:41 am
New York, Dec 20(Just Earth News): The Security Council on Tuesday renewed the authorization for United Nations relief agencies and their partners to use routes across conflict lines and border crossings to deliver lifesaving assistance to millions in north-west and southern Syria through Turkey and Jordan.
Ukraine: UN agencies stepping up aid to most vulnerable as temperatures plummet
Dec 20, 2017, at 05:07 am
New York, Dec 19(Just Earth News): As temperatures plummet across Ukraine, the United Nations refugee and migration agencies said Tuesday that they are stepping up assistance to the most vulnerable people affected by the conflict in the country’s east.
UN rights chief calls for independent probe into Israeli forces ‘shocking’ shooting of amputee
Dec 20, 2017, at 05:06 am
New York, Dec 19(Just Earth News): Shocked at the “incomprehensible” killing of a wheelchair-bound amputee protester by Israeli security forces, the top United Nations human rights official has called on the country to open an independent and impartial investigation into the incident.
UN agencies scale up work in Bangladesh as Rohingya refugee crisis enters fourth month
Dec 20, 2017, at 05:05 am
New York, Dec 19(Just Earth News): As the Rohingya refugee emergency in Bangladesh enters its fourth month, United Nations agencies are scaling up their relief work to respond to a range of issues, including outbreak of diphtheria, lack of access to sanitation and sexual violence.
Richard Wagner sworn in as Canada Chief Justice
Dec 19, 2017, at 11:55 pm
Ottawa, Dec 19 (IBNS): Quebec jurist Richard Wagner sworn in as Canada's new Chief Justice at Rideau Hall here on Monday.
Trudeau gave me better life and future: Syrian refugee after meeting Canada PM
Dec 19, 2017, at 11:41 pm
Ottawa, Dec 19 (IBNS): Thanking Canada PM Justin Trudeau at The Children's Wish Foundation, Syrian refugee Marwa Harb said the PM gave her a better life and future, media reports said.