UN allocates $21M to meet urgent needs in newly-accessible areas across Sudan

Sep 02, 2017, at 05:03 am

New York, Sept 1(Just Earth News): The United Nations on Friday allocated $21 million to provide life-saving food support, nutrition, water and sanitation, health and other assistance to thousands of Sudanese in newly accessible areas in Darfur's Jebel Marra area, South Kordofan and Blue Nile.

Afghanistan: UN mission confirms at least 44 civilians killed, injured in latest airstrikes

Sep 02, 2017, at 05:01 am

New York, Sept 1(Just Earth News): At least 28 women and children were killed and an additional 16 injured in air strikes this week in Afghanistan, the United Nations political mission in the country said in initial findings of its probe into the deaths.

Canada's Royal Ontario Museum holding interactive exhibition on the rare Blue Whale

Sep 01, 2017, at 08:31 pm

Toronto, Sep 1 (IBNS): The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto is holding an original exhibition titled ‘Out of the Depths: The Blue Whale Story’, until September 4.

Myanmar: UN expert urges efforts to break 'worsening cycle of violence' in Rakhine

Sep 01, 2017, at 09:39 am

New York, Sept 1(Just Earth News): A United Nations human rights expert has expressed alarm at the deteriorating situation in Myanmar's Rakhine State, affecting not just the Rakhine Buddhist and Rohingya Muslim populations but also other communities.

Canada's First Nations people blockade portion of disputed land in Caledonia

Sep 01, 2017, at 06:22 am

Caledonia, Aug 31 (IBNS): A blockage by members of First Nations in Caledonia due to a land dispute barred a portion of Argyle Street for last three weeks, media reports said.

UN chief welcomes release of arrested leaders in Cameroon

Sep 01, 2017, at 04:27 am

New York, Aug 31(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed yesterday's release of several leaders of the English-speaking regions in Cameroon's South West and North West as well as the dropping of all charges against them.

Syria: Forces battling ISIL 'lose sight of ultimate aim' to free civilians from terror – UN rights chief

Sep 01, 2017, at 04:25 am

New York, Aug 31(Just Earth News): Forces fighting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) terrorist group in Syria are losing sight of the obligation to protect civilians as the battle to retake Raqqa from ISIL is being waged at the cost of their lives, the top United Nations human rights official warned on Thursday.

Benazir Bhutto assassination verdict : Five acquitted, two sentenced, Musharraf declared absconder

Aug 31, 2017, at 10:18 pm

Islamabad, Aug 31 (IBNS) : Five accused persons in the Benazfir Bhutto murder case were acquitted and two sentenced to imprisonment on as the Anti-Terrorism Court hearing the case for over nine years announced its verdict on Thursday, Geo News reported.

11,000 US soldiers currently stationed in Afghanistan: Pentagon

Aug 31, 2017, at 08:16 pm

Washington/Kabul, Aug 31 (IBNS): The US defence headquarters, Pentagon, has confirmed that there are at least 11 thousand American soldiers currently stationed in Afghanistan.

Harvey Floods: Houston chemical plant to explode in coming days

Aug 31, 2017, at 05:13 pm

Houston, Aug 31 (IBNS): A chemical plant is expected to explode or catch fire in the flood hit city of Houston, reports said.

UN agriculture chief says Uganda 'leading example' of sustainable refugee response

Aug 31, 2017, at 09:47 am

New York, Aug 31(Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations agriculture agency on Wednesday called for greater funding for a sustainable response to the refugee crisis in Uganda, as he concluded a visit to the country's north hosting those crossing the border for safety.

'Time to shift from logic of war,' put interests of Syrian people first, UN Security Council told

Aug 31, 2017, at 09:46 am

New York, Aug 31(Just Earth News): Calling for creative ways to work towards peace in Syria, the United Nations Special Envoy on Wednesday outlined the political path forward, which includes holding another round of the so-named Astana talks and behind-the-scenes efforts by the international community.

Security Council extends African-led mission in Somalia, targets handover to national security forces

Aug 31, 2017, at 09:44 am

New York, Aug 31(Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday extended its authorization of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) until 31 May 2018, approving a reduction of its uniformed personnel to a maximum 21,626 by 31 December 2017, with an eye towards the gradual handover over of responsibilities to Somali security forces.

Security Council renews mandate of UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon

Aug 31, 2017, at 09:43 am

New York, Aug 31(Just Earth News): The Security Council on Wednesday extended the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon for one year.

Quebec to distribute welfare cheques to refugees staying only in temporary shelters

Aug 31, 2017, at 06:11 am

Montreal, Aug 30 (IBNS): Quebec has planned to distribute welfare cheques to only those refugees who are staying in temporary shelters, media reports said.

Google to venture into household with range of appliances

Aug 31, 2017, at 06:10 am

Ottawa, Aug 30 (IBNS): Google has decided to venture into the household by providing services through a range of appliances, media reports said.

In the Gaza Strip, UN chief appeals for Palestinian unity; reveals dream of two-state solution

Aug 31, 2017, at 05:00 am

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): Visiting Gaza for the first time since taking office as United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres on Wednesday called for Palestinian unity, saying division “only undermines the cause of the Palestinian people.”

Syria: UN adviser warns trapped civilians face greater risks as Raqqa fighting intensifies

Aug 31, 2017, at 04:57 am

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): The United Nations adviser on the prevention of genocide on Wednesday expressed deep concern at the deteriorating situation of up to 25,000 civilians trapped in Syria's Raqqa, noting that civilians are used as human shields in this de facto capital of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) terrorist group under intense bombardment.

Human rights violations indicate 'repressive policy' of Venezuelan authorities – UN report

Aug 31, 2017, at 04:55 am

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): Extensive human rights violations and abuses have been committed in the wake of anti-Government protests in Venezuela and point to “the existence of a policy to repress political dissent and instill fear in the population to curb demonstrations,” a report by the United Nations human rights office has found.

In conflict-affected Nigeria, UN agency teams with health workers to help the displaced

Aug 31, 2017, at 04:54 am

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): Skilled health personnel are desperately needed in north-eastern Nigeria, the United Nations population agency on Wednesday said, after training hundreds of health providers in Borno State on the basics of reproductive health needs.

Nawaz Sharif leaves for London to meet ailing wife

Aug 30, 2017, at 11:46 pm

Islamabad, Aug 30 (IBNS): Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday left for London city in the UK, media reports said.

Militant group ISIS threatens to 'behead' former porn star Mia Khalifa

Aug 30, 2017, at 11:32 pm

New York, Aug 30 (IBNS): Former adult star Mia Khalifa has revealed that she has been threatened by militant group IS.

Pakistan passes resolution dismissing US President Donald Trump's South Asia policy

Aug 30, 2017, at 11:13 pm

Islamabad, Aug 30 (IBNS): Pakistan on Wednesday passed a resolution against US President Donald Trump's policy for the region.

Missile launch over Japan a meanigful prelude, more to follow : Kim Jong Un

Aug 30, 2017, at 06:53 pm

Pyongyang, Aug 30 (IBNS) : Warning that Tuesday's missile launch over Japan was a "meaningful prelude to containing" the US Pacific territory of Guam, North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un has said that his regime would conduct more ballistic missile tests, media reports said.

Ontario likely to get its first First French-Language University soon

Aug 30, 2017, at 06:45 pm

Toronto, Aug 30 (IBNS): Ontario’s proposal to create a new French-language university in central and south-western Ontario -- governed by and for the Francophone community -- would be the first of its kind in the province and would create more job opportunities for the Ontario Francophone community, media reports said.

Afghanistan: At least four killed in suicide attack

Aug 30, 2017, at 06:32 pm

Kabul, Aug 30 (IBNS); At least four people have died in a suicide attack in Afghanistan's Jalalabad city, the capital of Nangarhar province, local Khaama Press said.

'Sustaining peace' strategy must cover entire peace continuum – UN deputy chief

Aug 30, 2017, at 09:51 am

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): Addressing how best United Nations peacekeeping operations can augment global efforts to sustain peace, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has said that the nature of on Tuesday's challenges requires seamless work across peace and security, human rights and sustainable development.

UN extends solidarity to flood-devastated Texas after record-shattering rainfall

Aug 30, 2017, at 09:50 am

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): The United Nations is reacting to the devastating images from Tropical Storm Harvey, which has affected an area the size of Spain in the southern United States, and which is likely to worsen in the coming hours as the rain continues.

UN aid chief allocates $45 million to tackle neglected emergencies in four countries

Aug 30, 2017, at 09:49 am

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): The United Nations aid chief released on Tuesday $45 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to four countries “struggling in crises away from the headlines” – Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Chad and Sudan – where more than 21 million people need urgent humanitarian assistance.

Urgent funding needed to ensure full food rations for refugees in Tanzania – UN agency

Aug 30, 2017, at 09:48 am

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): Amid a funding shortage has forced the reduction of rations for some 320,000 refugees in north-west Tanzania, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Tuesday said that it urgently requires $23.6 million to guarant