UN migration agency, Libyan authorities boost support for rescued migrants

Aug 30, 2017, at 09:47 am

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): The United Nations migration agency is working with Libyan authorities to help rescue more migrants off the Libyan coast.

In Palestine, UN chief says two-state solution 'only way to guarantee peace'

Aug 30, 2017, at 09:46 am

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday reiterated his call for a political solution to the Middle East conflict that would end Israel's occupation of Palestinian land and would create an independent Palestinian state, living side by side with Israel in peace and security.

Myanmar: UN rights chief says violence in Rakhine state 'predictable and preventable'

Aug 30, 2017, at 09:45 am

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): Alarmed at renewed fighting and incitement in the wake of the attacks on Myanmar security forces in northern areas of Rakhine state, the top United Nations human rights official on Tuesday urged all sides to renounce the use of violence and called on State authorities to ensure they abide by their obligations under international human rights law.

John A. Macdonald's name won't be removed from federal government buildings: Justin Trudeau

Aug 30, 2017, at 05:55 am

Ottawa, Aug 29 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the name of the country's first PM John A. Macdonald will not be removed from any building which is under the federal government, media reports said.

Canada invests in key industries to provide paid jobs to students

Aug 30, 2017, at 05:44 am

Ottawa, Aug 29 (IBNS): The federal government has decided to invest $73 million in the key industries of Canada with an aim to provide paid jobs to students, media reports said.

UN chief urges all countries to join legally-binding treaty against nuclear tests

Aug 30, 2017, at 04:30 am

New York, Aug 29(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged all countries to sign and ratify a global treaty that bans nuclear explosions on the Earth's surface, in the atmosphere, underwater and underground.

UN chief Guterres condemns latest ballistic missile launch by DPRK

Aug 30, 2017, at 04:29 am

New York, Aug 29(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the latest ballistic missile launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in violation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

Children's access to safe water and sanitation is a right, not a privilege – UNICEF

Aug 30, 2017, at 04:27 am

New York, Aug 29(Just Earth News): In countries beset by violence, displacement, conflict and instability, children's most basic means of survival – water – must be a priority, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday, warning that children living in fragile situations are four times more likely to lack access to drinking water.

Afghanistan: Road mishap leaves six dead

Aug 29, 2017, at 11:08 pm

Kabul, Aug 29 (IBNS): A road mishap in Afghanistan's northwestern Jawzjan province left at least six people dead on Monday, media reports said on Tuesday.

Mark Zuckerberg welcomes second child August

Aug 29, 2017, at 10:45 pm

New York, Aug 29 (IBNS): Social network giant Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg and his wife have welcomed their daughter August.

Afghanistan: Kabul suicide attack kills 5, injures 8

Aug 29, 2017, at 09:31 pm

Kabul, Aug 29 (IBNS): At least five people were killed and eight others were injured when a suicide attack rocked Kabul city in Afghanistan on Tuesday, media reports said.

Kabul explosion: Death toll rises to four

Aug 29, 2017, at 06:42 pm

Kabul, Aug 29 (IBNS): The death toll in the Kabul explosion, which has been deemed a 'suicide attack', has risen to four, local Khaama Press reported.

Afghanistan: Kabul explosion kills at least one, injures eight

Aug 29, 2017, at 06:23 pm

Kabul, Aug 29 (IBNS); At least one person was killed and eight others sustained injuries after an explosion rocked Kabul's Massoud Square on Tuesday morning, media reports said.

Jailed German male nurse suspected of murdering at least 90 patients

Aug 29, 2017, at 05:10 pm

Berlin, Aug 29 (IBNS): A German male nurse who was earlier jailed for killing two patients with lethal drugs, may have killed 88 others, according to a three-year police investigation, reports said.

US: New Mexico shooting incident leaves two dead, injures four

Aug 29, 2017, at 03:46 pm

Santa Fe, Aug 29 (IBNS): At least two people were killed and four others were injured in a shooting incident which took place in US' New Mexico, reports said.

North Korea fires short range missile over Japan

Aug 29, 2017, at 03:19 pm

Pyongyang, Aug 29 (IBNS): North Korea fired a short range missile directly over Japan early on Tuesday morning, prompting the latter to warn its residents to take cover, reports said.

Afghanistan: At least 30 dead or injured in suicide attack

Aug 29, 2017, at 02:51 pm

Kabul, Aug 29 (IBNS): At least 30 people have died or have sustained injuries in a suicide attack which rocked Helmand province of Afghanistan, local Khaama Press reported.

At start of World Water Week, UN Assembly President says water and sanitation goals need 'major push'

Aug 29, 2017, at 09:51 am

New York, Aug 29(Just Earth News): Encouraging global action to support clean water and sanitation, United Nations General Assembly President Peter Thomson on Monday underscored that when it comes to the environment, everything is connected.

International community must unify efforts to assist Libya in overcoming 'serious' governance challenges

Aug 29, 2017, at 09:50 am

New York, Aug 29(Just Earth News): Libya's future prosperity and stability depends on the international community further strengthening and unifying its efforts on behalf of the whole country, as well as Libyans themselves “seizing the window of opportunity” that is before them to ensure peace, the head of the United Nations mission there said on Monday.

Myanmar: UN chief concerned by reports of civilian deaths during security operations in Rakhine state

Aug 29, 2017, at 09:50 am

New York, Aug 29(Just Earth News): Deeply concerned at the reports of civilians being killed during security operations in Myanmar's Rakhine state, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday reiterated the responsibility of the Government to provide security and assistance to those in need.

B.C. Premier John Horgan visits wildfire affected areas

Aug 29, 2017, at 07:37 am

Kamloops, Aug 28 (IBNS): British Columbia Premier John Horgan on Monday visited several wildfire struck areas in the Interior, according to the Star.

Michael Garron Hospital aims to provide heart-touching experience for LGBTQ community

Aug 29, 2017, at 07:35 am

Toronto, Aug 28 (IBNS): Michael Garron Hospital, earlier known as Toronto East General Hospital, developed an environment to provide a heart-touching experience for people belonging to the LGBTQ community, media report said.

Cholera spread slows in Yemen; locals pitch in to help curb outbreak – UN agency

Aug 29, 2017, at 04:35 am

New York, Aug 28(Just Earth News): The weekly number of reported new cholera cases in Yemen has declined by one third since late June, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Monday said, praising Yemenis for leading a “heroic daily fight” against the outbreak, which remains the worst in the world.

UN chief Guterres meets Israel's Netanyahu in Jerusalem, pledges to fight anti-Semitism

Aug 29, 2017, at 04:33 am

New York, Aug 28(Just Earth News): Reiterating his commitment to fighting anti-Semitism, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he is committed to protecting Israel and its right to exist.

INTERVIEW: Preventing conflict key to relieving suffering, stresses outgoing UN humanitarian chief

Aug 29, 2017, at 04:32 am

New York, Aug 28(Just Earth News): Preventing conflicts from breaking out in the first place, and holding perpetrators accountable for their actions once they do, is vital to relieving the suffering seen in many parts of the world, according to the top United Nations humanitarian official, Stephen O’Brien.

Twin explosions in Baghdad kills 25

Aug 28, 2017, at 10:30 pm

Baghdad, Aug 28 (IBNS): Two blasts rocked Iraqi city of Baghdad on Monday which left at least 25 people killed, media reports said.

UAE President orders release of 803 prisoners

Aug 28, 2017, at 10:03 pm

Dubai, Aug 28 (IBNS): In a major development, UAE President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan has ordered the release of 803 prisoners.

Pope Francis to visit Bangladesh this year

Aug 28, 2017, at 09:48 pm

Dhaka, Aug 28 (IBNS): Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church will visit Bangladesh later this year, officials said.

Power of Ideas Exhibition: Canada's interactive traveling exhibition showcasing the wonders of science

Aug 28, 2017, at 06:26 pm

Toronto, Aug 28 (IBNS): The Ontario Science Centre is holding an interactive science exhibition called the Power of Ideas (PIE) until August 31, 2017.

Hurricane Harvey: Roads inundated, at least 2000 rescued

Aug 28, 2017, at 04:08 pm

Austin, Aug 28 (IBNS): Inundated roads and submerged vehicles were a common sight across the US state of Texas, where tropical storm Harvey made landfall on Friday.