Nov 12, 2016, at 02:43 am
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News): As mass graves and further evidence of sexual exploitation of women and girls, torture and killings, child recruitment and other grave human rights abuses committed by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) extremists in Iraq come to light, the top United Nations human rights official has called for immediate action to ensure that the rights and the needs of victims and survivors are met – including the need for justice, truth and reconciliation.
Canadians honour the fallen soldiers in services across the country
Nov 12, 2016, at 02:35 am
Toronto, Nov 11 (IBNS): Canadians, from all walks of life gathered together to honour the services of the soldiers who laid their lives for the sake of the country in a special Remembrance Day service, held in different community groups across the country.
Economic growth to slow down post downturn in Calgary: Experts
Nov 12, 2016, at 01:55 am
Calgary, Nov 10 (IBNS): Speculation had been rife in the business circle in Calgary that the worst part of economic downturn would be over soon, although economic growth and employment opportunity in 2017 would be slower than expected in the region.
New letters by Indian Muslim soldiers from WW1 disclosed
Nov 11, 2016, at 11:16 pm
London, Nov 11 (IBNS): On Armistice Day, a literature expert at Birmingham City University (UK) has disclosed previously unreported letters from the early 1900s by some of India’s Muslim soldiers who fought in World War One.
Meeting with Obama was really good: Trump
Nov 11, 2016, at 02:56 pm
Washington, Nov 11 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday visited the White House and met current President Barack Obama.
Nov 11, 2016, at 01:56 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News): Film star Liam Neeson has said that he was impressed by the strength and spark of the Syrian children after visiting the Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan as part of his advocacy work as the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Goodwill Ambassador.
Nov 11, 2016, at 01:54 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News): Despite continuing challenges, a mood of optimism has taken hold in Lebanon following the recent election of President Michel Aoun and additional political breakthroughs are expected.
Senior UN police officers brief Security Council on their work and challenges they face
Nov 11, 2016, at 01:53 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News): Briefing the Security Council on Thursday, police chiefs from United Nations missions highlighted the work of their respective units and informed the Council members of the challenges their officers face the ground.
Syria: UN envoy urges action to avert mass hunger in eastern Aleppo ahead of ‘killer’ winter
Nov 11, 2016, at 01:51 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News): The United Nations humanitarian envoy for Syria on Thursday urged actions to stave off the threat of mass hunger in eastern Aleppo before the arrival of winter that he fears could be “a real killer†for a quarter of a million people trapped there.
Civilian death toll in Iraq nearly doubles from September to October – UN
Nov 11, 2016, at 01:50 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News): The number of civilians killed in Iraq last month has nearly doubled since September according to recently released figures by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).
All countries should see air pollution in Delhi as ‘wake-up call’ – UNICEF
Nov 11, 2016, at 01:49 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News): Amid reports that air pollution in India’s capital, Delhi, has hit record highs over the past week, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on all countries to pay attention this emblematic case and take decisive actions to tackle the issue.
FEATURE: UN Police heavyweights steer strategies for safer world
Nov 11, 2016, at 01:48 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News): Crisp uniforms and the jingle-jangle of brass filled the corridors. With them, came an extra sense of security that permeated United Nations Headquarters in New York this week. For the eleventh year running, erect posture and striding confidence was the daily modus operandi, as the Heads of United Nations Police Components amassed for UN Police (UNPOL) Week 2016, which runs from 7-11 November.
Despite progress, hundreds of children still die of measles every day – UN-backed report
Nov 11, 2016, at 01:47 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News): A United Nations-backed report issued on Thursday has revealed that despite a 79 per cent worldwide decrease in measles deaths between 2000 and 2015, nearly 400 children still die from the disease every day.
MARRAKECH: Cities are striving to play key role in implementing Paris climate accord
Nov 11, 2016, at 01:46 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Marrakech (COP 22), put its spotlight on Thursday on cities, towns and regions around the world that are striving to play a key role in implementing the Paris Agreement, which entered into force on 4 November, including by reducing their carbon emissions.
UN allocates $12 million in humanitarian funding to support people in Central African Republic
Nov 11, 2016, at 01:45 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News): A senior United Nations relief official on Thursday announced the release of $12 million from the Humanitarian Fund in Central African Republic (CAR) for 26 projects for national and international non-governmental organizations and UN agencies in the sub-Saharan country.
Taliban attacks German consulate in Afghan city, 2 dead
Nov 11, 2016, at 09:08 am
Kabul, Nov 11 (IBNS) A Taliban suicide car bomber attacked the German consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif city in Afghanistan ramming the vehicle with explosives into the building, killing two people and injuring several, said media reports.
Nov 11, 2016, at 05:18 am
New York, Nov 10 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is advocating a collaboration between the international conservation community and palm oil developers in order to create sustainable strategies that will save fragile ecosystems and the species that inhabit them, particularly apes.
Sugar, dairy and staple grains push food price index up by 0.7 per cent in October – UN
Nov 11, 2016, at 05:16 am
New York, Nov 10 (Just Earth News): Rise in the price indices of staple grains, sugar and dairy have pushed global food price index up by 0.7 per cent in October 2016 to 172.6 points (9.1 per cent from a year earlier), the United Nations food and agricultural agency said on Thursday.
World closer to ending modern slavery as UN-backed protocol on forced labour comes into force
Nov 11, 2016, at 05:15 am
New York, Nov 10 (Just Earth News): An international protocol on forced labour has entered into force, a major milestone in the fight to end the practice, which the United Nations labour agency estimates victimizes 21 million people worldwide.
Science centres and museums vitally important for sustainable development – UNESCO
Nov 11, 2016, at 05:14 am
New York, Nov 10 (Just Earth News): Noting the centrality of science in major global sustainable development agenda, the head of the United Nations educational and scientific agency underscored the importance of science centres and museums to build skill and capacities as well as to send strong messages about the importance of science for sustainable development.
Barack Obama, Donald Trump meet at White House
Nov 11, 2016, at 04:20 am
Washington, Nov 10 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama on Thursday greeted President-elect Donald Trump at the White House for ensuring a smooth transition of power, media reports said.
Community groups in Quebec help Syrian refugees in settlement in Canada
Nov 11, 2016, at 02:09 am
Montreal, Nov 10 (IBNS): The refugees, Dania Saad and her husband, Samir Altabra have been continuously receiving monthly cheques of $1,000 from their private sponsors, eight months since arriving in Montreal as Syrian refugees, a media report said.
Youth in Toronto arrested for sexual assault
Nov 11, 2016, at 01:44 am
Toronto, Nov 10 (IBNS): Police have recently arrested a 13-year-old boy with several charges of sexual assaults in Toronto’s North York area.
Canada: Domestic Violence shoots high in Calgary
Nov 11, 2016, at 01:27 am
Calgary, Nov 10 (IBNS): A recent report on Domestic Violence in Calgary prepared by the Calgary Domestic Violence Collective had been released by Calgary Police which shows that domestic violence has a seen steep rise of 36 percent in comparison to the last five years.
Afghanistan: ANP official arrested for handing over security post to Taliban
Nov 10, 2016, at 06:50 pm
Kabul, Nov 10 (IBNS): An Afghan National Police (ANP) officer was arrested on Thursday for his alleged involvement in handing over security posts to the insurgent Taliban group, reports said.
Afghanistan: Md Hanif Atmar receives Wazir Mohammad Akbar Khan Medal
Nov 10, 2016, at 06:46 pm
Kabul, Nov 10 (IBNS): Afghanistan's national security adviser Mohammad Hanif Atmar received the High State Wazir Mohammad Akbar Khan Medal from Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, reports said.
Woman run over by car near Toronto
Nov 10, 2016, at 06:43 pm
Mississauga, Nov 10 (IBNS): A woman was run over by a car in Mississauga near Toronto on Wednesday, police said.
Protest rallies in the US against Donald Trump's victories
Nov 10, 2016, at 06:08 pm
Washington, Nov 10 (IBNS) : Thousands of people hit the street in different parts of the US on Wednesday protesting against Donald Trump's surprise victory in the Presidential election, Time reported.
Seattle: 5 shot outside convenience store
Nov 10, 2016, at 04:36 pm
Seattle, Nov 10 (IBNS): At least five people were shot outside a Seattle convenience store on Wednesday night, reports said.
Woman fatally struck by a car in Toronto
Nov 10, 2016, at 03:07 pm
Mississauga, Nov. 9 (IBNS): Peel Regional Police were called at the intersection of Hurontario Street and Elia Avenue in the core of Mississauga at 12:54 p.m. on Wednesday, after a 76-year-old woman was fatally struck by a car.