UN condemns deadly attack on ‘refugee hosting area’ in western Niger
Oct 08, 2016, at 10:48 am
New York, Oct 8(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the attack against a security post at a refugee hosting area in Tazalit, in the Tahoua region of Niger, bordering Mali, on 6 October, in which at least 22 members of Niger’s security forces were killed and several others were injured.
Oct 08, 2016, at 10:47 am
New York, Oct 8(Just Earth News): Most civilians living in areas of northern Nigeria recaptured by the armed forces from Boko Haram since the start of the year still face serious protection problems and lack the most basic assistance, with women particularly at risk, the United Nations refugee agency warned On Friday.
Oct 08, 2016, at 10:44 am
New York, Oct 8(Just Earth News): After two months of intense flooding, the Democratic Republic of Korea (DPRK) is now facing another looming danger as a severe winter is closing with thousands of children still in need of urgent assistance, according to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and partner agency Save the Children.
UN rights office calls for independent inquiry following numerous deaths at an Ethiopian festival
Oct 08, 2016, at 10:43 am
New York, Oct 8(Just Earth News): Expressing concern at increasing unrest in several Ethiopian towns following deaths of a number of people in unclear circumstances in the country’s Bishoftu town, the United Nations human rights arm has called on protesters to exercise restraint and on security forces to conduct themselves in line with international human rights laws and standards.
Reports that Yahoo aided US e-mail surveillance draw concern of UN human rights expert
Oct 08, 2016, at 10:41 am
New York, Oct 8(Just Earth News): The top United Nations expert of free expression said On Friday that reports that Yahoo complied with United States intelligence demands by searching the e-mails of hundreds of millions of customers “raise serious human rights concerns.â€
Shining lights on bikes for Toronto cyclists in dark
Oct 08, 2016, at 04:29 am
Toronto, Oct 7 (IBNS): The annual Get Lit! campaign sponsored by the city and Bike Law Canada, would be organized by cyclist-advocacy group Cycle Toronto with the aim of educating cyclists to have well lit bikes while cycling in the dark, reports said.
Thomson Reuters to expand in Canada
Oct 08, 2016, at 04:27 am
Toronto, Oct 7(IBNS): Thomson Reuters Corp. has planned a major extension to its Canadian operation by building a technology hub, which will add over 400 high-tech jobs in downtown Toronto over the next coupe of years.
Canada added 67,000 new jobs but unemployment rate still the same
Oct 08, 2016, at 04:25 am
Toronto, Oct 7(IBNS): The Canadian economy recently added 67,000 jobs in September.
Pakistan: Two blasts target train, six killed
Oct 08, 2016, at 01:38 am
Quetta, Oct 7 (IBNS): At least six people were killed as two blasts targeting railway tracks hit near the Rawalpindi-bound Jaffar Express in Pakistan on Friday, media reports said.
Oct 07, 2016, at 02:34 pm
New York, Oct 7(Just Earth News): The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) on Thursday announced a new partnership with the French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM), aiming at adopting sustainable water bird hunting management to protect wetland resources in Africa’s Sahel region which are crucial for food security and economic development.
UN agencies ramp up response in Caribbean as relief teams assess damage by Hurricane Matthew
Oct 07, 2016, at 02:33 pm
New York, Oct 7(Just Earth News): After deploying field teams to Caribbean countries affected by Hurricane Matthew, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) are on Thursday heading to Haiti, where they are preparing for a major upsurge in cholera.
Eastern Aleppo may be ‘totally destroyed’ by end of year, warns UN envoy
Oct 07, 2016, at 02:32 pm
New York, Oct 7(Just Earth News): Detailing the bloodshed in eastern Aleppo, where in the last two weeks, 376 people – half of them children – have been killed, 1,266 injured, hospitals destroyed, and “all sorts of ammunitions†and weapons used, the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria underscored on Thursday that this part of the iconic city may be totally destroyed in two months, leaving thousands dead and forcing countless more to flee.
Stalled peace process, fresh ceasefire violations risk Mali’s stability – UN peacekeeping chief
Oct 07, 2016, at 02:31 pm
New York, Oct 7(Just Earth News): Citing a lack of progress on the peace process in Mali, the United Nations peacekeeping chief on Thursday warned that the UN mission there would not be able to fully carry out its mandate as long as the signatories to the peace agreement do not resolutely engage in its implementation.
After disclosure on Bahamas tax havens, UN experts urge governments to take action
Oct 07, 2016, at 02:29 pm
New York, Oct 7(Just Earth News): In the wake of the recent disclosure of leaked Bahamas tax haven data, United Nations human rights experts on Thursday urged governments to work together on liquidating offshore tax avoidance and establishing tougher financial regulations.
With record harvests, world’s food import bill expected to fall 11 per cent – UN agency
Oct 07, 2016, at 02:28 pm
New York, Oct 7(Just Earth News): With prices for most of the internationally-traded agricultural commodities, especially for the staple grains remaining relatively ‘low and stable,’ it is expected the global food import prices will fall to a six-year low, the United Nations agricultural agency said on Thursday.
Security Council recommends former Prime Minister of Portugal Guterres as next UN Secretary-General
Oct 07, 2016, at 02:26 pm
New York, Oct 7(Just Earth News): The Security Council on Thursday formally chose the former Prime Minister of Portugal, António Guterres, as its nominee to be the next Secretary-General of the United Nations for a five-year term when incumbent Ban Ki-moon steps down on 31 December.
Iris scan helps Syrian refugees in Jordan receive UN supplies in ‘blink of eye’
Oct 07, 2016, at 02:24 pm
New York, Oct 7(Just Earth News): The United Nations food relief and refugee agencies have jointly introduced an innovative iris scan payment system in Jordan’s Za’atari refugee camp, allowing 76,000 Syrian refugees to purchase food from camp supermarkets by using a scan of their eyes instead of cash, vouchers or e-cards.
Countries back UN agency's landmark framework to curb aviation emissions
Oct 07, 2016, at 02:23 pm
New York, Oct 7(Just Earth News): Member States of the United Nations civil aviation agency agreed on Thursday on a new emissions standard to control global greenhouse gas emissions from international airline flights.
Libya: As situation worsens, UN envoy calls for pause in fighting near Benghazi
Oct 07, 2016, at 02:22 pm
New York, Oct 7(Just Earth News): Expressing deep concern over the plight of civilians caught in the cross-fight in a Benghazi neighbourhood, a senior United Nations official in Libya has called for a humanitarian pause to allow aid to reach those in urgent need and as well as a safe passage for those who wish to leave.
Security Council extends measures to curb migrant smuggling off Libyan coast
Oct 07, 2016, at 02:22 pm
New York, Oct 7(Just Earth News): Deploring continued loss of life due to migrant smuggling and human trafficking off the coast of Libya, the United Nations Security Council this morning extended its authorization for Member States to intercept vessels on the high seas suspected of being used for those illicit activities, for a further period of one year.
Dormant Mount Meager shows new signs of volcanic activity
Oct 07, 2016, at 03:57 am
Vancouver, Oct 6 (IBNS): Mount Meager, a dormant volcano near Pemberton in British Columbia, showed some volcanic activity recently, which made experts take a close look and monitor its course of action.
Toronto schools get spooked by clown threats
Oct 07, 2016, at 03:38 am
Toronto, Oct 6 (IBNS): A group by the mane of "Clowns in the 6" have been sending threats to schools in Toronto through social media.
Ontario drivers to lose their licence if found high on drugs
Oct 07, 2016, at 01:47 am
Toronto, Oct 6 (IBNS): The new road safety rules adopted by the Ontario Government can now confiscate temporarily the driving licence of drivers in Ontario if they are caught high on drugs, akin to drinking and driving incidents.
New Brunswick college to start Marijuana cultivation course
Oct 07, 2016, at 01:36 am
Toronto, Oct 6 (IBNS): A school official from a college in the Atlantic Canada province of New Brunswick plans to start-up a program on marijuana cultivation so that students can be trained to work at local companies that produce the drug.
Top UN relief official meets with key Saudi officials to discuss situation in Yemen
Oct 06, 2016, at 02:09 pm
New York, Oct 6 (Just Earth News): Visiting Saudi Arabia, the United Nations humanitarian chief on Wednesday met with key officials from defense and foreign ministries there to discuss the situation in the neighbouring war-torn country of Yemen.
Oct 06, 2016, at 02:08 pm
New York, Oct 6 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced on Wednesday that the Paris Agreement on climate change signed by world leaders this past April is set to enter into force on 4 November, as enough countries have signed onto the landmark accord to bring it to the emissions threshold that will trigger its implementation.
UN emergency teams ‘on the ground’ in the Caribbean to help respond to Hurricane Matthew
Oct 06, 2016, at 02:07 pm
New York, Oct 6 (Just Earth News): In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew in the Caribbean region, United Nations emergency response teams have been deployed to Haiti and Jamaica to coordinate rapid assessments and support disaster response.
UN-backed treaty concludes summit with ‘game changing’ outcomes for wildlife protection
Oct 06, 2016, at 02:06 pm
New York, Oct 8 (Just Earth News): The triennial conference of the parties to a United Nations-backed wildlife treaty concluded yesterday with actions that are expected to go a long way in ensuring protection for some of the most vulnerable plants and animals on the planet.
‘Sad of state affairs’ in Iraq as last month’s surge in violence leaves more casualties – UN
Oct 06, 2016, at 02:04 pm
New York, Oct 6 (Just Earth News): The United Nations in Iraq has reported that civilians continue to bear the brunt of the conflict in the country, with a more than 28 per cent spike in fatalities and a 17 per cent increase in injuries from August to September this year.
UN food relief agency to scale up emergency operations in southern Madagascar
Oct 06, 2016, at 02:03 pm
New York, Oct 6 (Just Earth News): Following a visit to Madagascar, the Executive Director of the United Nations’ food relief agency has announced plans to scale up humanitarian operations in response to rising levels of hunger and malnutrition as a third consecutive year of drought deepens the suffering of hundreds of thousands of people in the south of the island nation.