UN Security Council strongly condemns deadly Al-Shabaab attack on Mogadishu hotel
Jun 28, 2016, at 03:26 pm
New York, June 28 (Just Earth News):The United Nations Security Council has “condemned in the strongest terms†a recent deadly attack by Al-Shabaab on a hotel in the Somali capital of Mogadishu that killed several people, including a serving government minister.
Ban names humanitarian coordinator in Syria as new Deputy Special Representative for Liberia
Jun 28, 2016, at 03:22 pm
New York, June 28 (Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Yacoub El Hillo of Sudan as his Deputy Special Representative in the UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), succeeding Antonio Vigilante of Italy, who concluded his assignment on 15 June 2016.
UN allocates $13 million from emergency fund to support people in north-eastern Nigeria
Jun 28, 2016, at 03:19 pm
New York, June 28 (Just Earth News):The top United Nations relief official on Monday released $13 million from a fund that supports rapid humanitarian responses – known as the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) – to provide life-saving assistance to 250,000 people in areas of north-east Nigeria that have just become accessible.
UN deputy chief highlights benefits from and challenges confronting oceans
Jun 28, 2016, at 03:16 pm
New York, June 28 (Just Earth News): Addressing a gathering on laws affecting the world’s oceans, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson on Monday underscored that healthy oceans are critical to maintaining life on the planet, while also noting their connection to broader sustainable development aims.
In Jerusalem, Ban urges two-State solution to Israel-Palestine conflict
Jun 28, 2016, at 04:54 am
New York, June 27 (Just Earth News): Following a meeting with Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin in Jerusalem, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday said that nearly 50 years of occupation of Palestinian land has not brought security for Israelis, stressing that only a negotiated two-State solution could bring the legitimate aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians to fruition.
El Niño puts more than 26 million children at risk in Eastern and Southern Africa – UNICEF
Jun 28, 2016, at 04:52 am
New York, June 27 (Just Earth News): One of the strongest El Niño events ever recorded has placed the lives of 26.5 million children at risk of malnutrition, water shortages and disease in ten countries in Eastern and Southern Africa, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reported.
UNICEF deplores killing of children in eastern Syria
Jun 28, 2016, at 04:49 am
New York, June 27 (Just Earth News):The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has spoken out against the reported killing of 25 children in recent air-strikes in the Syrian town of al-Quriyah, in the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor.
Iraq: UN sending extra food rations to provide for thousands displaced from Fallujah
Jun 28, 2016, at 04:47 am
New York, June 27 (Just Earth News):Expressing concern about the extremely dire conditions for more than 85,000 people who have fled the besieged Iraqi city of Fallujah and its surroundings over the last month, the United Nations food relief agency on Monday said it is sending additional rations to provide immediate food relief to the growing number of displaced.
NATO Secretary General to attend meeting of European Council
Jun 28, 2016, at 03:59 am
New York, June 27 (IBNS) NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, will participate in a session of the European Council.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to meet John Kerry
Jun 27, 2016, at 09:38 pm
Washington, June 27 (IBNS) NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will meet Secretary of State of the United States John Kerry.
In Kuwait, Ban urges Yemeni delegations in peace talks to find lasting solution to end conflict
Jun 27, 2016, at 03:28 pm
New York, June 27 (Just Earth News):In Kuwait on Sunday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed concern over the situation in Yemen, urging the delegations involved in the UN-supported Yemeni peace talks to prevent a further deterioration of the situation and arrive at a comprehensive agreement ending the conflict.
Singapore Airlines flight catches fire, no casualty
Jun 27, 2016, at 03:28 pm
Singapore City, June 27 (IBNS) While making an emergency landing at the Changi airport , a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight on Monday caught fire.
On Day Against Drug Abuse, Ban calls for 'effective, compassionate' global response
Jun 27, 2016, at 04:34 am
New York, June 26 (Just Earth News):Marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, United Nations Secretary-General on Sunday called for “a global response that is simultaneously effective, compassionate and humane,†to the challenges posed by the world drug problem.
On International Day, UN chief urges end to 'dehumanizing' practice for victims of torture
Jun 27, 2016, at 04:32 am
New York, June 26 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has on Sunday expressed support for and solidarity with the victims of torture and their families throughout the world, and underscored that torture must never be used under any circumstances, including during conflict or when national security is under threat.
Jun 27, 2016, at 04:17 am
Falluja, June 26 (IBNS): In a major development, the Iraq army has said it has seized Falluja city from militant group ISIS, media reports said.
Raheel Sharif visits Pakistan Rangers HQ in Karachi
Jun 27, 2016, at 02:48 am
Karachi, June 26 (IBNS): General Raheel Sharif, Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited Headquarters Pakistan Rangers (Sind), at Karachi today. COAS was briefed in detail by DG Rangers about ongoing operations, the prevailing security situation and the way forward for Karachi operation.
Jun 26, 2016, at 08:54 pm
Beijing, June 26 (IBNS): At least 30 people were killed in a fire which erupted in a bus in China's Hunan Province on Sunday, media reports said.
South Sudan: Ban concerned over escalation of violence
Jun 26, 2016, at 03:40 pm
New York, June 26 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he is deeply concerned about the current escalation of violence between the Sudan's People Liberation Army (SPLA) and armed groups, in Wau town and surrounding areas, in South Sudan.
In Paris, Ban calls for 'humane solution' for refugees and migrants
Jun 26, 2016, at 04:30 am
New York, June 25 (Just Earth News): In Paris on Saturday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on the countries of Europe as well as the international community at large to work towards a compassionate and humane solution to the problem of refugees and migrants, emphasizing that he counts on the European Union and Britain to continue as strong partners of the UN on development and humanitarian issues.
On World Day, Ban spotlights role of seafarers in meeting sustainable agenda targets
Jun 26, 2016, at 04:29 am
New York, June 25 (Just Earth News): Marking the Day of the Seafarer, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon highlighted the role of the shipping industry in moving forward the international agenda on sustainable development and climate change.
Somalia: Suspected militants attack hotel, 7 killed
Jun 26, 2016, at 03:49 am
Mogadishu, June 25 (IBNS): At least seven people were killed in a suspected attack by militant group al-Shabab on a hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu on Saturday, media reports said.
Somalia: Suspected militants attack hotel
Jun 26, 2016, at 03:12 am
Mogadishu, June 25 (IBNS): Suspected militants belonging to Al Shabaab Islamist group attacked a hotel in Somalia's Mogadishu city on Saturday which left several people dead, media reports said.
British High Commissioner meets Pakistan's General Raheel Sharif
Jun 25, 2016, at 10:11 pm
Rawalpindi , June 24 (IBNS) Thomas Drew CMG, British High Commissioner called on General Raheel Sharif, Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, on Friday at GHQ.
Pakistan is opposed to using proxies against other countries: Raheel Sharif
Jun 25, 2016, at 09:38 pm
Islamabad, June 25 (IBNS) Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif visited National Defence University, Islamabad on Friday and said the country is opposed to using proxies against other countries.
Hillary pledge support to equal pay, LGBT rights
Jun 25, 2016, at 05:33 pm
Washington, Jun 25 (IBNS): US Presidential candidate and former first lady, Hillary Clinton on Friday pledged her support towards LGBT rights and equal pay.
Obama honours LGBT movement, designates Stonewall National Monument
Jun 25, 2016, at 05:18 pm
Washington, Jun 25 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama on Friday honoured the LGBT movement by designating the Stonewall National Monument, the newest monument in the US and the first after the LGBT community.
West Virginia: Floods kill at least 23 people, 1000 left stranded
Jun 25, 2016, at 04:34 pm
Charleston, Jun 25 (IBNS): At least 23 people were killed and another 1000 were left stranded without power as floods swept across West Virginia on Friday, reports said.
Crooked Hillary a disaster, people want their country back: Donald Trump says after Brexit
Jun 25, 2016, at 04:18 pm
Washington, Jun 25 (IBNS): A front runner among the US Presidential candidates, Donald J Trump, who had supported Brexit, said that the situation in the US is similar and people want their country back.
Libya: Senior UN humanitarian official strongly condemns attacks on medical facilities
Jun 25, 2016, at 03:45 pm
New York, June 25 (Just Earth News): The acting United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Libya, Dr. Syed Jaffar Hussain expressed deep concerns at recent attacks in Benghazi that put medical facilities at risk and urged all parties to take all feasible precautions to prevent casualties among patients and medical personnel.
Economic and Social Council President urges closer ties with UN peacebuilding body
Jun 25, 2016, at 03:18 pm
New York, June 25 (Just Earth News): Closer collaboration between the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the UN Peacebuilding Commission is imperative in order to move forward on commitments in the sustainable development agenda and effectively address the specific challenges and needs of countries emerging from conflict, the President of ECOSOC said on Friday.