Apr 27, 2016, at 01:39 am
Kabul, Apr 26 (IBNS): Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, Salahuddin Rabbani on Tuesday met Managing Director of Asia and Pacific Division of European External Action Service Gunnar Wiegand.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau condemns killing of hostage by Islamic militants
Apr 27, 2016, at 12:26 am
Toronto, Apr 26 (IBNS): Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has condemned the killing of a national by Abu Sayyaf militants in the Philippines and called the act as a 'cold-blooded murder'.
Ansar Al Islam claims responsibility for killing of Bangladeshi gay rights activist
Apr 26, 2016, at 09:34 pm
Dhaka, Apr 26 (IBNS): Bangladesh unit of al-Qaeda in the Indian Sub-Continent, Ansar Al Islam, has claimed responsibility for the killing of two men, including an LGBT magazine editor, in Bangladesh capital, Dhaka, on Tuesday.
Bangladesh: Authorities fail to curb brutal killing spree as LGBTI editor hacked to death
Apr 26, 2016, at 02:59 pm
Dhaka, Apr 26 (IBNS): The Amnesty International on Tuesday slammed the Bangladesh government as it failed to curb the brutal killing spree in the country and a LGBTI editor was hacked to death by miscreants on Monday.
Haiti: UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ as agreed upon election deadline goes unmet
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:48 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Deeply concerned that the agreed upon date for holding elections in Haiti was not met over the weekend and that no alternate electoral calendar was announced, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday reiterated his strong support for the completion, “without delay,†of the 2015 polls.
Yemen: Security Council calls for parties in talks to develop road map for security measures
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:47 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Security Council on Monday called on all parties involved in the intra-Yemeni peace talks to develop a road map for the implementation of interim security measures as they work towards a comprehensive agreement that will bring a permanent end to the political crisis in the country.
Security Council urges stronger regional approach on eradicating piracy in Gulf of Guinea
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:46 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations officials on Monday reiterated a call for a comprehensive regional framework to eradicate piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea, with the Security Council stressing the importance of addressing underlying causes and strengthening justice systems and judicial cooperation in the region.
BAKU: UN officials call on business leaders to help build inclusive societies
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:44 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): At a United Nations Forum under way in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku, senior UN officials on Monday stressed the important role the private sector plays in creating inclusive communities, underscoring that companies cannot operate successfully in societies that fail.
UN chief condemns murder of Burundian General and his family in Bujumbura
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:43 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the assassination of Brigadier General Athanase Kararuza, his wife and daughter on Monday in the crisis-torn country’s capital, Bujumbura.
Legal framework key to realizing right to food for the most vulnerable in Poland – UN expert
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:41 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): An overall legislative framework is critical to ensure accessibility and affordability to food in Poland, an independent United Nations human rights expert said on Monday, urging the Government to strengthen the protection of the right to food especially for small farmers.
UN report reveals increasing incidents of female genital mutilation in Guinea, including on infants
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:39 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Despite being forbidden by national and international law, according to a new United Nations report, female genital mutilation shows no sign of abating in Guinea – with more infants and very young girls undergoing the excisions than before.
Ecuador: UN agency to scale up emergency operation to reach 260,000 in earthquake zone
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:38 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announced on Monday the start of an emergency operation to assist 260,000 vulnerable and food insecure people seriously affected by the earthquake in Ecuador and in desperate need of food and other basic necessities.
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:36 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Iraq must immediately take concrete steps to plan for “the day after†the defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), a senior United Nations human rights official urged on Monday, calling for measures grounded in equality, the rule of law and a vision that has earned the confidence of all the country’s diverse communities.
Somalia: sexual violence must be subject to criminal justice, says UN expert
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:34 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A United Nations human rights expert on Monday called on the Government of Somalia to enhance the capacity of the judiciary and police force in handling cases of sexual and gender-based violence, and to prohibit the handling of such cases by traditional clan elders.
On World Malaria Day, UN says world closer to eliminating ‘ancient killer’
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:31 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A year after the World Health Assembly resolved to eliminate malaria from at least 35 countries by 2030, a new World Health Organization (WHO) report released on Monday on World Malaria Day shows that the goal, although ambitious, is achievable.
Nepal: UN continues to support sustainable post-disaster earthquake recovery
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:30 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A year after a series of major earthquakes devastated large areas of Nepal, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners are continuing to support green and sustainable post-disaster recovery in the country.
BAKU: youth stress vision of inclusive society at UN forum
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:29 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Gathering from around the world for a United Nations conference in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku, young people of all walks of life, from an Internet technology intern to a dentist, are working to define future narratives to counter potentially compelling discourse of those who seek to divide society.
Brussels: Maelbeek station reopens
Apr 26, 2016, at 04:26 am
Brussels, Apr 25 (IBNS): Several days after militant attack had rocked Brussels, Maelbeek station, which was one of the spot that was targeted, reopened on Monday, media reports said.
USAID staff, another killed in Dhaka
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:44 am
Dhaka, Apr 25 (IBNS): A local staff of USAID and his friend were stabbed to death by miscreants in Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Monday.
Yemen: UN envoy says 'significant differences' remain in talks, but notes consensus on peace
Apr 25, 2016, at 01:08 pm
New York, Apr 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The fourth day of the United Nations-brokered peace negotiations among Yemeni parties in Kuwait included extensive discussions on security, political and humanitarian issues in meetings in joint sessions as wells as bilateral sessions with each delegation, the UN envoy for Yemen has said on Sunday.
Security Council strongly condemns firing of ballistic missile by DPR Korea
Apr 25, 2016, at 01:06 pm
New York, Apr 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the firing of a submarine-launched ballistic missile yesterday by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), reiterating that such activities increase tension in the region and beyond.
Afghanistan: 2 killed in Helmand suicide attack
Apr 24, 2016, at 10:10 pm
Helmand , Apr 24 (IBNS) At least two people were killed and equal number of people were injured in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan's Helmand province on Sunday, media reports said.
DR Congo: UN envoy expresses 'serious concern' over rising political tensions
Apr 24, 2016, at 01:00 pm
New York, Apr 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) has expressed serious concern about rising political tensions in some parts of the country.
Security Council deplores maritime tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea
Apr 24, 2016, at 12:57 pm
New York, Apr 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Security Council has deplored the recent maritime tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea that resulted in up to 500 deaths when an overcrowded boat capsized en route from Libya to Europe, emphasizing the need for better coordination of efforts to deal with the smuggling of migrants.
ISIS claims it killed Bangladeshi professor
Apr 24, 2016, at 03:03 am
Dhaka, Apr 23 (IBNS): Militant group ISIS on Saturday took responsibility for the killing of Bangladeshi professor Rezaul Karim Siddiquee.
N. Korea apparently fires ballistic missile from submarine: Reports
Apr 24, 2016, at 01:10 am
Seoul, Apr 23 (IBNS): North Korea on Saturday launched what appeared to be a ballistic missile from a submarine in the East Sea, South Korean officials said.
Bangladeshi professor's killing inexcusable: Amnesty International
Apr 23, 2016, at 11:45 pm
Dhaka, Apr 23 (IBNS): The Amnesty International on Saturday said the killing of Bangladeshi professor Rezaul Karim Siddiquee is 'inexcusable' and those responsible must be held to account.
Barack Obama, Michelle Obama attend dinner in Kensington Palace
Apr 23, 2016, at 03:37 pm
London, Apr 23 (IBNS): Duke Prince William , Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton and Prince Harry welcomed US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama as they visited the Kensington Palace for a dinner on Friday.
US: 8 killed in 'execution style'
Apr 23, 2016, at 03:16 pm
Ohio, Apr 23 (IBNS) In what appears to be an 'execution style' killing, eight people were found dead in the US state of Ohio's southern rural region, media reports said on Saturday.
Syria peace talks to continue ‘as planned’ into next week – UN envoy
Apr 23, 2016, at 01:46 pm
New York, Apr 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The UN envoy mediating a resolution to the crisis in Syria on Friday announced that the latest round of peace talks will continue as planned through Wednesday, despite reports that the opposition delegation could suspend its official participation due to the lack of progress on the humanitarian front.