Twitter chief Jack Dorsey promotes Myanmar tourism, faces criticisms online
Dec 09, 2018, at 07:26 pm
New York, Dec 9 (IBNS): Amid allegations of human rights abuses of the Rohingyas in Myanmar, Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey is facing criticisms after he promoted the Southeast Asian country as a tourist destination.
Ahead of key UN-backed Marrakech migration conference, youth recount harrowing journeys
Dec 09, 2018, at 05:36 pm
New York, Dec 9 (IBNS): Paving the way to the key UN migration conference in Marrakech, Morocco, which it is hoped will agree new measures to make life safer and more dignified for people on the move, UN agencies held a series of side events to highlight the different aspects of migration, paying special attention to the most vulnerable, and the challenges they face on their often perilous journeys.
The costs of corruption: values, economic development under assault, trillions lost, says Guterres
Dec 09, 2018, at 05:22 pm
New York, Dec 9 (IBNS): Every year, trillions of dollars - equivalent to more than five percent of global GDP - are paid in bribes or stolen through corruption, the United Nations reported on the International Day which serves to highlight the pervasive crime, marked this Sunday.
COP24 addresses climate change displacement ahead of crunch migration meeting
Dec 09, 2018, at 05:17 pm
New York, Dec 9 (IBNS): As hundreds of decision-makers are gathering in Marrakech to agree new standards for global migration, the United Nations climate change conference ‘COP24’ is looking at concrete ways to help countries tackle large-scale displacement caused by the impacts of climate change, including water scarcity, flooding, storms and rising sea levels.
Afghanistan sexual abuse of players: 6 AFF members suspended
Dec 09, 2018, at 04:11 pm
Kabul, Dec 9 (IBNS): At least six members of the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF) have been suspended over alleged sexual and physical abuse of female players of the national team, media reports said.
Yellow vest movement: Violence hits Paris again, police fire tear gas
Dec 08, 2018, at 09:21 pm
Paris, Dec 8 (IBNS): The anti-government demonstration in Paris turned violent as police fired tear gas on protesters on Saturday, media reports said.
70 years on, landmark UN human rights document as important as ever
Dec 08, 2018, at 09:13 pm
New York, Dec 8 (IBNS): The Universal Declaration of Human Rights reaches its 70th anniversary on Monday, a chance to highlight the many important breakthroughs brought about by the landmark UN document, and to remind the world that the human rights of millions are still being violated on a daily basis.
Danish couple allegedly climbs, poses nude at top of Khufu Pyramid, Egyptian authority starts probe
Dec 08, 2018, at 04:48 pm
Cairo, Dec 8 (IBNS): Egyptian authority has started investigating a Danish couple after they allegedly climbed to the summit of the Great Khufu Pyramid of Giza and then posed naked, media reports said.
Honour Killing: Man kills wife, three daughters
Dec 08, 2018, at 04:20 pm
Islamabad, Dec 8 (IBNS): In an alleged case of honour killing, a man killed his wife and three daughters in Muzaffargarh’s Seetpur district of Pakistan on Friday, media reports said on Saturday.
France protest: 200 demonstrators detained, security tightened in Paris
Dec 08, 2018, at 04:18 pm
Paris, Dec 8 (IBNS): As Paris is witnessing another weekend of protest by 'yellow'jacket' demonstrators, police have detained at least 200 people so far in the Paris city on Saturday.
Italy nightclub stampede leaves 6 dead
Dec 08, 2018, at 04:16 pm
Milan, Dec 8 (IBNS): A stampede incident at a nightclub in Italy left at least six people dead on Friday
Afghanistan: Roadside bomb blast kills 3
Dec 08, 2018, at 04:14 pm
Kabul, Dec 8 (IBNS): At least three people were killed in a roadside bombing in the Guzra district of western Herat province of Afghanistan on Saturday, media reports said.
Canada: Police investigate death of young boy in Toronto
Dec 08, 2018, at 04:12 pm
Toronto, Dec 8 (IBNS): Police are investigating the death of a 14-year old boy whose dead body was found near a park in the west of Canadian city of Toronto, media reports said.
Canada's parliamentary committee wants prosecution of extremists dangerous for India
Dec 08, 2018, at 04:06 pm
Ottawa, Dec 8 (IBNS): A high-level Canadian parliamentary committee wants its country to probe into and prosecute extremists who are posing threats to India's security, media reports said.
Donald Trump nominates Heather Nauert as UN ambassador
Dec 08, 2018, at 07:31 am
Washington, Dec 8 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Friday nominated State Department spokeswoman and former Fox TV news anchor Heather Nauert as the country's ambassador to the United Nations.
On flight to sustainable development, ‘leave no country behind’, urges aviation agency
Dec 08, 2018, at 07:13 am
New York, Dec 8 (IBNS): Marking International Civil Aviation Day, the United Nations aviation agency, ICAO, is showcasing the socio-economic benefits and “tremendous” opportunities presented by the global journey towards sustainable development.
‘Complacency is still strong’ over stopping genocide, says top UN adviser
Dec 08, 2018, at 07:08 am
New York, Dec 8 (IBNS): The current rise in hate speech, racial tensions and identity-based violence is alarming, the UN Special Adviser on preventing genocide said on Friday, highlighting his concern that ‘complacency is still strong’, when it comes to stopping the mass-killing or extinction of national, ethnic, racial or religious groups.
UN emergency relief fund has ‘never been more critical’: Guterres
Dec 08, 2018, at 06:57 am
New York, Dec 8 (IBNS): The mission of the UN’s Central Emergency Relief Fund (CERF), which enables humanitarian responders to deliver life-saving assistance whenever and wherever crises strike, is more critical than ever, said Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday, as a key pledging conference got underway at UN Headquarters in New York.
The fruits of sustainability and decent work
Dec 08, 2018, at 06:46 am
New York, Dec 8 (IBNS): Costa Rica’s is taking the lead in promoting the socially-conscious production of pineapples whilst protecting the environment, thanks to a project supported by the UN Development Programme (UNDP).
Road injuries leading cause of death for the young, despite safety gains: UN report
Dec 08, 2018, at 06:41 am
New York, Dec 8 (IBNS): Latest statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO reveal that 1.35 million people die on the roads each year, while road traffic injuries are now the leading cause of death among young people, according to new statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO).
A safer, more dignified journey for all migrants, tops agenda at global conference in Marrakech
Dec 08, 2018, at 06:33 am
New York, Dec 8 (IBNS): Top politicians and officials from across the world will gather in Marrakech, Morocco this weekend, ahead of a major conference convened by the UN, to formally adopt an all-inclusive, extensive global agreement aimed at making migration safer, and more dignified for all.
Trump 'undisciplined', says Tillerson
Dec 08, 2018, at 12:04 am
Houston, Dec 7 (IBNS): Former US secretary of state Rex Tillerson called his former boss, President Donald Trump, "undisciplined" on Thursday, Hindustan Times said.
India's ruling party anti-Muslim, anti-Pakistan: Imran Khan
Dec 07, 2018, at 10:12 pm
Islamabad, Dec 7 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said the ruling political party in India has an "anti-Muslim, anti-Pakistan approach".
Bomb scare at CNN's New York City office
Dec 07, 2018, at 07:32 pm
New York, Dec 7 (IBNS): Police have declared the site secure after the offices of TV news channel CNN here were evacuated following a phoned-in bomb threat on Thursday night.
Afghanistan: Unknown men kill Kabul trader
Dec 07, 2018, at 07:00 pm
Kabul, Dec 7 (IBNS): Unkown people stabbed to death a trader inside his home in Kabul city of Afghanistan, media reports said on Thursday.
UK graduates produce guide to ‘zero-waste’ Christmas
Dec 07, 2018, at 05:23 pm
London, Dec 7 (IBNS): Two graduates who have spent more than two years living waste-free have produced a special festive guide to help people enjoy a zero-waste Christmas.
Pope Francis to visit UAE next year
Dec 07, 2018, at 04:28 pm
Dubai, Dec 7 (IBNS): Pope Francis will visit the UAE in February, officials said.
BJP has 'anti-Pakistan and anti-Muslim' attitude: Imran Khan
Dec 07, 2018, at 04:00 pm
Islamabad, Dec 7 (IBNS): Pakistan PM Imran Khan on Friday targeted India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and said it has an 'anti-Pakistan' attitude.
US resolution to condemn activities of Hamas voted down in General Assembly
Dec 07, 2018, at 10:14 am
New York, Dec 7 (IBNS): Although a majority of UN Member States voted in favour of a General Assembly resolution put forward by the United States – condemning the activities of Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza – it failed to be adopted on Thursday at UN Headquarters in New York.
Preventing and resolving conflicts must form ‘backbone’ of collective efforts – UN chief
Dec 07, 2018, at 10:14 am
New York, Dec 7 (IBNS): More countries are experiencing violent conflict now than at any time over the past 30 years, Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Thursday, underscoring that the world has a responsibility to act “collectively”.