Jul 28, 2018, at 08:22 am
New York, July 28 (IBNS): Ahead of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the UN human rights expert on the issue emphasized on Friday that both victims and potential victims’ rights must be upheld – especially women and children – and appealed for all States to prevent and combat the global scourge.
UN chief welcomes new law giving extra autonomy to Muslims in Southern Philippines
Jul 28, 2018, at 08:16 am
New York, July 28 (IBNS): The UN Secretary-General on Friday welcomed a new law which grants extra autonomy to Muslim communities living in the Southern Philippines, describing it as a “landmark achievement on the road to lasting peace”.
Jul 28, 2018, at 08:13 am
New York, July 28 (IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General has congratulated the people of Pakistan for “exercising their constitutional right to vote” on Wednesday, thereby reaffirming “their commitment to a democratic Pakistan.”
Jul 28, 2018, at 08:10 am
New York, July 28 (IBNS): More than 7,000 children have lost their lives or been maimed as a result of the brutal conflict in Syria, a senior United Nations official told the UN Security Council on Friday, stressing that they had been abused by the warring parties for far too long.
‘Warehouses emptying’ amid growing humanitarian needs in south-west Syria
Jul 28, 2018, at 08:00 am
New York, July 28 (IBNS): More than 180,000 people are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance in south-west Syria after weeks of escalating hostilities that have restricted aid access to the area, the UN said on Friday.
Cambodia: Before crucial vote on Sunday, UN chief calls for ‘pluralistic political process’
Jul 28, 2018, at 07:56 am
New York, July 28 (IBNS): As Cambodians prepare to vote in general elections on Sunday, the United Nations Secretary-General issued a statement on Friday calling for “an inclusive and pluralistic political process” saying that it “remains essential for safeguarding the progress made by Cambodia in consolidating peace.”
Ontario Introduces Legislation to end Cap and Trade Carbon Tax Era
Jul 28, 2018, at 12:22 am
Ottawa, Jul 27 (IBNS): The average Ontario family will receive $260 in annual savings thanks to the elimination of the cap-and-trade carbon tax as Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Rod Phillips announced details of legislation that would, if passed, formally end the cap-and-trade carbon tax era in Ontario.
Canada: Ontario premier Doug Ford unveils plan to reduce Toronto council seat
Jul 28, 2018, at 12:18 am
Toronto, July 27 (IBNS): Ontario premier Doug Ford on Friday unveiled his plan to reduce the Toronto council seats from present 47 to 25, media report said.
Pakistan Elections: Imran Khan emerges winner as per official results
Jul 27, 2018, at 11:12 pm
Islamabad, July 27 (IBNS): The official result of Pakistan's General Elections has declared former cricketer turned politician Imran Khan's party Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as the winner.
Ruling Awami League leader 'abducted' in Dhaka
Jul 27, 2018, at 08:19 pm
Dhaka, July 27 (IBNS): Unknown men allegedly kidnapped a ruling Awami League leader in Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Friday, media reports said.
Pakistan: Fire people die as fire breaks out in Islamabad building
Jul 27, 2018, at 04:41 pm
Islamabad, July 27 (IBNS): At least four people died as a fire broke out at their residence in Pakistan's Islamabad city on Friday, media reports said.
Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen says US President had prior knowledge about Russia meeting
Jul 27, 2018, at 04:31 pm
Washington, July 27 (IBNS): Kicking off another controversy, former lawyer of US President Donald Trump has claimed that the latter knew about the June 2016 Russia meeting.
Canada: Doug Ford to reduce Toronto council seats almost to half of its present number
Jul 27, 2018, at 03:02 pm
Toronto, July 27 (IBNS): Ontario premier Doug Ford will slash the Toronto council seats to just more than half of its present number, media reports said.
'Come, we are ready': Iranian general's rebuttal to Trump's threat
Jul 27, 2018, at 01:19 pm
Tehran, July 27 (IBNS): A few days after US President Donald Trump, in an all-caps, no-holds-barred tweet, threatened Iran with destruction, if it intimidates America, an Iranian general has paid back the former in the same coin.
North Korea returns remains of US soldiers killed during Korean War
Jul 27, 2018, at 12:13 pm
Pyongyang/Washington, July 27 (IBNS): In its latest diplomatic gesture towards the United States of America, North Korea has returned the remains of the American soldiers, believed to have been slain during the Korean War
Nawaz Sharif calls Pakistan polls as 'stolen'
Jul 27, 2018, at 09:36 am
Islamabad, July 27 (IBNS): Jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has called Wednesday's general election as ' stolen', media reports said.
New ECOSOC president to revive ‘deliberative function’ of forum
Jul 27, 2018, at 09:21 am
New York, July 27 (IBNS): The newly-elected President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Ronda King, of the Caribbean island nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, said on Thursday that she intended to make the year ahead “a defining” one for the body that leads the UN’s ambitious drive for sustainable economic, social and environmental development.
Guterres sounds alarm over worst cashflow crunch in years
Jul 27, 2018, at 09:18 am
New York, July 27 (IBNS): The United Nations is at risk of running out of cash, the UN chief has warned, urging Member States to pay their mandatory contributions on time and in full, so that the world body can continue to deliver on its key mandates.
Jul 27, 2018, at 09:15 am
New York, July 27 (IBNS): Amid a long series of challenges, the implementation of the peace process in Colombia is moving forward and has achieved important milestones in recent months, according to a new report by the United Nations Secretary-General presented to the Security Council on Thursday.
‘Stigma and discrimination still persists’ against people living with HIV – UN labour agency
Jul 27, 2018, at 08:57 am
New York, July 27 (IBNS): Although progress in treating people living with HIV has enabled them to work, they continue to face career discrimination, says a new study launched on Thursday by the United Nations labour agency.
DR Congo: UN envoy calls for ‘a level playing field’ in key upcoming elections
Jul 27, 2018, at 08:53 am
New York, July 27 (IBNS): Major progress has been made on preparations for the upcoming elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but “conditions for a level playing field are not yet in place”, said the most senior United Nations official based in the country.
UN human rights experts urge Egypt to release jailed poet who penned hit protest song
Jul 27, 2018, at 08:50 am
New York, July 27 (IBNS): Galal El Behairy has been held in detention since February after penning a song critical of Egypt’s policies, prompting United Nations human rights experts on Thursday to urge the government to release him immediately.
UN chief strongly condemns terrorist attacks in south-west Syria
Jul 27, 2018, at 08:47 am
New York, July 27 (IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, has strongly condemned multiple suicide bombings on Wednesday in the government-held town of Sweida, in Syria’s south-west, which killed and injured scores of civilians.
Imran Khan announces himself winner in disputed Pakistan polls, says will probe rigging charges
Jul 26, 2018, at 08:40 pm
Islamabad, July 26 (IBNS): Amid allegations of rigging by Opposition in a violence-marred election, former cricketing great Imran Khan has claimed victory in Pakistan and is set to be annointed the next Prime Minister of the South Asian nation.
India constantly blaming Pakistan over Kashmir, says Imran Khan assuring steps to resolve the issue
Jul 26, 2018, at 07:24 pm
Islamabad, July 26 (IBNS): Cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan, who could be Pakistan's next Prime Minister, has taken a swipe on India over the prolonged Kashmir issue, but added that he would take positive steps to resolve it if there is a response from the neighbouring nation.
Allah has given me an opportunity to serve Pakistan: Imran Khan
Jul 26, 2018, at 06:02 pm
Lahore, July 26 (IBNS): Set to become Pakistan's new Prime Minister, cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan has said Allah had given him an opportunity to serve the country 22 years after joining the national politics.
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Imran Khan's prospects as next Pakistan PM brightens; PTI huge leader
Jul 26, 2018, at 02:34 pm
Islamabad, July 26 (IBNS): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan summoned on Thursday a consultative meeting of party leaders at his residence as he emerged as the favourite to become the next Prime Minister of Pakistan with election results declared so far going heavily in his favour.
Jul 26, 2018, at 01:51 pm
Islamabad, July 26 (IBNS): Jemima Goldsmith, the former wife of Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, has wished him over a tweet, as news of his victory in the general elections is now a matter of time.
Man detonates bomb outside US embassy in Beijing; None but the suspect injured
Jul 26, 2018, at 01:47 pm
Beijing, July 26 (IBNS): A man detonated a bomb outside the U.S. Embassy in Beijing on Thursday, triggering an explosion, media reports said.
Dozens evacuated as fire rages through London's West Hampstead flats
Jul 26, 2018, at 12:32 pm
London, July 26 (IBNS): Around 100 firefighters fought a blaze on the top floor of a block of flats in north-west London's West Hampstead early on Thursday, media reports said.