In Saudi Arabia, UN envoy seeks to further initiatives to end violence in Yemen

Oct 26, 2017, at 09:49 am

New York, Oct 26(Just Earth News): A United Nations envoy has met with senior Yemeni and Saudi officials to discuss his initiatives to end fighting in Yemen, stressing that “this is at heart a political conflict so it can only be solved with political negotiations.”

Peru must place human rights at heart of development, urges UN rights chief

Oct 26, 2017, at 09:48 am

New York, Oct 26(Just Earth News): While Peru has made great strides over the past decade in reducing poverty, it needs to stand up firmly for human rights to ensure an economy that is sustainable and benefits all, according to the United Nations human rights chief.

In Central African Republic, UN chief warns of religious divide, seeks global solidarity to rebuild country

Oct 26, 2017, at 09:47 am

New York, Oct 26(Just Earth News): On the second day of his visit to the Central African Republic (CAR), United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday called on the international community to show solidarity in helping the crisis-torn country chart a new future while warning against religious divide.

Plausible that ‘attack or threat’ led to crash that killed former UN chief Hammarskjöld – new report

Oct 26, 2017, at 09:46 am

New York, Oct 26(Just Earth News): A new United Nations-mandated report has found it “appears plausible” that an external attack or threat may have led to the fatal plane crash that killed former UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld.

Migrants helped to return from Greece, reintegrate, start businesses back home – UN agency

Oct 26, 2017, at 04:36 am

New York, Oct 25(Just Earth News): Over the past 15 months, more than 2,000 migrants who have voluntarily returned home from Greece have successfully reintegrated back into their countries of origin, according to the United Nations migration agency. New York, Oct 25(Just Earth News): Over the past 15 months, more than 2,000 migrants who have voluntarily returned home from Greece have successfully reintegrated back into their countries of origin, according to the United Nations migration agency.

Syria: UN health agency steps up services for thousands of people in Raqqa

Oct 26, 2017, at 04:34 am

New York, Oct 25(Just Earth News): The United Nations health agency is stepping up the delivery of medicines and medical supplies to thousands of people in newly accessible areas of Raqqa.

Interview: Health care is a human right, senior UN official says; urges protection for medical workers

Oct 25, 2017, at 09:49 am

New York, Oct 25(Just Earth News): Health is a human right and health care workers are human rights defenders, the United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights has said, reminding Governments to provide healthcare for their citizens and to protect professionals who deliver these services.

UN urged to help countries devastated by recent natural disasters to 'build back better'

Oct 25, 2017, at 09:48 am

New York, Oct 25(Just Earth News): Hurricanes Irma, Harvey and Maria may be over, but the devastating impact they had on the countries in their path continues, likewise the effects of successive earthquakes in Mexico, said senior United Nations officials Tuesday, calling for more action at all levels to manage disaster and climate risk and to prepare for future extreme weather events.

Eradication of polio 'once and for all' within reach – UN health agency

Oct 25, 2017, at 09:47 am

New York, Oct 25(Just Earth News): Despite progress towards global eradication of polio, sustained commitment is needed to overcome the final hurdle and stamp out the disease once and for all, the United Nations health agency said on Tuesday, the World Polio Day.

Widespread militia activity, political unrest drive millions from their homes in DR Congo, UN warns

Oct 25, 2017, at 09:45 am

New York, Oct 25(Just Earth News): Some 3.9 million people across several regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been displaced from their homes, and amid growing violence and unrest, the United Nations refugee agency warned on Tuesday that the number could rise even further.

We need the will to overcome global challenges, Secretary-General says on UN Day

Oct 25, 2017, at 03:57 am

New York, Oct 24(Just Earth News): In his first United Nations Day message, Secretary-General António Guterres called on people around the world to overcome their differences to address global challenges that go beyond national borders.

Ending child marriage in West and Central Africa on pace to take 100 years, warns UNICEF

Oct 25, 2017, at 03:56 am

New York, Oct 24(Just Earth News): Unless progress is accelerated, ending child marriage in West and Central Africa will take more than 100 years, with far-reaching, life-altering consequences for millions of child brides and crippling impact on the region's prosperity, the United Nations children's agency has said.

Don't just blame teachers when system is at fault, says UNESCO

Oct 25, 2017, at 03:56 am

New York, Oct 24(Just Earth News): Blaming just the teacher or the school for systemic educational problems can have serious negative side effects, warns a new report from the United Nations educational agency.

Syria: IS-fighting British man killed

Oct 24, 2017, at 09:05 pm

London, Oct 24 (IBNS): A British person, who was fighting against so called Islamic State in Syria, has been killed in Raqqa, media reports said on Tuesday

Trudeau Skype chat with NZ PM-elect Jacinda Ardern

Oct 24, 2017, at 07:38 pm

Ontario, Oct 24 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently chatted with New Zealand Prime Minister-elect Jacinda Ardern via Skype.

Singapore to limit number of cars on road

Oct 24, 2017, at 04:33 pm

Singapore, Oct 24 (IBNS): To stop cramping its roads, Singapore authorities have decided to put a cap on the number of cars on roads from February next year, reports said.

Central African Republic’s message to UN: ‘The only thing we want is peace’

Oct 24, 2017, at 09:51 am

New York, Oct 24(Just Earth News): It was once known as the ‘Bridge of Death,’ the frontline between warring factions in the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR). Legendary tales were shared of the bridge being drenched in blood, with even Government security forces scared to set foot on it.

Famine can be a war crime and should be prosecuted, says independent UN rights expert

Oct 24, 2017, at 09:49 am

New York, Oct 24(Just Earth News): Famine can constitute a war crime or crime against humanity, an independent United Nations human rights expert on Monday said, noting that more civilians die from hunger and disease related to conflicts than in direct combat.

Three multinationals join UN global network on disability inclusion

Oct 24, 2017, at 09:48 am

New York, Oct 24(Just Earth News): Three multinational enterprises – Capgemini, Legrand and the Savola Group – on Monday became the latest members of a United Nations global network that promotes equal opportunities for persons with disabilities in the workplace.

Road accidents in Africa among deadliest worldwide, UN official says, urging more action

Oct 24, 2017, at 09:47 am

New York, Oct 24(Just Earth News): Some 650 people are killed each day in road accidents throughout Africa, a senior United Nations official on Monday said, calling for more to be done to keep drivers – as well as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists – safe.

Wildlife conservation, sustainable development in spotlight at UN-backed conference

Oct 24, 2017, at 04:39 am

New York, Oct 23(Just Earth News): Unless the international community integrates wildlife conservation with sustainable development, it will not be able to protect the remaining animal species on Earth, the head of a United Nations-backed environmental treaty on Monday said at the opening of a wildlife conference in the Philippines.

UN, African Union pledge to help Kenya ensure credible rerun of presidential poll

Oct 24, 2017, at 04:37 am

New York, Oct 23(Just Earth News): The heads of the United Nations and the African Union have expressed their organizations' commitment to assist Kenya in ensuring a credible and transparent process in the forthcoming rerun of the recent presidential election.

Typhoon Lan leaves five dead and many injured in Japan, hits Tokyo on Monday

Oct 23, 2017, at 06:32 pm

Tokyo, Oct 23 (IBNS): A powerful typhoon that made a landfall on Japan’s central Pacific coast earlier on Monday, left five dead and many injured in its wake, as it battered a wide area with heavy rain and strong winds, media reported.

Exit polls suggest clear victory for Shinzo Abe, Japan to formalise armed forces

Oct 23, 2017, at 03:14 pm

Tokyo, Oct 23 (IBNS): Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to win Sunday's vote, according to exit polls.

UN Security Council strongly condemns terrorist attack in Egypt

Oct 23, 2017, at 03:54 am

New York, Oct 22(Just Earth News): Condemning “in the strongest terms” the terrorist attack that took place Friday in Egypt's El Wahat desert, the United Nations Security Council underlined the need to bring the perpetrators and sponsors of such “reprehensible acts” to justice.

UN chief Guterres, US President Trump commit to work together to address common challenges

Oct 23, 2017, at 03:53 am

New York, Oct 22(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres met Friday with United States President Donald Trump and discussed, among others, tensions in the Korean Peninsula and the fight against terrorism.

Man knifes five in Munich, Germany and flees, police on the lookout

Oct 21, 2017, at 09:02 pm

Munich, Oct 21 (IBNS): The German Police is on the lookout for a man in Munich who injured five people with a knife, according to media reports on Saturday.

Landslide at Malaysian constructions site leaves three dead, search and rescue continues

Oct 21, 2017, at 08:38 pm

George Town (Malaysia), Oct 21 (IBNS): A landslide at a construction site in Penang, Malaysia, has left three people dead and 11 missing, according to media reports on Saturday.

Brazil police arrest at least 108 in child-sex crackdown

Oct 21, 2017, at 05:03 pm

Brasilia, Oct 21 (IBNS): The Brazilian police have arrested at least 108 people involved in child sex offences in a major crackdown, reports said.

Spain likely to impose direct rule over Catalonia

Oct 21, 2017, at 04:47 pm

Madrid, Oct 21 (IBNS): Spain is likely to impose a direct rule over the disputed Catalonia region, though a final verdict will be declared after Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy meets with his cabinet to discuss the issue.