‘Inclusive, equitable and quality education’ at the heart of high-level UN event

Jun 29, 2017, at 01:55 pm

New York, June 29(Just Earth News): Education leaders from around the world convened on Wednesday at the United Nations to discuss ways to advance action on Sustainable Development Goal 4, which aims to “ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning.”

Harness ‘immense’ potential offered by migration, UN officials urge at global forum

Jun 29, 2017, at 01:54 pm

New York, June 29(Just Earth News): Speaking at a major international meeting on migration and development, senior United Nations officials have underlined the need for safe, orderly and regular migration options to ensure that people around the world are not forced to undertake arduous and dangerous pathways in their search for a better future.

‘Disproportionate emphasis’ on security would undercut sustaining peace in Sahel – UN deputy chief

Jun 29, 2017, at 01:53 pm

New York, June 29(Just Earth News): The United Nations deputy chief on Wednesday stressed the need to “avoid a disproportionate emphasis on security” when carrying out a strategy to help Africa’s Sahel region achieve sustained peace and development.

International cooperation key to keeping WMDs away from terrorists, Security Council told

Jun 29, 2017, at 01:51 pm

New York, June 29(Just Earth News): The United Nations disarmament chief on Wednesday called for stronger international cooperation to prevent terrorists from accessing and using weapons of mass destruction, warning that technological advances – such as unmanned aerial vehicles, 3-D printers and the Dark Web – make it easier for terrorist groups to effectively use such weapons.

Civilians must not be sacrificed for military victories – UN rights chief, as thousands trapped in Raqqa

Jun 29, 2017, at 05:05 am

New York, June 28(Just Earth News): Voicing grave concern over the fate of as many as 100,000 civilians “effectively trapped” in Syria's Raqqa governorate amid the ongoing offensive against Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) fighters, the top United Nations rights official urged all parties to the conflict to enact measures to allow civilians who wish to flee the fighting to do so in safety.

Investing in poor children saves more lives per dollar spent, UNICEF study finds

Jun 29, 2017, at 05:04 am

New York, June 28(Just Earth News): Investing in the health and survival of the most deprived children and communities provides more value for money than investing in less deprived groups, saving almost twice as many lives for every $1 million spent, according to a new study by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

Man hit by speeding uncontrolled bus, survives, video goes viral

Jun 28, 2017, at 11:42 pm

London, June 28 (IBNS): A miraculous video is currently trending on social media where a man is seen escaping fatal injuries when he was rammed by an uncontrolled speeding bus.

China: Elderly woman throws coin into jet engine, delays flight

Jun 28, 2017, at 08:19 pm

Beijing, Jun 28 (IBNS): Travellers were left fuming in Shanghai airport after a China Southern Airlines flight got delayed by over five hours due to a bizarre incident, reports said.

Helicopter attack on Venezuelan Supreme Court

Jun 28, 2017, at 04:10 pm

Caracas, Jun 28 (IBNS): The Venezuelan Supreme Court has been attacked from a hovering helicopter, irking President Nicolas Maduro, who slammed it as a 'terrorist attack', reports said.

UN envoy maps out 'ideal trajectory' to next round of intra-Syrian talks in Geneva

Jun 28, 2017, at 01:53 pm

New York, June 28(Just Earth News): The United Nations mediator for the conflict in Syria on Tuesday mapped out what needs to happen in the next two weeks before the next round of intra-Syrian talks begins on 10 July in Geneva, Switzerland.

UN welcomes major partnership initiative with tech giants to counter terrorism online

Jun 28, 2017, at 01:52 pm

New York, June 28(Just Earth News): A senior United Nations official has called for sustained joint efforts to combat terrorism and welcomed a partnership initiative with tech giants Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and YouTube to counter terrorism and violent extremism online.

Upcoming Cyprus Conference 'a unique opportunity,' says UN negotiator

Jun 28, 2017, at 01:50 pm

New York, June 28(Just Earth News): A fresh round of talks on Cyprus will last “as long as it takes,” but there are no guarantees of success, the United Nations negotiator facilitating the process said on Tuesday.

Colombia: UN mission collects nearly all remaining weapons from FARC-EP

Jun 28, 2017, at 01:49 pm

New York, June 28(Just Earth News): The peace effort in Colombia on Tuesday reached a milestone, with nearly all of the remaining number of weapons held by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC-EP) turned over to the United Nations for registering and storing.

Scientific collaboration 'essential' to achieving world free from nuclear threat, UN-backed forum told

Jun 28, 2017, at 01:48 pm

New York, June 28(Just Earth News): Scientific collaboration is essential to achieving a world free from the nuclear threat, the Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) told a United Nations-backed expert forum in Vienna on Tuesday.

Despite progress, challenges remain for Liberia to consolidate peace gains, UN Security Council told

Jun 28, 2017, at 01:47 pm

New York, June 28(Just Earth News): In spite of “remarkable” progress in Liberia since the signing of the comprehensive peace agreement in 2003, the presence of challenges that risk a reversal of the gains made warrant continued international support and attention, the United Nations envoy for the country has cautioned.

Perpetrators of suicide attacks in Nigeria must be held accountable – UN chief

Jun 28, 2017, at 01:46 pm

New York, June 28(Just Earth News): Condemning violent attacks in Maiduguri, in Nigeria's restive Borno state, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has underscored the Organization's resolve to support the country in its fight against terrorism.

IAEA Mission says Jamaica strengthens research reactor safety, sees room for further enhancements

Jun 28, 2017, at 04:19 am

Kingston, Jamaica, June 27(Just Earth News): An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said the operator of a research reactor in Jamaica showed continuous commitment to safety after its successful conversion to use low enriched uranium (LEU) instead of high enriched uranium (HEU) as fuel. The experts also made recommendations for further safety-related improvements at the reactor, which is the only such facility in the Caribbean region.

UN recognizes young entrepreneurs on Day for micro-, small, medium-sized enterprises

Jun 28, 2017, at 04:16 am

New York, June 27(Just Earth News): United Nations agencies on Tuesday launched a new campaign to make it easier for the 70 million unemployed youth to get financing and learn new skills to start a business.

UN agency saves 600 stranded migrants in Sahara Desert, but 52 dead in Niger

Jun 28, 2017, at 04:15 am

New York, June 27(Just Earth News): The United Nations migration agency in Niger has saved more than 600 lives since April 2017 through a new search and rescue operation that targets migrants stranded in Sahara Desert, but 52 did not survive.

British Sikh couple denied to adopt white child for Indian origin

Jun 28, 2017, at 02:50 am

London, June 27 (IBNS): British Sikh couple, Sandeep and Reena Mander, were denied by an agency to adopt 'white' child citing their Indian origin, which sparked off controversy related to racial discrimination, media reports said.

Google receives record EU fine for promoting its own shopping services

Jun 28, 2017, at 01:56 am

London, June 27 (IBNS):Tech-giant Google has received the record fine of 2.42bn euros by the European Commission on Tuesday, for promoting its own shopping services at the top of search results, media reports said.

Rising seas could result in 2 billion refugees by 2100

Jun 27, 2017, at 11:08 pm

New York, June 27 (IBNS): In the year 2100, 2 billion people – about one-fifth of the world’s population – could become climate change refugees due to rising ocean levels.

Brazilian President accused of receiving bribe

Jun 27, 2017, at 08:00 pm

Brasilia, Jun 27 (IBNS): Brazil's chief prosecutor has accused country's President Michel Temer of accepting bribes, reports said.

US says Syria preparing for chemical attack, hands out warning

Jun 27, 2017, at 06:36 pm

Washington, Jun 27 (IBNS): The USA has handed out a severe warning to Syria, who they say is preparing for another chemical attack.

On International Day Against Drug Abuse, UN urges collective action to realize global commitments

Jun 27, 2017, at 06:01 am

New York, June 27(Just Earth News): To mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the United Nations is calling on all countries to honour their commitments to address the scourge and to ensure that steps to do so are consistent with human rights and promote equality, peace, security and sustainable development.

Experts head to Vienna to discuss advances in monitoring, verification under UN nuclear test-ban treaty

Jun 27, 2017, at 05:59 am

New York, June 27(Just Earth News): Scientists and technical experts from all over the world are gathering this week in Vienna, Austria, for a meeting convened by the United Nations partner organization working to establish a verification regime to monitor global compliance with the comprehensive ban on nuclear testing.

Woman participant's bone snapped during TV show

Jun 27, 2017, at 03:24 am

London, June 26 (IBNS): In a shocking incident, a woman contestant's bone was snapped during an arm wrestling competition on game show floor.

Swedish Al-Qaeda hostage freed

Jun 27, 2017, at 02:22 am

Stockholm , June 26 (IBNS) Militant group Al Qaeda has freed a Swedish man who was kidnapped from Mali in 2011, media reports said.

Conservatives strike a deal with DUP to form UK government

Jun 27, 2017, at 01:10 am

London, June 26 (IBNS): Conservatives signed a deal with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) on Monday to form the UK government, two weeks after PM Theresa May failed to secure a majority in a snap election of the country.

World Drug Day observed today

Jun 26, 2017, at 09:41 pm

New York, June 26 (IBNS): Pledging to fight against drug abuse, countries across the world are observing World Drug Day on Monday.