Kabul car bomb attack: Two Australian nationals wounded says Julie Bishop
Mar 03, 2018, at 05:36 pm
Kabul, Mar 3 (IBNS): At least two Australian nationals were wounded in a car bomb attack which rocked Afghanistan's Kabul city on Friday, Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop confirmed.
Afghanistan: At least 28 militants killed in anti-terrorism drive
Mar 03, 2018, at 03:56 pm
Kabul, Mar 3 (IBNS): At least 28 insurgents have been killed in anti-terrorism drive in Afghanistan carried out by the national forces, the Ministry of Defence said.
Donald Trump's tariff will hurt US, wars IMF
Mar 03, 2018, at 03:22 pm
New York, Mar 3 (IBNS): Criticising US President Donald Trump's plan of imposing a 25 per cent tariff on steel imports and 10 per cent on aluminium, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday said the move might hurt both the US and other nations.
USA: At least two dead in Central Michigan University shooting
Mar 03, 2018, at 04:28 am
Mount Pleasant, Mar 2 (IBNS): At least two people have died after a gun man opened fire at Central Michigan University on Friday morning, reports said.
US reeling under 800 billion USD tax deficit; Trump to introduce reciprocal taxes
Mar 03, 2018, at 02:43 am
Washington, Mar 2 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will introduce reciprocal taxes to bridge the 800 billion USD trade deficit that is biting America.
Burkina Faso: At least seven militants gunned down
Mar 03, 2018, at 01:07 am
Ouagadougou, Mar 2 (IBNS): At least seven militants have been gunned down by security forces after the former attacked the French Embassy in Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou on Friday.
Armed men attack French embassy in Burkina Faso
Mar 03, 2018, at 12:51 am
Ouagadougou, Mar 2 (IBNS): An attack is underway in Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou, where armed men stormed the French Embassy on Friday, reports said.
Afghanistan: Three killed, 22 injured in Kabul explosion
Mar 02, 2018, at 11:36 pm
Kabul, Mar 2 (IBNS): At least three people died in a car bomb explosion which rocked Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Friday morning, reports said.
Canada: Cellphone fire burns passenger on plane
Mar 02, 2018, at 05:53 pm
Toronto, Mar 2 (IBNS): A cellphone fire on Air Canada flight has burnt one passenger as the plane was taking off from Toronto, media reports said.
Canada to retaliate against Trump's imposition of tariffs on imported steel, aluminium
Mar 02, 2018, at 04:59 pm
Ottawa, Mar 2 (IBNS): Canada has reacted strongly to US President Donald Trump's announcement of imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminium imported from any other country.
UN ‘will not give up’ on push for ceasefire, says Syria envoy
Mar 02, 2018, at 02:19 pm
New York, Mar 2 (JEN): The United Nations mediator for the Syrian conflict on Thursday said the world body has not given up on the implementation of a recent Security Council resolution demanding a 30-day ceasefire across the war-ravaged country.
In crisis-torn Sahel, UN anti-drugs and crime agency helps bolster justice system
Mar 02, 2018, at 02:14 pm
New York, Mar 2 (JEN): Africa’s vast Sahel – plagued by humanitarian crises, armed conflict and terrorism – is now witnessing improvements in its criminal justice system thanks to a special programme by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), which assists Governments in the region to come together to fight corruption, and human and drug trafficking.
UN launches new global data collection tool to help reduce disaster, losses taking ‘a huge toll’
Mar 02, 2018, at 02:11 pm
New York, Mar 2 (JEN): The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) kick-offed on Thursday a historic new effort to collect comprehensive global data on disaster losses.
Mar 02, 2018, at 02:07 pm
New York, Mar 2 (JEN): With 4.4 million people in Ukraine soon to enter a fifth year of conflict, the international community has an important role to play in supporting conflict resolution and bringing about lasting peace – the only durable humanitarian solution for the affected population, a senior United Nations official has said.
On ‘Zero Discrimination Day’ UN urges tackling everyday biases; ask yourself ‘what if...?
Mar 02, 2018, at 02:00 pm
New York, Mar 2 (JEN): To mark Zero Discrimination Day, the United Nations agency coordinating the global effort to tackle HIV/AIDS is challenging people to recognize where everyday discrimination takes place and take action to stop it by asking themselves simple questions: ‘What if the person you bought your vegetables from was living with HIV? Would you buy tomatoes from him?’
Canada's new pharmacare may not be universal, hints Bill Morneau
Mar 02, 2018, at 02:23 am
Ottawa, Mar 1 (IBNS): Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau has thrown a hint that Canada's new pharmacare may not be available to all citizens of the country, according to CBC News.
Atwal row: Opposition demands proof of Canada PM Trudeau's aide's allegations
Mar 01, 2018, at 11:23 pm
Ottawa/Toronto, Mar 1 (IBNS): The Opposition has sharply reacted to the allegations made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's aide over the invitation of convicted pro-Khalistani terrorist Jaspal Atwal to India, media reports said.
BNP distributes leaflets to press for Khaleda Zia's release from prison
Mar 01, 2018, at 10:06 pm
Dhaka, Mar 1 (IBNS): Khaleda Zia's party BNP on Thursday commenced countrywide leafleting campaign in a bid to press for the release of jailed ex-Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
Nepal PM KP Oli greets people on Holi
Mar 01, 2018, at 09:53 pm
Kathmandu, Mar 1 (IBNS): Nepal Prime Minister KP Oli on Thursday greeted people on the occasion of Holi.
Afghanistan: Five militants killed in Helmand raid, German fighter among three arrested
Mar 01, 2018, at 06:27 pm
Kabul, Mar 1 (IBNS): At least five militants were killed in a raid jointly conducted by Afghan and foreign troops in Helmand province of the country, local Tolo News reported.
Australia: Firearm amnesty yields over 55,000 weapons
Mar 01, 2018, at 06:15 pm
Melbourne, Mar 1 (IBNS): Over 55,000 firearms were handed over to authorities by civilians in Australia in last year's national amnesty, reports said.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau accepts Randeep Sarai's resignation from party chair
Mar 01, 2018, at 06:04 pm
Ottawa, Mar 1 (IBNS): Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau, accepted Liberal MP Randeep Sarai's resignation as chair of his party's Pacific Caucus after Sarai accepted responsibility for his error in judgment, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Four thieves arrested in Kabul
Mar 01, 2018, at 04:48 pm
Kabul, Mar 1 (IBNS): The police on Thursday said they have arrested four armed thieves from Afghanistan's Kabul city on Wednesday, media reports said.
Questions raised after US teacher arrested for firing inside classroom
Mar 01, 2018, at 04:38 pm
Dalton, Mar 1 (IBNS): A week after US President lobbied for arming teachers to avoid any untoward incident relating to gun violence, Dalton police arrested an educator for firing inside an empty classroom during work hours, thus raising questions about the viability of Trump's proposed plan.
Three people arrested over Leicester explosion: Police
Mar 01, 2018, at 03:19 pm
London, Mar 1 (IBNS): The police on Thursday said they have arrested three men on suspicion of manslaughter f ollowing an explosion in Leicester on Sunday.
UN Committee against Torture issues new guidelines on asylum seekers’ rights
Mar 01, 2018, at 02:56 pm
New York, Mar 1 (JEN): New guidelines developed by the United Nations Committee against Torture aim to help Governments avoid violating international human rights law, and to help asylum seekers avoid torture or other ill-treatment.
Mar 01, 2018, at 02:53 pm
New York, Mar 1 (JEN):Despite the Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire throughout Syria, violence continues to plague the war-ravaged country, worsening the humanitarian situation and the suffering of its people, top United Nations political and relief officials said Wednesday, calling on all parties to the conflict to “fulfil their obligations to end the fighting.”
Top UN aid official calls for urgent support for Chad
Mar 01, 2018, at 02:49 pm
New York, Mar 1 (JEN): A senior United Nations aid official has called for urgent funding to support 4.4 million people in Chad, including refugees, returnees and internally displaced persons, as well as the communities hosting them.
UN mission welcomes Afghan Government’s proposal for peace talks with Taliban
Mar 01, 2018, at 02:46 pm
New York, Mar 1 (JEN): The United Nations mission in Afghanistan on Wednesday welcomed the Government’s renewed call for unconditional peace talks with the Taliban and expressed strong support for its vision for peace.
Libya: Tawerghans must not be held hostage to political crisis, UN says, urging safe return
Mar 01, 2018, at 02:43 pm
New York, Mar 1 (JEN): The United Nations and its partners in Libya have called for the voluntary, safe and dignified return of the population displaced from the northern town of Tawergha without a delay, expressing deep concern about the situation faced by these people living in makeshift-tented settlements in nearby areas.