Canada can't agree to extreme proposals in NAFTA agreement: Foreign Affairs Minister Freeland
Nov 22, 2017, at 08:26 pm
Ottawa, Nov 22 (IBNS): Amid the ongoing negotiations in the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said the country can't agree to extreme proposals put forward by the US, media reports said.
Afghanistan: At least 16 Taliban militants, including key commanders, killed in Wardak province
Nov 22, 2017, at 06:43 pm
Kabul, Nov 22 (IBNS): At least 16 Taliban militants, including key commanders, have been killed in an anti-terrorism drive in Afghanistan's Maidan Wardak province, local Tolo News reported.
Lebanese PM Hariri returns to Beirut
Nov 22, 2017, at 06:30 pm
Beirut, Nov 22 (IBNS): Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri landed in the national capital, Beirut, for the first time since announcing his resignation on Nov 4 while in Saudi Arabia, reports said.
Trump and co. slap new sanctions against North Korea, Chinese companies
Nov 22, 2017, at 06:26 pm
Washington/Pyongyang/Beijing, Nov 22 (IBNS): In a bid to tighten grip on North Korea and stop its nuclear programme, the United States has slapped new sanctions on Tuesday, a day after returning the isolated nations to its list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Zimbabweans cheer as Mugabe steps down as President
Nov 22, 2017, at 04:11 pm
Harare, Nov 22 (IBNS): Thousands of Zimbabweans cheered and partied all night long in the national capital after Robert Mugabe stepped down as the country's President, ending a near-four-decade rule.
UN chief condemns suicide attacks that leaves dozens dead in northern Nigeria town
Nov 22, 2017, at 11:13 am
New York, Nov 22(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the suicide attacks that took place earlier on Tuesday in Adamawa state, Nigeria, which resulted in scores of casualties, and called for those responsible for the “heinous acts” to be swiftly brought to justice.
Nearly 21 million people now have access to HIV treatment – UN agency
Nov 22, 2017, at 11:12 am
New York, Nov 22(Just Earth News): About 20.9 million people now have access to the antiretroviral therapy, according to a new report by the UN agency leading the global push to end AIDS, spotlighting that this remarkable progress has been made possible by people living with HIV demanding their rights, strong leadership and financial commitment.
Nov 22, 2017, at 11:10 am
New York, Nov 22(Just Earth News): Three weeks following the closure of the Manus Island regional processing centre, the situation on the ground is very serious and deteriorates by the day, a senior United Nations official on protection of refugees has said.
Nov 22, 2017, at 11:09 am
New York, Nov 22(Just Earth News): Caribbean countries need “a new and better deal” – one that includes access to concessional finance and adequate insurance – if they are to build climate resilience, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said On Tuesday at an international conference to mobilize support for the reconstruction of communities devastated by a series of powerful hurricanes
Still far too much secrecy surrounding use of death penalty, says senior UN human rights official
Nov 22, 2017, at 11:08 am
New York, Nov 22(Just Earth News): A senior United Nations human rights official has stressed the need for greater transparency by countries that still use the death penalty, noting that this is vital for families, who have a right to know the fate of their loved ones, as well as for lawyers so they can provide an effective defence.
Nov 22, 2017, at 11:07 am
New York, Nov 22(Just Earth News): Briefing the Security Council Tuesday, top United Nations officials, including the Secretary-General and the head of the Organization’s anti-crime office, underscored the international community’s collective responsibility to stop criminals and terrorists from preying on vulnerable populations and migrants.
UNICEF warns of contaminated drinking water in camps for Rohingya refugees
Nov 22, 2017, at 11:06 am
New York, Nov 22(Just Earth News): The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is working with authorities in Bangladesh to urgently investigate high levels E.coli contamination in water drawn from wells inside the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar.
UN report urges Sudan to address plight of millions of displaced people in Darfur
Nov 22, 2017, at 05:30 am
New York, Nov 21(Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights office has called on the Government of Sudan to pursue effective, transparent and durable policies to enable the 2.6 million people who have been internally displaced by the long-running conflict in Darfur to return home voluntarily or to reintegrate into host communities.
Lack of quality opportunities stalling young people's quest for decent work – UN report
Nov 22, 2017, at 05:29 am
New York, Nov 21(Just Earth News): Overall economic growth remains disconnected from employment generation, the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) has warned, noting that young people continue to suffer from persistent unemployment and lack of quality job opportunities.
Canada PM Trudeau ensures actions against anti-terrorism lawbreakers
Nov 22, 2017, at 04:47 am
Ottawa, Nov 21 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said the federal government will certainly take actions against those citizens who joined the Islamic State, a terrorist organisation, breaking the anti-terrorism law of the country, media reports said.
Robert Mugabe resigns as Zimbabwe's President
Nov 22, 2017, at 04:45 am
Harare, Nov 21 (IBNS): Ending four decades of rule, Robert Mugabe resigned as Zimbabwe’s president on Tuesday.
Iraq suicide blast kills 19, 70 hurt
Nov 22, 2017, at 02:25 am
Baghdad, Nov 21 (IBNS): At least 19 people were killed as a car bomb blast hit Tuz Khurmatu region in Salahuddin province of Iraq on Tuesday, media reports said.
Nigeria mosque attack leaves 50 killed
Nov 22, 2017, at 12:58 am
Abuja, Nov 21 (IBNS): At least 50 people were killed as a suicide attack hit a mosque in Nigerian state of Adamawa on Tuesday, media reports said.
Nigeria: Suicide attack kills 50
Nov 21, 2017, at 10:03 pm
Abuja, Nov 21 (IBNS): A suicide bombing in the north-eastern Nigerian town of Mubi on Tuesday killed at least 50 people, media reports said.
Birmingham Qur’an: digital exhibition in Abu Dhabi for first time
Nov 21, 2017, at 09:46 pm
London, Nov 21 (IBNS): The University of Birmingham has opened the Abu Dhabi exhibition of the Birmingham Qur’an Manuscript.
Afghanistan: Traffic accident kills at least seven people in Herat
Nov 21, 2017, at 06:29 pm
Kabul, Nov 21 (IBNS): At least seven people were killed in a traffic accident in Afghanistan's Herat province, local Tolo News reported.
Sanitation chain, wastewater treatment focus of World Toilet Day event at UN
Nov 21, 2017, at 02:10 pm
New York, Nov 21(Just Earth News): Even in wealthier countries, where people have access to toilets and faecal material is contained, treatment and final disposal of wastewater can be far from perfect, leading to polluted rivers and coastlines, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed told a World Toilet Day event on on Monday.
General Assembly, Security Council fill final vacancy on ‘World Court’
Nov 21, 2017, at 02:09 pm
New York, Nov 21(Just Earth News): The General Assembly and the Security Council on Mondayelected the fifth judge to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concluding the 2017 elections to the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.
Nov 21, 2017, at 02:08 pm
New York, Nov 21(Just Earth News): It’s official, kids have taken over… at least for Monday– World Children’s Day – celebrated annually on 20 November, which this year marks the twentieth anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and also saw young people take over roles in government, media, and even at the United Nations, to raise awareness about issues important to them.
Nov 21, 2017, at 02:07 pm
New York, Nov 21(Just Earth News): Marking World Children’s Day, actress Kristin Davis on on Monday called for global attention and funding to provide more life-saving aid for Rohingya refugee children in Bangladesh, as part of her advocacy work for the United Nations refugee agency.
Branding and other intangibles account for 30 per cent of product value – UN report
Nov 21, 2017, at 02:06 pm
New York, Nov 21(Just Earth News): Intangible capital, such as branding, design and technology, is increasingly determining success in the marketplace, as nearly one third of the value of manufactured products comes from such capital, a study conducted by the United Nations intellectual property agency has revealed.
UN chief 'horrified' at buying and selling of African migrants in Libya
Nov 21, 2017, at 02:05 pm
New York, Nov 21(Just Earth News): Expressing horror at news reports and videos showing African migrants in Libya allegedly being sold as slaves, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on on Mondaycalled on the authorities to urgently investigate the situation and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Continuing support for Burundi political process only way forward, Security Council told
Nov 21, 2017, at 02:03 pm
New York, Nov 21(Just Earth News): Despite challenges towards inclusive dialogue in Burundi, the United Nations must continue to support the political process there, the Organization's envoy to the east African country told the Security Council on Monday.
Ontario passes legislation to end college strike and resume classes
Nov 21, 2017, at 05:24 am
Toronto, Nov 20 (IBNS): A legislation to end the Ontario college labour dispute and return students to the classroom was passed by Ontario on Sunday, media reports said.
Nov 21, 2017, at 05:08 am
New York, Nov 20(Just Earth News): Noting that with the signing last month of the Cairo agreement, Palestinians have set out on a path towards reconciliation, a senior United Nations official underscored on Monday the urgency to resolve the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and to return the enclave to full civilian and security control of the Palestinian Authority.