Nothing short of a 'sea change' will end years of gross neglect in mental health care – UN expert

Jun 07, 2017, at 02:24 pm

New York, June 7(Just Earth News): Citing decades of neglect in mental health care, a United Nations human rights expert on Tuesday denounced “biomedical gatekeepers” who perpetuate stigma and urged States and psychiatrists to act with courage to reform a “crisis-hit system built on outdated attitudes.”

Syria: As airstrikes hit Raqqa, UN sounds alarm over plight of civilians

Jun 07, 2017, at 05:48 am

New York, June 6(Just Earth News): The United Nations humanitarian wing on Tuesday said it is deeply concerned for the safety and protection of more than 400,000 civilians in Syria's war-torn Raqqa Governorate, “who continue to be exposed to daily fighting and airstrikes.”

Syria: As airstrikes hit Raqqa, UN sounds alarm over plight of civilians

Jun 07, 2017, at 05:47 am

New York, June 6(Just Earth News): The United Nations humanitarian wing on Tuesday said it is deeply concerned for the safety and protection of more than 400,000 civilians in Syria's war-torn Raqqa Governorate, “who continue to be exposed to daily fighting and airstrikes.”

Sri Lanka: UN assists storm victims, seeks to contain diseases 'spiralling out of control'

Jun 07, 2017, at 05:41 am

New York, June 6(Just Earth News): In the aftermath of a devastating tropical storm in Sri Lanka, United Nations agencies are working to provide shelters and other emergency kits while seeking to contain a mosquito-borne disease that is starting to “spiral out of control.”

Falling aid for education putting global goals at risk, warns UN agency

Jun 07, 2017, at 05:33 am

New York, June 6(Just Earth News): Against the backdrop of aid allocations to education falling for the sixth year in a row, the United Nations agency mandated with promoting education globally has called on the donor community to focus more attention on the vital sector, especially in countries where needs are the greatest.

Donald Trump cites his visit to Middle East as the reason behind Qatar's isolation

Jun 07, 2017, at 04:41 am

Washington, June 6 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that his recent visit to the Middle East prompted the Gulf nations to isolate Qatar.

Attacker shot outside cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris

Jun 07, 2017, at 03:17 am

Paris, June 6 (IBNS): A man has been shot by security officials outside the cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, media reports said on Tuesday.

Over 130 Imams, religious leaders refuse to perform funeral prayer for London attackers

Jun 07, 2017, at 02:47 am

London, June 6 (IBNS): In a major development, over 130 imams from Britain have refused to offer Islamic burials to the three people involved in the London attacks last week.

Third London attacker identified

Jun 07, 2017, at 02:05 am

London, June 6 (IBNS): The third attacker involved in the recent attacks in London city has been identified as Youssef Zaghba, the police confirmed on Tuesday.

Afghanistan: Herat explosion leaves 7 killed

Jun 07, 2017, at 01:31 am

Kabul, June 6 (IBNS): A blast in western Herat province of Afghanistan left at least seven people killed on Tuesday, media reports said.

Sher Bahadur Deuba elected as Nepal PM

Jun 07, 2017, at 01:13 am

Kathmandu, June 6 (IBNS): Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba was elected as the Prime Minister of the Himalayan nation on Tuesday.

UN Ocean Conference opens with calls for united action to reverse human damage

Jun 06, 2017, at 07:37 pm

New York, June 6 (Just Earth News): Opening a “game-changing” international conference on the health of the world’s oceans and seas, top United Nations officials on Monday urged coordinated global action to protect the planet.

UN chief Guterres meets with Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders

Jun 06, 2017, at 07:36 pm

New York, June 6 (Just Earth News): Following a meeting with the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced that they had agreed on the need to reconvene the Conference on Cyprus in June, in line with the 12 January statement of the conference.

Iraq: Lives of 100,000 children ‘on the line’ as fighting continues in west Mosul

Jun 06, 2017, at 07:35 pm

New York, June 6 (Just Earth News): Some 100,000 children remain in extremely dangerous conditions in western sections of Iraq’s Mosul city as fighting between Government and terrorist forces continues, the United Nations children’s agency on Monday reported, warning that “children’s lives are on the line.”

UN mourns passing of population agency chief Babatunde Osotimehin, 'a champion of health for all'

Jun 06, 2017, at 07:34 pm

New York, June 6 (Just Earth News): UN mourns passing of population agency chief Babatunde Osotimehin, 'a champion of health for all'

Rocket-launched grenade lands in Indian envoy's residence in Kabul

Jun 06, 2017, at 06:48 pm

Kabul, June 6 (IBNS) : The Indian ambassador's residence in Kabul came under attack on Tuesday as a rocket-launched grenade landed in its premises, NDTV reported.

FEATURE: Climate change and the world’s oceans

Jun 06, 2017, at 03:40 pm

New York, June 6(Just Earth News): The vital link between oceans and climate change is among the issues at the forefront of discussions at the United Nations Ocean Conference taking place in New York from 5 to 9 June.

World Bank sees improving global economy despite 'substantial' risks

Jun 06, 2017, at 03:38 pm

New York, June 6(Just Earth News): Thanks to a pickup in manufacturing and trade, the global economy is recovering, but weak productivity and investment growth threaten long-term prospects in developing economies, the World Bank reported.

Sustainable production a 'powerful engine' for decent work creation – UN labour chief

Jun 06, 2017, at 03:37 pm

New York, June 6(Just Earth News): Emphasizing the potential for 'greening' the world of work, the top United Nations labour official told delegates at the International Labour Conference on Monday that job creation and the protection of the planet can and must work together to ensure a sustainable future for all.

After 50 years of Israeli occupation, 'now is the time' to create Palestinian state – UN chief

Jun 06, 2017, at 03:28 pm

New York, June 6(Just Earth News): Marking 50 years since the start of the 1967 Arab-Israeli war, which resulted in Israel's occupation of the Palestinian Territory, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday reiterated a call for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.

Police name two London attackers

Jun 06, 2017, at 03:07 pm

London, June 6 (IBNS): Police have identified two out of three men, who had carried out the terror attack in London on Saturday, which left at least seven people killed.

Trump bats for travel ban, says politically correct term won't protect Americans

Jun 06, 2017, at 02:56 pm

Washington, Jun 6 (IBNS): Amidst the increasing terrorist attacks in the holy month of Ramadan by Islamist militants, US President Donald Trump has reiterated his earlier stance of putting a travel embargo on certain 'dangerous countries'.

Get outside, connect with the planet that sustains us, urges UN on World Environment Day

Jun 06, 2017, at 05:20 am

New York, June 5 (Just Earth News): With the theme of this year's World Environment Day – 'Connecting People to Nature' – aimed at highlighting the well-documented physical and mental health benefits of being in nature, the United Nations is on Monday flagging the vast benefits of such engagement, from food security and improved health to reliable water supply and climatic stability.

Melbourne siege: Gunman shot dead, hostage set free

Jun 06, 2017, at 05:15 am

Melbourne, June 5 (IBNS): A suspected terror incident on Monday left two men dead and three police officers as well as a woman hostage injured in a Melbourne apartment building in Australia, media reports said.

Orlando shooting: Five killed, no terror link

Jun 06, 2017, at 04:55 am

Florida, June 5 (IBNS): After a year of attack in the gay nightclub of tourist hub, another shooting in the Florida city of Orlando took place on Monday causing the death of five, though police ruled out any possibility of terror link to the whole incident, according to media reports.

Half the world’s poor are children, says study

Jun 05, 2017, at 11:37 pm

London, June 5 (IBNS): New Oxford University research on global poverty reveals the extent of the challenges facing the UN’s new Sustainable Development Goals for the eradication of child poverty.

Young people are most at risk online, tells study

Jun 05, 2017, at 11:00 pm

Moscow, June 5 (IBNS): Sharing information or photos on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram has become second nature for many.

China: Explosion in petrochemical plant, 8 killed

Jun 05, 2017, at 10:13 pm

Beijing, June 5 (IBNS): At least eight people were killed as an explosion occurred at a petrochemical company in eastern China's Shandong Province Monday, media reports said.

UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain sever ties with Qatar accusing it of sponsoring terrorism

Jun 05, 2017, at 04:58 pm

Dubai, Jun 5 (IBNS): The United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have severed all diplomatic ties with Qatar while accusing the latter nation of sponsoring terrorism, reports said.

ISIS warns French govt to stop hunt against them or face more attack

Jun 05, 2017, at 03:38 pm

New Delhi, Jun 5 (IBNS): Terrorist organisation ISIS has warned the French government to stop their anti-IS drive or face more attack in the future.