UNITED NATIONS, Sept 7 (APP): Nearly 50 million children worldwide have migrated across borders or been forcibly displaced by conflicts, the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Tuesday said in a new report meant to emphasize the trauma children face from war, climate change and poverty. The report ‘Uprooted: The growing crisis for refugee and migrant… Continue reading Nearly 50 million children ‘uprooted’ worldwide: UNICEF
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UN supplies reach Iraqi town of Qayyarah’s 30,000 people under 2-year siege
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 6 (APP): The United Nations food relief agency has delivered urgently-needed aid to more than 30,000 people in and around the northern Iraqi town of Qayyarah in the past week, reaching an area that has been under siege and inaccessible for more than two years. The people of Qayyarah had been living… Continue reading UN supplies reach Iraqi town of Qayyarah’s 30,000 people under 2-year siege
UN panel urges revival of ceasefire in Syria
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 6 (APP): A United Nations investigative panel has called on all parties involved in the deadly conflict in Syria to revitalize a shaky nationwide ceasefire in the war-torn Arab state. The UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria, which is tasked with investigating human rights violations in the Arab country, made the request… Continue reading UN panel urges revival of ceasefire in Syria
UN panel urges revival of ceasefire in Syria
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 6 (APP): A United Nations investigative panel has called on all parties involved in the deadly conflict in Syria to revitalize a shaky nationwide ceasefire in the war-torn Arab state. The UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria, which is tasked with investigating human rights violations in the Arab country, made the request… Continue reading UN panel urges revival of ceasefire in Syria
US General lauds PAF pilots’ unique skills, capability
WASHINGTON, Sept 6 (APP): Pakistan Air Force F-16C/D aircraft travelled more than 7,700 miles to participate in Red Flag 16-4 held in Nevada from Aug. 15-26, a US air force news service reported. Maj. Gen. Rick B. Mattson, the chief of the Office of the Defense Representative, Pakistan, had high words of praise for PAF,… Continue reading US General lauds PAF pilots’ unique skills, capability
UN chief calls charity ‘one of best investments’ for common future
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 5 (APP): Noting the rise of philanthropy in developing countries, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called charity as “one of the best investments we can make in our common future.” In a message marking the International Day of Charity, the secretary-general said the day serves as a call to every person to… Continue reading UN chief calls charity ‘one of best investments’ for common future
US presidential campaign enters final stretch
NEW YORK, Sept 5 (APP): The US presidential race entered the final stretch Monday with Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump locked in what promises to be a bitter campaign dominated by attacks on each other. As candidates and their vice presidential running mates flew off to different directions for traditional Labour Day… Continue reading US presidential campaign enters final stretch
Trump’s anti-Islam tirade damages US Image among Muslim
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (APP): Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s anti-Islam tirade has damaged US image among Muslims and would contribute to reinforce the perception that the United States hates Islam. According to an op-ed published in Washington Post, the United States won’t soon repair the damage done by Trump to its image among Muslims. During… Continue reading Trump’s anti-Islam tirade damages US Image among Muslim
Two dead in Canadian helicopter crash with power lines
MONTREAL, Sept 5 (APP/AFP): Two people died and another was injured Sunday after a helicopter collided with power lines in eastern Canada, police said. The aircraft, which was carrying only three people, crashed to the ground and then ultimately into a body of water, New Brunswick Royal Canadian Mounted Police spokesman Corporal Dan Smith told… Continue reading Two dead in Canadian helicopter crash with power lines
Trump in ‘virtual tie’ with Hillary in latest polls
NEW YORK, Sept 4 (APP): US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has closed in on his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, in the latest national poll from Reuters/Ipsos. Trump trailed Mrs Clinton in all of the major polls throughout the week, but results on Saturday appear to indicate the presidential race may be much closer than… Continue reading Trump in ‘virtual tie’ with Hillary in latest polls
UN Secretary General urges G 20 leaders to turn Paris Agreement into solid tool against climate related challenges
HANGZHOU, Sept 4 (APP): The Secretary General of United Nations Organization, Ban Ki-moon here on Sunday urged the leaders attending the G-20 summit to show leadership and turn aspiration of Paris Agreement into a solid tool against the climate related challenges faced by the world in general. Addressing a press conference, prior to the formal inaugural of the… Continue reading UN Secretary General urges G 20 leaders to turn Paris Agreement into solid tool against climate related challenges
US says no deal on Syria, blames Russian backtracking
HANGZHOU, China, Sept 4, (APP/AFP) – The US said Sunday it had not yet struck a hoped-for deal with Russia on stemming the violence in Syria’s brutal civil war, blaming Moscow for backtracking on issues it thought were settled. President Barack Obama said earlier that the two sides were “working around the clock” on the sidelines of… Continue reading US says no deal on Syria, blames Russian backtracking
In New York, Pakistani demonstrators demand strong British action against Altaf Hussain
NEW YORK, Sept 3 (APP): A number of Pakistani-Americans—many of them originally from Karachi—Friday staged a demonstration in front of the British Consulate in New York demanding a decisive action against Altaf Hussain that would put an end to his anti-Pakistan activities from his base in London. They raised vociferous slogans in favour of Pakistan… Continue reading In New York, Pakistani demonstrators demand strong British action against Altaf Hussain
Barack Obama to meet with Theresa May at G20 in China
WASHINGTON, Sept 3, (APP/AFP) – US President Barack Obama will meet with British Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday on the sidelines of the G20 summit in China, a White House official said Friday. It will be the first official meeting between the two leaders since May took office in July after David Cameron quit… Continue reading Barack Obama to meet with Theresa May at G20 in China
UNGA President pushes for fostering a ‘Culture of Peace’ in challenging world environment
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 2 (APP): Drawing attention to violence and terrorism affecting many parts of the world, the President of the United Nations General Assembly has underscored that importance of promoting a global culture of peace. “On a more micro-level, tensions between communities, high levels of xenophobia and day to day violence against women and… Continue reading UNGA President pushes for fostering a ‘Culture of Peace’ in challenging world environment
Kashmiris in US question Obama administration’s silence on Indian brutalities
WASHINGTON, Sept 1 (APP): Kashmiris living in the United States have expressed their disappointment over the silence of the Obama administration on the ongoing brutalities in the Indian held Kashmir and termed its insistence on Kashmir being a bilateral dispute between Pakistan and India as “unfortunate”. “It is quite unfortunate that the Obama administration and… Continue reading Kashmiris in US question Obama administration’s silence on Indian brutalities
At UN, Pakistan reiterates offer for bilateral arrangement with India on non testing of nuclear weapons
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 1 (APP): Reaffirming its support to the nuclear test ban treaty, Pakistan has told the UN General Assembly of its voluntary moratorium on nuclear testing since 1998, despite compelling regional security dynamics. “A nuclear test ban is a noble aim and a means to achieve nuclear disarmament and non proliferation,” Pakistani delegate… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan reiterates offer for bilateral arrangement with India on non testing of nuclear weapons
Military escalation in Yemen aiding spread of terrorist groups: UN envoy
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 1 (APP): The United Nations envoy for Yemen has told the Security Council today that the military escalation in Yemen will provide opportunities for the spread of terrorist groups, posing a real threat to the region. “Al Qaeda and the Islamic State (IS) continue to wreak havoc in significant parts of Yemen,”… Continue reading Military escalation in Yemen aiding spread of terrorist groups: UN envoy
Temer sworn in as Brazil president at 1900 GMT: Senate leader
BRASMLIA, Sep 1 (APP/AFP): Michel Temer will be sworn in as president of Brazil at 1900 GMT Wednesday after Dilma Rousseff was stripped of the post, the leader of the Senate said. Senate president Renan Calheiros told the chamber that acting president Temer, 75, would be sworn in as full head of state after members… Continue reading Temer sworn in as Brazil president at 1900 GMT: Senate leader
Indian journalists need more protection from threats, attacks: Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 (APP):Indian journalists need more protection from violence as many pay with their lives for exposing the country’s ill, according to a report by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). A culture of impunity and lack of media solidarity in India leave its journalists vulnerable to threats and attacks, according to a report… Continue reading Indian journalists need more protection from threats, attacks: Report