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September 21, 2016 1:34 PM

Abdul Nawaz Bugti seeks UN intervention on custodial killings in Balochistan

Representative of the Baloch Republican Party Abdul Nawaz Bugti has urged UNHRC to take immediate measures to stop what he called the systematic genocide of Baloch people by Pakistan. He said the worsening human rights situation requires immediate attention of the Council. <br/><br/>In h...

September 21, 2016 12:55 PM

Indonesia: 19 killed in floods and landslides in Java Island

In Indonesia, at least 19 people were killed in flash flooding and landslides in Java Island. National Disaster agency said, in a statement that torrential rain triggered flash flooding in Garut in West Java early morning causing river bursting its banks. <br/><br/>It said, 16 people wer...

September 21, 2016 12:19 PM

50 countries to take in 360,000 refugees this year: Obama

US President Barack Obama has announced a pledge by 50 nations to take in three lakh 60 thousand refugees from war-torn countries this year. <br/><br/>Opening a summit on refugees at the United Nations, Obama praised Germany and Canada among other countries that have opened up their door...

September 21, 2016 11:53 AM

Indonesia: 10 dead, three missing in floods and landslides in Java Island

In Indonesia, at least 10 people were killed and three others are missing in flash flooding and landslides in Java Island. National Disaster agency said, in a statement that torrential rain triggered flash flooding in Garut in West Java early morning causing river bursting its banks. It said, thirty...

September 21, 2016 10:41 AM

30 countries to ratify Paris climate accord at UN

United Nations says, 30 States would formally join the Paris Agreement on climate change, moving it closer to reality. It said countries including Argentina, Brazil and Mexico, Bangladesh, Singapore, Thailand and United Arab Emirates would submit their ratification today at the UN General Assembly. ...

September 21, 2016 10:40 AM

Ban Ki-moon makes no reference to Kashmir in final UNGA address

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz's efforts to internationalise the Kashmir issue appeared to have gained no traction<br/>as UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon made no reference to Kashmir in his final speech to the UN General Assembly. At the opening session of the General Debate yesterday, Ba...

September 21, 2016 10:34 AM

Syria conflict: US holds Russia responsible for aid convoy attack

US has said it holds Russia responsible for the attack on an UN aid convoy in Aleppo. White House spokesman, Ben Rhodes said it is an enormous humanitarian tragedy and Russian Government is responsible for the airstrikes. <br/><br/>However, Russia strongly denies involvement of its own o...

September 21, 2016 8:41 AM

Death toll mounts to 44 in anti-Kabila unrest in DR Congo

In DR Congo, at least 44 people, including 37 demonstrators and six police officers, have been killed in protests over Congolese President Joseph Kabila's perceived bid to extend his rule, Human Rights Watch said. The unrest in the Democratic Republic of Congo started on Monday after its electi...

September 21, 2016 7:09 AM

Federal officials charge New Jersey suspect with planting bombs

In US, Federal prosecutors yesterday charged suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami with planting bombs in New York and New Jersey. Twenty nine people were injured when a bomb went off in the Chelsea neighbourhood of Manhattan on Saturday. The new federal charges include use of a weapon of mass destruction, bomb...

September 21, 2016 7:02 AM

193 countries sign declaration to stamp out drug-resistant infections

The 193 countries of the United Nations have signed a landmark declaration to rid the world of drug-resistant infections or superbugs. Six years in the making, the international commitment could prevent 700,000 deaths a year, say experts. <br/><br/>It is the fourth time a UN declaration ...

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