By Mantoe Phakathi MBABANE, Sep 11 2020 (IPS) – Addressing delegates at the end of the virtual 3rd Fair Share for Children Summit, 2014 Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi told global citizens that “business as usual” in dealing with COVID-19…
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US support for peaceful solution of Rohingya crisis assured
Dhaka, Sept 11 – The USA has assured Bangladesh that it will continue its support to bring about a peaceful resolution to the protracted Rohingya crisis. The assurance came during a phone call by US Defence Secretary Mark Esper to…
5 things to do to protect children’s rights during Covid-19
By Zama Neff “It does not make me happy that my children are no longer going to school,” the mother of two preschool-age children in North Kivu, a conflict-affected region in the Democratic Republic of Congo, told us. “Years don’t…
COVID-19 may have been in Los Angeles before China reported
LOS ANGELES, Sept 11, 2020 (BSS/XINHUA) – A new study by American researchers, released on Thursday, suggests the deadly coronavirus may have already reached Los Angeles by late December, actively circulating in the area months before the first definitive cases…
Huge fire breaks out at Beirut port a month after explosion
Beirut, AP/UNB, Sept 10 – A huge fire broke out Thursday at the Port of Beirut, the site of last month’s catastrophic explosion that killed nearly 200 people and devastated parts of the capital.
UK delivers £500m in projects for Commonwealth citizens
From providing antibiotics to more than nine million people to prevent blinding trachoma to building a Clean Ocean Alliance of 34 countries, more than 40 projects have been delivered during the United Kingdom’s leadership of the Commonwealth, a new report…
Coronavirus global death toll passes 900,000; cases 27.7 mn
Paris, Sept 10 – The global toll from the coronavirus pandemic has topped 900,000 deaths since it first appeared in China late last year, according to an AFP tally late Wednesday.
Care for Poorest, Underserved Children for a Better World
By Stella Paul IPS senior correspondent Stella Paul interviews KERRY KENNEDY, president of Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Human Rights, about why allocating funding for the poorest and most underserved children is a vital component of creating a better world.
Global death toll from coronavirus 896,127, cases 27.4 mn
The global total death toll from Covid-19 claimed to 896,127 as of Wednesday morning, according to the latest tally from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) .
ICC urged to quickly prosecute guilty Myanmar Army men
The International Criminal Court (ICC) should swiftly prosecute two Myanmar Army soldiers who have confessed to their involvement in massacres, rape, and other crimes against Rohingya in Myanmar, and the court should facilitate witness protection for them, said Fortify Rights…
UK judge rejects bid to delay Assange extradition hearing
London, AP/UNB, Sept 08 – A British judge on Monday rejected a request by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s lawyers for to delay his extradition hearing until the next year. His lawyers requested to give more time to respond to US…
KSA asks US for fair, permanent solution for Palestinians
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman told US President Donald Trump that the kingdom is eager to achieve a fair and permanent solution to the Palestinian issue, which he said was the main starting point of the kingdom’s proposed Arab Peace Initiative.
300 Rohingyas found on beach in Indonesia
Almost 300 Rohingya Muslims were found on a beach in Indonesia’s Aceh province Monday, reports AP.They were evacuated by military, police and Red Cross volunteers, the authorities said.
WikiLeaks’ Assange to fight US extradition bid in UK court
London, AP/UNB, Sept 06 – WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is set to challenge the U.S. government’s attempt to extradite him on spying charges over the site’s publication of secret U.S. military documents in a UK court.
Bangladesh sends 3,360 kgs glassware to Lebanon
Dhaka, Sept 06 – Bangladesh has sent a total of 3,360 kgs glassware to Lebanon as emergency aid, responding to a request from the country.
Chinese Embassy ‘regrets’ sending gift to Khaleda on 15 Aug
The Chinese Embassy in Dhaka has regretted sending gifts to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on her “fake birthday”, mentioning that it was a “mistake” on their part, says an informed source on Sunday.
Global Covid-19 deaths reach 879, 307, cases 26.8 mn
The global total death toll from Covid-19 reached 879,307 on Sunday , according to the latest tally provided by the Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
Qatar Accuses UAE of Racial Discord in UN’s Highest Court
By Samira Sadeque UNITED NATIONS, Sep 3 2020 (IPS) – Qatar officials reiterated their claim on Wednesday that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) be held responsible for their “discrimination” against Qatari citizens, as the third day of public hearings proceeded…
Myanmar urged to ensure all Rohingya can vote in Nov polls
14 Rohingya-led refugee organisations call on Myanmar Union Election Commission for the right to vote. Fortify Rights on Thursday said the government of Myanmar should ensure all voting-age Rohingya—including refugees in Bangladesh—have the right and opportunity to vote in the…
US Sanctions International Criminal Court Prosecutor
Trump Administration’s Action Tries to Block Justice for World’s Worst Crimes (Washington, DC) – The Trump administration’s unprecedented imposition of asset freezes on prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) shows an egregious disregard for victims of the world’s worst…
ICC condemns US economic sanctions
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has condemned the economic sanctions imposed by the US on the Court’s Prosecutor and a member of her Office.
Genocide: Canada, Holland call for supporting Gambia in ICJ
The Netherlands and Canada have said States parties to the Genocide Convention must resolve to prevent genocide but also, critically, to hold perpetrators in Myanmar to account.
Alexei Navalny: Russia opposition man poisoned with Novichok
There is “unequivocal proof” that Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a Novichok nerve agent, Germany has said. Chancellor Angela Merkel said he was a victim of attempted murder and the world would look to Russia for answers.
International Criminal Court officials sanctioned by US
The US has imposed sanctions on senior officials in the International Criminal Court (ICC), including chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused the court of “illegitimate attempts to subject Americans to its jurisdiction”.
5th BIMSTEC Summit in Jan; Bhutan names Lekphell as next SG
Dhaka, Sept 02 – The 5th BIMSTEC Summit, preceded by the 17th BIMSTEC Ministerial meeting, is proposed to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka in the first half of January 2021 subject to the improved COVID situation.
Innocent Zahid released from jail after 20 years
Khulna, Sept 1 – Innocent Sheikh Zahid, who was in jail for the last 20 years on the charge of killing his wife and child, was released from the jail finally on Monday night. Sheikh Zahid, 50, walked out from…
“No deal” BREXIT: An accident waiting to happen
Brendan Donnelly In an interesting article in this weekend’s Sunday Times, its political correspondent Tim Shipman warns that the chances of a “no deal” Brexit are higher than usually assumed. He attributes this risk largely to misunderstandings by the EU…
Japan PM Shinzo Abe ‘intends to resign’
Tokyo, AP/UNB, Aug 28 – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has expressed his willingness to step down citing his declining health conditions, according to media reports.
Delhi 2020 religious riots: Amnesty accuses police abuses
Indian police “committed serious human rights violations” during deadly religious riots in Delhi earlier this year, Amnesty International alleges.
Global Covid-19 cases surge past 24 mn, deaths 824,230
The confirmed global coronavirus cases surpassed 24 million on Thursday, according to the latest tally from Johns Hopkins University (JHU). Besides, over 824,230 fatalities have been recorded globally, the JHU data showed.