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Arrests in Europe in response to terror attacks rising says statistics till 2015

Brussels, July 25 (JEN) While Europe is witnessing some major terror attacks by the Islamists in recent times triggering Islamophobia and heightened security measures, according to statistics of the period 2006 to 2015, arrests in response to terror strikes are rising majorly. Most of these attacks are by separatists while attacks which are religiously inspired are rising as well. more

Venezuela: At least three killed as police, protesters face-off in Caracas

Caracas, Jul 21 (JEN): At least three people have died and another 300 have been arrested as police and protesters engaged in a deadly clash in the national capital on Thursday, reports said ...

US questions Pakistan's contribution towards anti-terrorism activities

Washington/Islamabad, Jul 20 (JEN): Days after declaring its intention of not paying Pakistan any money for its anti-terrorism drive, the US struck again on Wednesday, accusing the former of ...

More flexibility and mobility for UN peacekeepers in DR Congo – senior official says

New York, July 20(Just Earth News): The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is changing how it operates to become more flexible and mobile, the ...

UN chief welcomes Seoul’s proposal to reopen dialogue with Pyongyang

New York, July 20(Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday welcomed the move by the Republic of Korea to lower tensions on the Korean Peninsula, his spokesperson sa ...

International community needs to 'change narrative' about Africa – UN chief Guterres

New York, July 20(Just Earth News): Briefing the Security Council on their strengthened collaboration, top officials from the African Union (AU) and the United Nations on Wednesday highlig ...

On Nelson Mandela Day, UN celebrates South African leader’s service to humanity

New York, July 19(Just Earth News): Marking what would have been Nelson Mandela’s 99th birthday, the United Nations on Tuesday honoured his lifetime of service and dedication to justice an ...

UN deputy chief highlights importance of public institutions in reaching development goals

New York, July 19(Just Earth News): United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed on Tuesday urged public institutions to embrace the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its ...

Japanese YouTube star Piko Taro makes first UN appearance, promotes Global Goals

New York, July 18(Just Earth News): Japanese entertainer Piko Taro, famous for his “Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen” (PPAP) viral music video, has joined the ranks of celebrities who promote the ...

Despite some improvements, food security remains dire in Syria – UN agencies

New York, July 18(Just Earth News): In spite of improvements in wheat production in war-torn Syria – about 12 per cent more than last year's record low – the overall food security situat ...