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Violence in Syria Continues As Russia Stalls UN Resolution
Violence in Syria continued Friday, bringing to more than 50 the number of people killed there over the past two days, as a resolution to curb the bloodshed appeared to be stalled in the United Nations. How People Arrived Here: free syrian army
Human Rights Watch Sharply Criticizes Russia And China for Blocking Action on Syria in the U.N. Security Council
In a new report, Human Rights Watch sharply criticizes Russia and China for blocking action on Syria in the U.N. Security Council and takes aim at other countries that it says have also been obstacles to stopping the 10-month violent repression in Syria....
UN Humanitarian Chief Valerie Amos Meets With Security Council on Israeli Settlements
The United Nations’ humanitarian chief Valerie Amos spoke to the Security Council Wednesday regarding her concerns about the impact of Israeli settlement activity on Palestinian economic development and access to basic services. But the Israeli ambassador...
South Africa Assuming the Presidency of the UN Security Council
President Jacob Zuma is in New York to preside over South Africa assuming the presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of January. How People Arrived Here: south africa president of the un security council
U.N. Security Council Votes Unanimously to End the Authorization of the NATO No-fly Zone Over Libya
The U.N. Security Council has voted unanimously to end the authorization of the NATO no-fly zone over Libya, which was established in March to protect civilians from forces loyal to then-dictator Moammar Gadhafi. The vote was held despite a request from...
U.N. Security Council Fails in Its Responsibility By Not Passing a Resolution Condemning Syria
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the U.N. Security Council has failed in its responsibility by not passing a resolution condemning Syria for its brutal crackdown on civilian protesters.
Security Council to Convene in a Formal Meeting Wednesday to Consider Palestine’s Application for Membership
The U.N. Security Council on Monday took up the issue of the Palestinian bid for full U.N. membership. The meeting was mostly procedural and that the council is expected to meet again on the subject later this week.
United Nations Summit Backs Transition Plans of Libya’s National Transitional Council
A United Nations summit in support of Libya has backed the transition plans of the country’s new authorities and pledged their ongoing support to help the North African country establish the rule of law, uphold key human rights and promote both...
