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India, Mexico, Norway, Ireland elected to U.N. Security Council
India will now have a seat at the same table as China, just days after the two nations disputed their Himalayan border
7 nations vying for 5 U.N. Security Council seats
Hoping to woo delegates, both Canada and Ireland have brought out superstar power with Celine Dion and Bono, respectively
China faces mounting pressure over Hong Kong security law
The US, Britain, Canada, and Australia lead criticism of the planned law, which would punish secession, subversion of state power, terrorism, and acts that endanger national security
China refuses UN Security Council meeting on Hong Kong
'This is another example of the Chinese Communist Party's fear of transparency and international accountability for its actions,' Washington's UN mission says
U.S. prevents UN Council vote on pandemic truce – diplomats
The US delegation in the UN Security Council says that their country cannot support the draft resolution calling for a ceasefire
U.N. calls for '2 state' solution to be respected in Middle East
The UN reiterates its support for a solution 'where two democratic states, Israel and Palestine, live side by side in peace within secure and recognized borders'
New clashes in Libya despite U.N. ceasefire call
Despite the truce, there has been sporadic fighting almost every day near Tripoli, and arms continue to flow into the country
Tripoli airport hit by rocket fire as U.N. slams Libya arms violations
The Libyan capital's sole functioning airport comes under renewed fire as fighting breaks out hours after the UN mission in the country condemned ongoing violations of an arms embargo
ICC prosecutor announces probe into 'war crimes' in Palestinian territories
'War crimes have been or are being committed in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip,' says Prosecutor Fatou Besouda
U.S., North Korea on collision course as New Year deadline looms
The United States calls a UN Security Council meeting on North Korea's series of rocket launches, the latest return to antagonism as diplomacy languishes
Libya strongman Haftar has U.S. backing, experts say
By refusing to condemn an airstrike on a detention center that killed dozens of migrants blamed on Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar by his rivals, Washington is showing whose side it is on
Six killed in Libya capital as diplomats debate ceasefire
(UPDATED) Diplomats have long complained that Libyan peace efforts have been stymied by major power backing for the rival sides, with Haftar ally Russia quibbling over the proposed wording of the ceasefire demand
Pence asks U.N. to recognize Guaido as Venezuela's leader
Washington will present a draft resolution to the UN Security Council aimed at recognizing Juan Guaido and appointing his representative as the ambassador to the world body
Battle for Tripoli escalates as U.N. prepares to meet
The violence has already displaced thousands and left several dozen people dead. The UN warns that nearly half a million children in Tripoli are 'at immediate risk.'
U.S. slaps new sanctions on Venezuela regime as Russia ups support
The US says it's targeting 6 Venezuelan military officers for stopping their aid from coming through the border, while Moscow promises relief through President Nicolas Maduro
Bangladesh tells U.N. it will no longer take in Myanmar refugees
'Here, I regret to inform the council that Bangladesh would no longer be in a position to accommodate more people from Myanmar,' says Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Shahidul Haque
United Nations to vote on dueling U.S., Russia drafts on Venezuela
The US puts forward a measure calling for presidential elections to end the political standoff, while Russia urges a peaceful settlement of the crisis, recalling that aid deliveries to Venezuela require the consent of Maduro's government
U.S. calls to 'stand with freedom' in Venezuela as EU gives ultimatum
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also denounces Russia and China, which have stood by Maduro. Meanwhile, Russia denounces the United States for interference.
UN chief says Libya's militias should not run prisons
In his report to the Security Council, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges the Libyan government to bring all prisons under its control and free from the grip of militias
U.N. council regrets Somalia's decision to expel envoy
Still, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres agrees to appoint a new envoy to replace Nicholas Haysom in Somalia
UN Council votes to send observers to Yemen
After tough negotiations, the United Nations Security Council unanimously approves the deployment of observers to war-torn Yemen
U.N. wants Syria to account for war dead, detainees
The UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria says it is crucial to push the Syrian government to give a full account after it began in May to release death notifications
Yemen peace push gathers pace ahead of U.N. envoy's visit
A UN draft resolution on Yemen presented to the Security Council calls for an immediate truce in the battleground port city of Hodeida
Hamas announces ceasefire with Israel after worst escalation in years
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the military have yet to comment on the announcement
U.N. Security Council meets on Gaza violence
Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour says the council is 'paralyzed' and has 'failed to shoulder its responsibility' to take action to end the violence
United Kingdom to urge Security Council action over Yemen
Conflict-ravaged Yemen is now a 'living hell' for children with thousands dying every year from malnutrition and easily preventable diseases, a top UN official says
U.N. Security Council asked to meet on Myanmar atrocities report
The request is likely to run into opposition from China, which has friendly ties with Myanmar's military and has sought to shield Myanmar from action by the Security Council
Russia blocks publication of U.N. report critical of North Korea
A diplomatic source says Russia's objection stems mainly from a part of the report that said North Korea had exceeded its 2018 import cap for oil that was set by the 2017 sanctions
Western trio warns Syria over chemical weapons use
In a joint statement, the 3 powers say they are 'gravely concerned' over the military offensive in Idlib and the resulting humanitarian consequences
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UN moves to unblock humanitarian aid to North Korea
North Korea's humanitarian crisis has left about 10 million people – nearly half of the population – undernourished, according to UN officials, who have reported a drop in food production in 2017
UN panel finds further evidence of Iran link to Yemen missiles
In a confidential report to the Security Council, a UN panel of experts says it 'continues to believe' that short-range ballistic missiles and other weaponry were transferred from Iran to Yemen after an arms embargo was imposed in 2015
UN Security Council to hold emergency Syria talks
Sweden, which holds the rotating Security Council presidency, requests the closed-door meeting along with Kuwait
Parts of Yemen missiles fired at Saudi Arabia were Iranian-made – UN report
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres tells the Security Council that debris from the missiles fired since July 2017 'share key design features with a known type of missile manufactured' by Iran
Yemen rebel leader defiant as dozens die in battle for key port
(3rd UPDATE) The clashes come as the UN Security Council meet for urgent talks on the military operation and call for the vital Red Sea port to be 'kept open'
Security Council asks Myanmar to cooperate with UN investigators
The UN Security Council is also urging Myanmar to take steps to end decades of discrimination against the Muslim Rohingya, who are denied citizenship rights in the Buddhist-majority country
Calm returns after most severe Israel-Gaza flare-up in years
At the United Nations, envoy for the Middle East Nickolay Mladenov warns the Security Council that the escalation shows 'how close to the brink of war we are every day'
Rohingya will be safe in areas 'designated' for them – Myanmar army chief
Army chief Min Aung Hlaing also cast doubt on the allegations raised by refugees in Bangladesh, many of whom shared stories of extrajudicial killings, arson and rape
Myanmar army chief denies rape of Rohingya as UN visits
Rohingya women and girls in Bangladesh have provided consistent accounts of sexual violence – reports verified by conflict monitors – but Min Aung Hlaing says his forces have 'no such history of sexual abuse'
Security Council envoys hear of rapes, murders from Rohingya refugees
(UPDATED) Some of the Muslim refugees broke down in tears as they told the UN delegates harrowing stories of murder and rape in Myanmar
UN Security Council meets over Syria in remote Swedish farmhouse
'Hopefully there will be some new ideas on the table and I think it'll be on those tracks: the humanitarian situation, the chemical weapons,' says Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom
Chemical inspectors await all-clear to begin work in Syria's Douma
Syrian Ambassador Bashar Jaafari tells a meeting of the UN Security Council that the team of experts will begin work on Wednesday, April 18, once they receive the all-clear from the security detail
U.N. rejects Russia bid to condemn strikes on Syria
The Russian measure would have condemned the 'aggression' against Syria and demanded that US, UK, and France refrain from any further strike
Russia says West only interested in overthrowing Syria's Assad
'We continue to observe dangerous military preparations for an illegal act of force against a sovereign state,' says Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia
UN warns against letting Syria crisis 'spiral' out of control
With the UN Security Council failing thus far to find a diplomatic solution, Secretary General Antonio Guterres warns that time is running out
U.S. blocks UN Security Council statement vs Gaza violence
UN Security Council members call upon "all sides to exercise restraint and prevent a further escalation," the draft says
UN Security Council hears Gaza restraint calls
(UPDATED) Kuwait has requested the meeting to discuss the unraveling situation in Gaza
Britain expels Russian diplomats over spy poisoning
British Prime Minister Theresa May says Russia failed to respond to her demand for an explanation on how a Soviet-designed chemical, Novichok, was used in the English city of Salisbury
UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on poisoning of ex-spy
Britain will brief council members during the open meeting at 1900 GMT on the nerve agent that left ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in critical condition, the British mission to the United Nations says
Syria regime pummels besieged Eastern Ghouta
More than 930 civilians have been killed in the nearly 3-week assault on the last rebel enclave outside the capital, where dozens suffered overnight from a suspected chlorine attack
