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New resolution on pandemic truce presented to U.N. Security Council
The German-Estonian text makes no mention of the World Health Organization
Russia, China boycott U.N. Security Council meeting on Syria
'Regrettably, our Western partners, and their allies, insisted on holding this meeting behind closed doors in an informal setting despite the slogans of openness and transparency of the Security Council,' says Russia's UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia
U.N. chief calls for Security Council unity over pandemic
Security Council members gather after weeks of disagreement – especially between the United States and China, where the coronavirus outbreak began in December
After criticism, segment of U.N. Security Council meet made public
One French-speaking diplomat says the enforced English was torturous, because it was impossible to correct speeches before they are said aloud
In first, U.N. Security Council approves resolutions remotely
The virtual votes temporarily end the famous spectacle of the Security Council, where diplomats theatrically raise their hands to vote or veto and can take advantage of the cameras to passionately attack other countries
As virus spreads, U.N. appeal for ceasefires gets worldwide positive response
Armed groups in Cameroon, the Philippines, Yemen and Syria move to reduce violence as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appeals for ceasefire
U.N. Security Council stalemate over coronavirus
Russia repeatedly opposes 'virtual' meetings by video to allow voting sessions. One diplomat describes the Russian stance as 'idiotic.'
U.S. requests UN Security Council meeting on Iran – diplomats
The meeting will deal with the attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf and the downing of a US reconnaissance drone
Shops reopen as Sudan generals, protesters agree to talk
But the main gold market in central Khartoum remains shut, and many residents still prefer to remain indoors given the heavy deployment of security forces across the capital
World powers demand halt to Libya advance
Libyan National Army commander Khalifa Haftar launches an offensive to take the capital held by a UN-backed unity government and an array of militias
U.N. council hails Central Africa peace deal as important step
In a unanimous statement, the United Nations Security Council welcomes the deal and urges all sides to implement it 'in good faith and without delay'
U.N. envoy on first Yemen port city visit after truce
A UN official says Martin Griffiths is in the Red Sea port city to oversee the truce deal's implementation and 'follow up on preparations' for a new monitoring mission
Russia raises North Korea sanctions at UN Security Council
Russia requests for a closed-door meeting of the UN Security Council
U.S. must act, but not rush decision on Syria – Haley
'You don't rush decisions like this, says US Ambassador Nikki Haley about plan to launch military action on Syria
UN backs Syria ceasefire as death toll in rebel enclave tops 500
The measure, however, did not specify when the truce would go into force beyond saying it should be 'without delay'
Death toll in Syria enclave tops 500 after UN delays truce vote
(UPDATED) At least 29 civilians have been killed in fresh strikes on Eastern Ghouta on Saturday, says the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights
Syria regime strikes kill 6 civilians in Ghouta – monitor
President Bashar al-Assad's regime intensifies its bombardment of the besieged region outside Damascus
Former UN chief Annan says Rohingya must return to Myanmar
Kofi Annan, who led an advisory commission to the Myanmar government, says world powers must work with the country's military and civilian leaders to end the refugee crisis
U.S. formally requests UN vote Monday on North Korea
Washington has presented a draft UN resolution calling for an oil embargo on North Korea an assets freeze on Kim Jong Un a ban on textiles and an end to payments of North Korean guest workers
China's Xi calls for South Korea ties to get back on track
We re willing to work with South Korea to preserve the hard won results properly handle disputes put China South Korea relations back onto a normal track says Chinese President Xi Jinping
Pentagon chief warns Syria against using chemical weapons
Mattis makes the comments during a one day visit for talks with Israeli leaders who strongly supported a recent US strike against a Syrian airbase in retaliation for an alleged chemical attack on a rebel held town
Questions and answers on Israeli settlements
The UN Security Council has recently passed a landmark resolution condemning Israeli settlements in east Jerusalem and the West Bank
UN Security Council postpones vote on Israeli settlements – diplomats
Egypt requests the delay to allow time for consultations on a resolution that will demand Israel to halt its settlement activities in the Palestinian territories and east Jerusalem
Saudi coalition, Huthis violate rights in Yemen – UN report
The actions amount to violations of international humanitarian law according to the report by a panel of experts
UN approves deal for Italy, Netherlands to share Council seat
Italy will take up the seat on January 1 2017 and then make way for the Netherlands in 2018
Russia pledges more Syria raids, opposition sets truce terms
Russia pledges to continue to back Syrian government forces again ‘terrorism’ while UN led ceasefire talks scheduled for Saturday have been moved to an unspecified date
Russia says 'regrets' UN rejection to rein in Turkey over Syria
The Kremlin adds that Russia is set to continue its support for Syrian President Bashar al Assad s ground offensive against terrorist organizations
Main Syrian opposition to join Geneva peace talks
Backed by external powers embroiled in Syria s war the talks are seeking to end a conflict that has killed more than 260 000 people and fueled the meteoric rise of the extremist Islamic State group
EU welcomes Libya's UN deal as step toward stability
The UN Security Council has urged Libyan factions to sign a proposal in a bid to stem rising violence and the spread of radical organizations
Arab League to discuss failed Palestinian UN bid Jan 15
The meeting will review a number of issues the main one being the developments regarding the Palestinian case especially after failing to pass the UN bid Deputy Secretary General Ahmed Helly tells reporters
China fails in bid to block UN meeting on North Korea
Pyongyang s ally says the Security Council is not the forum to discuss human rights issues
North Korea faces UN Security Council scrutiny
The top UN body has focused on North Korea s nuclear program as a security threat but the scope has widened to human rights
US slaps sanctions on 12 'terrorist' group supporters
The sanctions would see any US assets belonging to those affected frozen while any transactions with US persons would be prohibited
Bolivia calls to end UN Security Council at G77 summit
The UN body should be eliminated because it has encouraged wars and invasions by imperial powers to appropriate natural resources of invaded countries says Bolivia president Evo Morales
Iran nuclear deal 'very likely' by July deadline: Rouhani
We can achieve this Iranian President Hassan Rouhani tells reporters adding that the deadline can be extended by another 6 months if a deal is not reached in time
Moscow to veto UN resolution on ICC for Syria: envoy
It will be the fourth time for Moscow to use its veto power to block Western resolutions since the start of the conflict 3 and a half years ago
Russia, China seek mutual support in Putin visit
President Vladimir Putin visits China as Russia s relations with the US and the EU plunge to a post Cold War low while China is locked in bitter territorial rows with Vietnam and the Philippines
UN peacekeepers 'should use force more often' – report
The evaluation by the UN s Office of Internal Oversight Services notes a reluctance to deploy force – even when it had been authorized by the United Nations Security Council
UN Security Council holds crisis talks on Ukraine
A UN official says the situation in the Ukraine has become more combustible than ever
China weighs in as S.Sudan peace talks open
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says his country was trying to help in efforts to broker an end to fighting in South Sudan as South Sudan s government and rebels finally began formal peace talks in Addis Ababa
Jordan elected to UN Security Council
Jordan won 178 votes of the 193 members of the UN General Assembly and was the only candidate for the post vacated by Saudi Arabia
Saudi rights abuses criticised at UN review
Saudi Arabia condemned for its human rights abuses including the death penalty and discrimination against women
Russia slams Saudi Arabia for rejecting UN council seat
Russia sharply criticizes Saudi Arabia for rejecting membership at the UN Security Council
Saudi turns down UN Security Council membership: ministry
Saudi Arabia s foreign ministry turned down the country s membership to the UN Security Council
Russia holding UN Council 'hostage' on Syria, says US
The US sees no way to seek Security Council approval for action against the Assad regime due to Russia s blocking
Russia opposes Syria resolutions for strikes: diplomat
Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov said Russia would oppose UNSC resolutions permitting military strikes against Syria
Egypt: Friday of 'anger' or restraint?
Islamists in Cairo call for more rallies on Friday but the head of the UN Security Council urges restraint
North Korea crisis: How did it come to this?
Crisis erupts when Pyongyang fired a long range missile that splashed near the Philippines in December 12
UN orders new nuclear sanctions against NoKor
The United Nations Security Council tightens restrictions on North Korea s financial dealings notably its bulk cash transfers
Gulf states call for rapid Syria political transition
Representatives of the six oil rich Gulf Cooperation Council states call for a rapid political transition in war torn Syria
