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As Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas prepares to submit a resolution to the United Nations for recognition of Palestinian statehood, Israeli officials are sounding the alarm, predicting that between 50 and 70 countries will abstain or vote against the resolution in the General Assembly. The Palestinians, however, are expected to
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The United Nations Security Council has agreed to deploy a mission to Libya to support the country's transitional authorities in their reconstruction efforts. The mission, known as the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), will be led by a Special Representative of the Secretary-General for an initial
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The United States is planning to dispatch its top officials to the Middle East as the Palestinians announced their plan to seek international recognition for a state at the UN. The move, which could lead to a clash with the Obama administration, comes as peace talks between Israel and the
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The Palestinian territories have launched a campaign to rally support for United Nations recognition as an independent state. The campaign, which will involve demonstrations in the Palestinian territories and worldwide, is set to culminate in a diplomatic showdown at the UN, where the US and Israel are leading opposition to
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US Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice expressed deep concerns over Iran's continued violations of UN sanctions, including the loading of and preparation for the spinning of centrifuges at the Qom facility, and the importance of continued toughened enforcement of the sanctions regime. She also discussed the
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The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appealed to major regional organizations to join forces with the UN to provide emergency aid and support to the new Libyan authorities after the ouster of Colonel Muammar al-Qadhafi's regime. The UN has released $1.5 billion in frozen Qadhafi regime
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UK Prime Minister David Cameron has urged Colonel Moammar Gadhafi's regime to stop fighting and relinquish control over Libya as rebel forces entered the capital city of Tripoli. Cameron emphasized that the task now is to support Libya's transition to a democratic and inclusive country under
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The head of the United Nations nuclear agency, Yukiya Amano, has emphasized the importance of compliance with the international nuclear weapons non-proliferation treaty. He named Iran, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), and Syria as countries that are not in full compliance with their obligations. Amano urged these
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The head of the United Nations nuclear agency, Yukiya Amano, has emphasized the importance of all States complying with their obligations under the international nuclear weapons non-proliferation treaty. In a keynote address to the 23rd UN Conference on Disarmament Issues, Amano named Iran, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
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The United Nations Security Council, recognizing the devastating impact of attacks on schools and hospitals, has called for all parties to conflict to be held accountable for such violations. The Council, in a unanimous resolution, has added attacks on places of learning and healing to the list of grave violations
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South Korea has stepped up its bid to regain a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council in 2013-2014, hoping it will help reduce tensions with North Korea. Meanwhile, Brazilian mining giant Vale has withdrawn its offer to acquire Metorex Ltd. after a higher bid from Jinchuan Group. Fortescue Metals
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As South Sudan prepares for independence, a coalition of international nongovernmental organizations is warning the United Nations to ensure a strong mandate for its peacekeepers and to increase the number of troops deployed to the region after July 9, 2011. The UN Security Council is set to authorize a new
