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As the outcome of Canada's bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council was announced, Canadian Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon acknowledged the disappointment, but emphasized that the country would continue to pursue its international priorities and values. During a press conference outside the UN Headquarters in
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Sudanese officials, including the foreign minister and head of the ruling National Congress Party, have rejected the deployment of United Nations peacekeepers on the border between the northern and southern Sudan, citing a violation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and the country's sovereignty. The First Vice President
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Diplomats in Vienna have delayed a vote on a motion to refer Iran to the UN Security Council over its nuclear program, citing concerns about strong opposition from a dozen member nations, including Russia and China. This decision comes as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) board meeting concludes, with
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The European Union on Tuesday called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to report Iran's nuclear issue to the UN Security Council and General Assembly, citing Article 12 of the IAEA Statute. France, Germany, and Britain presented a draft resolution to IAEA board members, urging the agency
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The military and political success of the four-day bombing campaign in Iraq is in serious doubt as President Saddam Hussein remains firmly in control, and the US and United Nations policies towards him are in disarray. Despite the US and Britain's claims of achieving their military objective, the
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The foreign ministers of France, Italy, and Germany are urging a significant overhaul of the United Nations' relationship with Iraq in the wake of recent airstrikes by the US and Britain. French Foreign Minister Hubert Vedrine has expressed support for replacing Chief Weapons Inspector Richard Butler, citing the need
Annan, Kofi
The United Nations has reached a critical agreement with Iraq regarding arms inspections, brokered by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. According to the deal, a majority of the permanent members of the UN Security Council will insist on a strict enforcement provision, which would ensure Iraq's compliance with Security
Annan, Kofi
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan left Baghdad after reaching an agreement with Iraq to resolve the crisis over U.N. weapons inspections. Annan and Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz announced at a news conference in Baghdad that a breakthrough agreement had been reached. The agreement aims to remove a
Soldiers
The United States has scaled back its troop commitment to Italy after a day-old announcement sparked criticism from the White House and NATO officials. Initially, 3,500 American troops were set to move from Germany to Italy to prepare for a possible evacuation of United Nations peacekeepers from Bosnia, but
Soldiers
US President Bill Clinton has U-turned on his administration's stance on American involvement in Bosnia, ruling out a broader commitment of troops to support the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operation. In a radio address, Mr. Clinton stated that US forces would only become involved in an "emergency
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Croatia has informed the United Nations Security Council that its 2-day military offensive against Krajina Serbs has ended, with objectives achieved. The announcement came after the council requested a halt to the fighting. However, there was no immediate verification of the claim. The offensive, which involved between 2,000 and
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Palestinian officials are growing increasingly frustrated with the Israeli government's decision to seize Arab-owned land in East Jerusalem, a move they fear could derail the ongoing peace process. The head of the Palestinian team for the Middle East peace process, Faisal Al-Husseini, has announced plans to request a
