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Russia blocks UN condemnation of North Korea's missile launch
Jul 06, 2017 15:55Russian diplomats have objected to a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) condemnation of North Korea's recent missile launch, saying the US-drafted statement referred to it as an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
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Qatar lobbying with UNSC members to lift Saudi-led bans
Jul 01, 2017 08:46Qatar has been lobbying with the non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) against a Saudi-led embargo of the country.
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North Korea 'fully rejects' UNSC sanctions, vows to continue with nuclear, missile programs
Jun 04, 2017 09:42North Korea says it "fully rejects" the fresh wave of sanctions imposed on some of its companies and individuals by the United Nations Security Council, vowing to continue with its nuclear and missile programs without a delay.
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UN Security Council imposes fresh sanctions on North Korea over missile tests
Jun 03, 2017 00:43The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has imposed a fresh array of sanctions on North Korea in response to a number of missile tests carried out by Pyongyang this year.
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UNSC to hold emergency meeting over latest N Korea missile test
May 21, 2017 23:39The United Nations Security Council is set for a closed-door meeting over North Korea's latest missile tests that have been seen as a breakthrough in the North's missile program.
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Russia calls UNSC meeting, warns against Saudi raid on Yemeni city
Mar 18, 2017 13:33During a meeting of the UN Security Council convened by Russia, the Kremlin has warned about “grave humanitarian consequences” that would come if Saudi Arabia goes ahead with a plan to attack Yemen's western port city of Hudaydah.
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North Korea rejects UNSC condemnation of missile test
Feb 15, 2017 14:14North Korea has rejected the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)’s condemnation of its recent missile test launch, citing a “sovereign right” to such tests.
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Muslims must unite behind UN vote against Israel settlements: Iran
Dec 26, 2016 14:08An Iranian official has urged all Muslim countries to stand united behind a recently-approved United Nations Security Council resolution that censures Israel for its settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories.
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UN Security Council approves monitoring of Aleppo evacuations
Dec 19, 2016 14:03The United Nations Security Council has unanimously approved a resolution to deploy UN observers to the Syrian city of Aleppo.
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Russia says will not back French-proposed resolution on Aleppo
Dec 19, 2016 02:15Russia says it does not support a UN Security Council resolution drafted by France that calls for the deployment of international observers to Syria's Aleppo to monitor the evacuation of civilians and protect those who remain.