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Lebanon: Int’l Pressure to Hold Parliamentary Elections on Time

The International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG) has openly joined forces to push the Lebanese authorities to hold the parliamentary elections on their scheduled date on May 15. The ISG met in Beirut on Friday to review preparations for the upcoming polls. Echoing the recent Security Council press statement on…

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Two weeks after Burkina Faso coup, U.N. Security Council expresses 'serious concern'

The United Nations Security Council expressed "serious concern about the unconstitutional change of government" in Burkina Faso in a statement more than two weeks after a military coup deposed President Roch Kabore.

Reuters

US and Russia clash over use and impact of UN sanctions

The United States and its allies clashed with Russia and China in the U.N. Security Council over the usefulness and impact of U.N. sanctions, currently imposed on countries from North Korea to Yemen and Congo as well the al-Qaida and Islamic State extremist groups and their affiliates and supporters

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At UN, Russia, China call out 'unilateral' sanctions

Russia, facing the threat of Western penalties over Ukraine, and China on Monday spoke out against what they called "unilateral" sanctions imposed by countries without the backing of the United Nations Security Council.

Bangkok Post

UNSC Calls on Lebanon to Investigate Attacks on UNIFIL

The UN Security Council, in a statement issued on Friday, called on the Lebanese authorities to investigate the attacks against the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and to bring those involved to justice. The members of the Security Council “deplored the incidents that took place on 22 December…

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Iconic Tapestry of Picasso's 'Guernica' Is Back at the UN

The iconic tapestry of Pablo Picasso’s “Guernica,” which is considered by numerous art critics as perhaps the most powerful anti-war painting in history, returned to its place of honor at the United Nations on Saturday after a year-long absence that angered and dismayed many UN diplomats and staff. The tapestry…

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One year since Myanmar coup, U.N. Security Council backs 'will of the people'

The U.N. Security Council said on Wednesday it was deeply concerned by a continuing state of emergency imposed by the military in Myanmar and pushed for talks to resolve the situation in line "with the will and interests of the people."

Reuters

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UN calls for halt to Myanmar violence, return to democracy

The U.N. Security Council is calling for an immediate cessation of violence throughout Myanmar as the country’s military coup enters a second year

The Independent UK

US Calls for Emergency UN Security Council Meeting on N.Korea

The United States has requested an emergency meeting on Thursday of the UN Security Council on North Korea, which launched its most powerful missile since 2017 last weekend, diplomatic sources said Tuesday. The meeting is expected to be held behind closed doors. It is up to Russia, the president of…

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US asks UN to meet on North Korea missile that can reach US

The United States is calling for the U.N. Security Council to meet on North Korea’s most recent test of an intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of reaching Guam

The Independent UK

U.S. asks U.N. Security Council to meet Thursday on N.Korea -diplomats

The United States, supported by Britain and France, has asked the U.N. Security Council to meet behind closed-doors on Thursday over North Korea's launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile, diplomats said on Tuesday.

Reuters

UN Extends Libya Mission after US-Russia Dispute over Envoy

The UN Security Council voted Monday to extend its political mission in Libya for just three months after a dispute between the West and Russia over the appointment of a new top UN envoy for the North African country, which is trying to form a united government after 10 years…

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US and Russia trade accusations about Ukraine at UN Security Council

WASHINGTON — A stormy, angry session of the United Nations’ highest body on Monday heightened deep global rifts and raised new accusations about the Russian troop buildup around Ukraine, with the American and Russian sides harshly accusing each other of escalating the conflict.

Los Angeles Times

UN extends Libya mission after US-Russia dispute over envoy

The U.N. Security Council has voted to extend its political mission in Libya for just three months after a dispute between the West and Russia

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to visit Ukraine as US, Russia exchange barbs at Security Council

The US, UK and other allies say they are prepared to introduce sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin should the country invade Ukraine, after a crisis meeting of the UN Security Council overnight.

Al Jazeera

US and Russia spar over Ukraine crisis at UN Security Council

Washington warns of ‘horrific’ war in Ukraine as Moscow accuses US of drumming up threat of Russian invasion.

Axios

U.S. and Russia clash over Ukraine at UN Security Council

“If Russia further invades Ukraine, none of us will be able to say we didn’t see it coming," the U.S. ambassador said.

The New Daily

US faces off with Russia over Ukraine crisis

After the UN Security Council met to discuss Ukraine, US President Joe Biden warned Russia faced "swift and severe consequences" if it avoided diplomacy.

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Reuters

Russia, U.S. clash at U.N. over Russian troop build-up near Ukraine

Tensions between Russia and the United States over Moscow's troop build-up near Ukraine spilled into the United Nations Security Council on Monday, with both countries accusing each other of being "provocative."

The Independent UK

Ukraine crisis updates: What to know amid the fears of war

Talks to stave off the threat of war in Eastern Europe are moving to the United Nations Security Council

Radio France Internationale

UN Security Council meets to consider Ukraine crisis; US warns Russia

The United Nations Security Council meets on Monday to discuss the Ukraine crisis, with Washington vowing to hold Moscow accountable for any further territorial incursions. The Biden administration continues to work with Nato allies on a range of sanctions in the event of a Russian invasion.

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Russia, US, Ukraine to Square Off at UN Security Council

The UN Security Council is scheduled to meet Monday for the first time on Russia´s troop buildup and threatening actions against Ukraine at the request of the United States, and all key players are expected to square off in public over the possibility of a Russian invasion and its global…

The Independent UK

Russia, US, Ukraine to square off at UN Security Council

The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to meet Monday for the first time on Russia’s troop buildup and threatening actions against Ukraine at the request of the United States

France 24

UN Security Council to meet over Ukraine as US Senate readies new sanctions

The UN Security Council is due to meet in public on Monday, at the request of the United States, to discuss Russia’s troop build-up on the border with Ukraine as international diplomacy aimed at easing tensions moves to the world body in New York.

Reuters

Explainer-Can the U.N. do more than just talk about Russia, Ukraine crisis?

The U.N. Security Council is due to meet in public on Monday, at the request of the United States, to discuss Russia's troop build-up on the border with Ukraine as international diplomacy aimed at easing tensions moves to the world body in New York.

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