United Nations

  • Jun 1, 2010
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ISRAEL/INTERNATIONAL: Aid ships raid weakens Netanyahu

The UN Security Council (UNSC) today condemned the violence that led to at least nine civilian...

Israel
  • Jun 1, 2010
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IRAN/UN: IAEA report raises likelihood of sanctions

The IAEA yesterday released a report declaring that Iran has now produced enough nuclear fuel to...

Iran
  • May 20, 2010
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IRAN/UN: Proposed sanctions will have limited effect

The UN Security Council (UNSC) on May 18 began considering a draft resolution for sanctions...

Iran
  • May 19, 2010
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INTERNATIONAL: Crime links aid counter-terror efforts

Growing links between terrorist/guerrilla groups and organised crime networks pose significant...

  • May 19, 2010
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IRAN/UN: Draft sanctions package avoids energy sector

Washington yesterday presented a draft sanctions package against Iran to the UN Security Council...

Iran
  • May 17, 2010
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CONGO-KINSHASA: Prospects dim for security reform

A UN Security Council mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on May 15 linked the...

Congo-Kinshasa
  • May 17, 2010
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IRAN/INTERNATIONAL: Fuel swap deal to delay sanctions

Iran today signed a deal with Brazil and Turkey to swap 1,200 kg of low-enriched uranium for...

Iran
  • May 14, 2010
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INTERNATIONAL: Targeted sanctions require UN reforms

Targeted or 'smart' UN sanctions have become increasingly prominent over the last decade.