United Nations
UN vote will help Iran deal pass US Congress
The Iran nuclear deal faces its greatest risk from Democrats in US Congress
United NationsDebt write-off could boost Caribbean development
ECLAC's proposal runs counter to the politically risky message of fiscal austerity
CaribbeanSyria refugee marginalisation raises regional risks
The vast majority of refugees remain within the region, with Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan hosting the largest numbers
SyriaArms embargo issue will not block Iran nuclear deal
As talks enter their final days, differences have arisen over the UN ban on conventional arms imports
IranEU Med mission impact would increase with UN backing
The EU's new mission against Mediterranean people-smuggling is hostage to Libyan politics
EUPalestinian ICC bid on Gaza conflict could backfire
The Palestinian decision to join the ICC as a state forms part of its escalatory international campaign against Israel
PalestiniansUN Yemen talks unlikely to end conflict in near term
Although the conflict is in stalemate, neither the Saudi-led coalition nor the Huthis are ready to stop fighting
YemenFossil fuels will face disinvestments globally
The Paris summit on climate change will take place in December, though important decisions will be taken outside it
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