United Nations

  • Jun 8, 2010
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RUSSIA/UN/IRAN: Putin signals support for sanctions

In a strong signal of Russian support for UN Security Council (UNSC) sanctions against Iran,...

Russia
  • Jun 7, 2010
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INTERNATIONAL: R2P implementation faces opposition

The R2P principle involves an international commitment to protect civilians from systematic human...

  • Jun 4, 2010
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INTERNATIONAL: Expensive food can fuel instability

The global cost of imported food is expected to rise 11% this year, reaching 921 billion dollars,...

International
  • 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 are limited, but important

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

This growing linkage poses significant challenges to the authorities, but also presents...

  • 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