Topic: United Nations Security Council
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Hugo Chavez: 10 outrageous things he said about the US
Hugo Chavez, whose death was announced Tuesday, will be remembered worldwide as much for what he said as for what he did during his 14-year rule of Venezuela. From the vitriolic to bizarre, here is a list of 10 outrageous comments he made about the “Yankee empire” and its leaders.
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Obama-Netanyahu tensions: Not as bad as 5 other US-Israel low points
Will US-Israel relations fray over Iran? Not likely – they've seen worse.
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Six reasons this UN General Assembly is must-see TV
World leaders descend on New York for the annual United Nations gathering, starting Sept. 25. If the recent past is any guide, it can be a memorable, even explosive, occasion. Here are six moments to watch for, to brace for, this time.
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Why no safe zone in Syria, yet? 5 complications
The flood of Syrian refugees entering Turkey – as many as 5,000 a day for the last 10 days – has ratcheted up the pressure for a safe zone’s creation. But a safe zone is complicated and carries many risks.
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Obama vs. Romney 101: 4 differences on Israel
President Obama's positions on Israeli-Palestinian peace have rankled Israel’s conservative coalition government, while Mitt Romney insists he would be a better friend to Israel. Here are some of the issues on which the candidates differ.
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France backs Deby, may intervene in Chad
After a green light from the UN, France decided Tuesday to scrap its neutrality and help fend off a rebel advance.
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In Chad, put refugees first
An armed rebellion in Chad threatens hundreds of thousands of refugees.
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As fighting rages in Chad, France's new role revealed
France did not repel this weekend's coup attempt on its former colony as it has in the past, but the UN Monday approved unilateral French action to support Chad's government.
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Ahead of Serbian vote, the pull of Russia is felt
Political motives lay behind the decision of Serbia's second-largest city to declare Vladimir Putin an 'honorary citizen'
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Permanent U.S. bases in Iraq unlikely
A US-Iraq security pact won't set troop levels now, but it could set the stage for long-term strategy.
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Genocide prevention: 60 years of abject failure
Darfur reinforces the impotence of this UN mandate.
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Renewed impetus to sanction Iran
Security Council members, plus Germany, agree Tuesday on the outline of a third UN resolution.
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Reporters on the Job
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Gordon Brown calls for greater voice for India in international organizations
The British prime minister wants India to join the Financial Action Task Force, which targets terrorist financing. He also backed a permanent seat on an expanded UN Security Council.
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Interview with presidential front-runner Tomislav Nikolic
Nikolic is acting leader of the hard-line nationalist Serbian Radical Party.
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World
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Iran promises to come clean on its nuclear program
It says it will provide answers to remaining questions to the IAEA within four weeks.
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Global flash points: How to spot signs of peace
Monitor correspondents and experts suggest what to watch for in eight international conflicts.
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