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Bahrain Waters Down UN Proposal On Opening Hormuz Strait By Force
Russia, China and France, all veto-wielding countries on the 15-member Security Council, had expressed opposition to approving the use of force.
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UN Security Council Likely To Vote Today On Gaza Action
The ten elected members of the U.N. Security Council have asked for the 15-member body to vote on Wednesday on a draft resolution that demands "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza respected by all parties," said diplomats.
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For First Time Ever, India Votes Against Russia Over Ukraine at UN
India for the first time voted against Russia during a "procedural vote" at the UN Security Council on Ukraine, as the 15-member powerful UN body invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to address a meeting through a video tele-conference.
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13 Of 15-Member UN Security Council Oppose US Push For Iran Sanctions
The United States was further isolated on Friday over its bid to reimpose international sanctions on Iran with 13 countries on the 15-member U.N. Security Council expressing their opposition, arguing that Washington's move is void given it is using a process agreed under a nuclear deal that it quit two years ago.
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Syria Operation Will Be "Proportionate And Responsible", Turkey Tells UN
Turkey told the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday that its military operation in northern Syria would be "proportionate, measured and responsible" ahead of a closed-door meeting of the 15-member body to discuss Ankara's offensive.
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UN Security Council To Meet Tomorrow on Jerusalem: Diplomats
The United Nations Security Council will meet on Friday at the request of eight states on the 15-member body over U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, diplomats said on Wednesday.
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US Wishes India For World Court ICJ Win, But 'Opposes' Expansion Of UN Security Council Veto
The US has congratulated Justice Dalveer Bhandari for his re-election to the International Court of Justice or ICJ, however, it asserted that it is against any change in the current veto structure of the UN Security Council, even as it favorus a modest expansion of the 15-membered body.
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Egypt Says It Is 'Shameful' That Qatar Not Held Accountable At United Nations
Egypt accused Qatar on Thursday of adopting a "pro-terrorist" policy that violated United Nations Security Council resolutions and described it as "shameful" that the 15-member body had not held Qatar accountable.
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UN Security Council Divorced From Reality, Represents A Bygone Era: India
India has hit out at the UN Security Council over its current structure and methods of work, saying the 15-membered powerful world body is "divorced from reality" and represents a bygone era warranting reform.
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Five Countries Set to Join World's 'Top Table'
Years of campaigning for a seat at the world's "top table" come to a head this week when elections are held to the UN Security Council, which decides on such weighty matters as sanctions, war and peace.
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Bahrain Waters Down UN Proposal On Opening Hormuz Strait By Force
Russia, China and France, all veto-wielding countries on the 15-member Security Council, had expressed opposition to approving the use of force.
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UN Security Council Likely To Vote Today On Gaza Action
The ten elected members of the U.N. Security Council have asked for the 15-member body to vote on Wednesday on a draft resolution that demands "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza respected by all parties," said diplomats.
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For First Time Ever, India Votes Against Russia Over Ukraine at UN
India for the first time voted against Russia during a "procedural vote" at the UN Security Council on Ukraine, as the 15-member powerful UN body invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to address a meeting through a video tele-conference.
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13 Of 15-Member UN Security Council Oppose US Push For Iran Sanctions
The United States was further isolated on Friday over its bid to reimpose international sanctions on Iran with 13 countries on the 15-member U.N. Security Council expressing their opposition, arguing that Washington's move is void given it is using a process agreed under a nuclear deal that it quit two years ago.
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Syria Operation Will Be "Proportionate And Responsible", Turkey Tells UN
Turkey told the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday that its military operation in northern Syria would be "proportionate, measured and responsible" ahead of a closed-door meeting of the 15-member body to discuss Ankara's offensive.
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UN Security Council To Meet Tomorrow on Jerusalem: Diplomats
The United Nations Security Council will meet on Friday at the request of eight states on the 15-member body over U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, diplomats said on Wednesday.
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US Wishes India For World Court ICJ Win, But 'Opposes' Expansion Of UN Security Council Veto
The US has congratulated Justice Dalveer Bhandari for his re-election to the International Court of Justice or ICJ, however, it asserted that it is against any change in the current veto structure of the UN Security Council, even as it favorus a modest expansion of the 15-membered body.
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Egypt Says It Is 'Shameful' That Qatar Not Held Accountable At United Nations
Egypt accused Qatar on Thursday of adopting a "pro-terrorist" policy that violated United Nations Security Council resolutions and described it as "shameful" that the 15-member body had not held Qatar accountable.
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UN Security Council Divorced From Reality, Represents A Bygone Era: India
India has hit out at the UN Security Council over its current structure and methods of work, saying the 15-membered powerful world body is "divorced from reality" and represents a bygone era warranting reform.
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Five Countries Set to Join World's 'Top Table'
Years of campaigning for a seat at the world's "top table" come to a head this week when elections are held to the UN Security Council, which decides on such weighty matters as sanctions, war and peace.
