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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas faces heat for UN resolution wavering
A set of Palestinian initiatives aimed at advancing policy through anti-Israel measures at international organizations, or using international forums, appear to be in disarray following a series of setbacks.
Iran missile tests were ‘in defiance of’ U.N. resolution
By launching nuclear-capable missiles Iran has defied a United Nations Security Council resolution that endorsed last year\’s historic nuclear deal, the United States and its European allies said in a joint letter seen by Reuters on Tuesday.
Iran seen escaping U.N. sanctions over missiles due to ambiguous resolution
Iran will likely escape new United Nations sanctions, though the U.N. Security Council could issue a public reprimand for recent launches of what Western officials described as ballistic missiles capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, diplomats said.
Iran tested missile, breaching U.N. Security Council resolutions
Iran tested a new medium-range ballistic missile last month in a breach of two U.N. Security Council resolutions, two U.S. officials said on Monday.
U.N. council to meet on latest Israel-Palestine tensions
The U.N. Security Council will hold an emergency meeting this week on recent tensions between Israel and the Palestinians in East Jerusalem due to Israel\’s plans to build more settlements, council diplomats said on Tuesday.
U.N. Security Council condemns murders of Israeli teens
The U.N. Security Council adopted a statement condemning and expressing “profound outrage” at the murder of three Israeli teenagers.
Syria aid still stalled after U.N. resolution
World powers have passed a landmark Security Council resolution demanding an end to restrictions on humanitarian operations in Syria, but aid workers doubt it has the punch to make Damascus grant access and let stuck convoys deliver vital supplies.
Israel to seek U.N. Security Council seat, ambassador says
Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Ron Prosor, said Israel will seek a seat on the Security Council for the first time.
U.S., France, Britain to press Assad on chemical arms
The United States, France and Britain warned President Bashar al-Assad on Monday that there would be consequences if he fails to stick to a deal under which Syria must give up its chemical weapons, and U.N. experts confirmed sarin gas was used in the August 21 attack in Damascus.