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Two Koreas to address U.N. over ship sinking

Two Koreas to address U.N. over ship sinking

North and South Korea will address the U.N. Security Council separately on Monday over the deadly sinking of a South Korean naval ship in March that has raised tension on the Korean peninsula, an official said on Monday.

 

Big powers pursue talks on new Iran sanctions

Big power envoys were to meet on Wednesday to pursue the quest for fresh U.N. sanctions to try to halt Iran's nuclear program, but diplomats forecast weeks of haggling over a text the Security Council can pass.

 

Palestinian U-turn on Gaza report

Palestinian U-turn on Gaza report

The Palestinians back UN Security Council talks on war crimes in Gaza, days after seeking the deferral of another UN debate.

 

Security Council Backs Nuclear Measure

The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a U.S.-sponsored measure to lay the legal framework for action against nations that use civilian nuclear technology for military purposes.

 

Security Council Set to Tighten Sanctions on North Korea

The permanent members of the Security Council have approved a draft resolution that expands export limits and financial restrictions, diplomats said.

 

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