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Erdogan Slams UN Over Inaction on Syria

Turkish PM Erdogan criticizes the international community and the UN Security Council for not taking action in Syria.

Security Council Condemns Syria over Turkey Attack

The United Nations Security Council condemns a mortar attack by Syria on a Turkish border town that killed five people.

UN Urged to Set Up 'Safe Havens' Inside Syria

The United Nations says that proposals to set up secure safe zones in Syria need to be studied carefully.

UN: Iran Supplying Syria with Weapons

The United Nations has accused Iran of supplying the Syrian government with weapons, which it is aiming at its own population.

UN Observers Quit Syria, Head for Beirut

United Nations observers have begun to leave Syria as their mission officially expires Sunday night at midnight.

UN Security Council Extends Syrian Monitoring Mission

The UN Security Council votes unanimously to extend its monitoring mission in Syria for 30 days.

Report: Assad Disappears from Damascus

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad appears to have disappeared from Damascus after his top security staff was killed in a suicide bombing.

Security Council to Vote on Sanctions on Syria

UN Security Council will vote on a resolution that threatens Syrian authorities with sanctions if they do not stop using heavy weapons.

Israel Complains to UN Over Rocket Fire

Israel has submitted another complaint to the UN Security Council – not the first – over the deadly rocket fire aimed at its citizens.

Syria Accused of New Massacre as UN Meets

President Bashar al-Assad's regime stands accused of killing at least 78 people at Mazraat al-Qabeer as the world powers convene.

Mood: UN Observers Can’t Stop Syria Violence

The head of the UN observer force in Syria says no number of observers can stop the violence rocking the country; calls for talks.

Diplomats Line Up to Condemn Syria Violence

Int'l luminaries lined up to condemn the continued violence in Syria as the United Nations remains deadlocked in inaction.

Annan: 'Last Chance to Avoid Civil War'

UN-Arab envoy Kofi Annan and peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous say Assad's forces continue their assault despite cease-fire committments

UN Observers Under Pressure as Syria Bleeds

The tiny UN observer force in Syria is under mounting pressure to enforce a UN-brokered ceasefire despite numbering only 30

Arab League to Press UN Security Council on Syria

As violence continues unabated in Syria, the Arab League is set to ask the United Nations to take measures to protect civilians

France and Turkey Mulling Syria Intervention

As violence rages on in Syria, Turkey wants to create a buffer zone; France wants to invoke Chapter 7 of the UN charter.

Annan: The Situation in Syria is 'Bleak'

Special envoy Kofi Annan told the Security Council that the situation in Syria is 'bleak' and expressed 'alarm' as violence continues

Prosor: UN Nuclear Conference 'Not Relevant'

UN ambassador Ron Prosor blasted the world body, saying that it was a hotbed of incitement and falsehood, focused on the wrong things.

UN Approves 300 Syria Observers

Pressure from UN chief Ban Ki-Moon prompted Security Council to expand its Syria observer force tenfold

FSA Chief Calls for Military Intervention in Syria

The head of the Free Syria army called on the Security Council to arm the rebels and intervene to enforce a UN-backed ceasefire agreement

Clinton Warns Assad Squandering 'Last Chance'

As fighting continues in Syria despite a UN-backed ceasefire, the top US diplomat threatens 'tougher measures' on al-Assad

UN Tightens North Korea Sanctions

Friday's failed rocket launch by North Korea - which violated international agreements - has resulted in more sanctions for Pyongyang

UN Monitors Set to Begin as Ceasefire Unravels

An advance team of UN peacekeepers arrived to begin their work in Syria as the ceasefire they are to monitor is cast into further doubt

Syria: Annan Holding Out Hope

UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan says it is 'too soon' to declare his Syria ceasefire dead; deadline has passed; violence continues.

PA Protests Settlements at Security Council

PA envoy the the United Nations Riyad Mansour has filed a complaint about Israel's 'settlement constuction' ahead of a Quartet meeting.

Iran Bellicose Ahead of Nuclear Talks

A top Iranian general says no nation would 'dare' attack Iran as the US deploys a second carrier group ahead of April 14 nuclear talks.

Abbas Threatens Renewed UN Statehood Bid

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas said he will turn to the UN General Assembly for recognition if Israel does not capitulate to his demands

Iran Nuclear Talks Resume on April 14

After weeks of wrangling, IAEA officials say nuclear talks between Tehran and the P5+1 will resume in Istanbul next week.

Red Cross Signs Deal with Syria

The International Committee of the Red Cross has signed a deal with Syria's government to expand a humanitarian mission to Syrian citizens.

UN Negotiating Deployment of Syria Observers

Norway's Maj. General Robert Mood is negotiating the deployment of an unarmed UN observer force in Syria.

Security Council in Toothless Show on Syria

The UNSC has made a non-binding 'presidential statement' calling for a ceasefire and talks in Syria based on envoy Kofi Annan's proposals.

Syrian Troops Murder 55 in Idlib Massacre

In the second mass execution this week, forces loyal to Syrian president Bashar al-Assad murder 55 in Idlib; UN remains deadlocked.

Massacre in Homs

Reports of summary executions and mass arrests continue to emerge from Homs and the UN Security Council remains deadlocked on Syria.

Israel Cautiously Welcomes Iran Nuclear Talks

Israeli officials say they are happy nuclear talks with Tehran are resuming, but stress a credible military option must be on the table.

Security Council to Syria: Let Humanitarian Chief In

UN Security Council deplores the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Syria, calls on Assadto grant UN humanitarian access.

AU Peace Keepers Seize Major Al-Shabab Base

Ethiopian troops seized the town Baidoa, an important strategic base for the al-Shabab terror group in Somalia.

UNSC Targets Somalia's Al-Shabab

An African Union peacekeeping force fighting al-Shabab will receive more authority and funds to fight terror in Somalia.

Ban Ki-Moon Slams Security Council on Syria

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon sharply criticized the Security Council for failing to demand Syrian President Bashar al-Assad step down.

Argentina Plans Falklands Complaint Against UK

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez plans to accuse the UK with "militarization" of the Falklands at the UNSC.

Russia Threatens to Veto UN Resolution on Syria

Russia threatens to veto a UN Security Council resolution on Syria, even after it was watered down to please the Russians.

Arab League to Bring Syria Plan to UN

The Arab League will submit its peace plan on Syria to the United Nations Security Council early next week.

Prosor Warns Against Silence on Iran

Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Ron Prosor: The silence of the Security Council on Iran will be very costly.

Arab League Reconsiders Observer Mission

The Arab League is rethinking its observer mission and may decide to pull its monitors from Syria.

Foreign Ministry: UN Should Condemn Syria, Not Israel

Israel criticizes European members of the UN Security Council over their condemnation of Israel. "They should have concentrated on Syria."

Lebanon Complains Israel Defended Itself at UN

Lebanon has filed a complaint against Israel at the United Nations saying the Jewish State returning fire violates UNSCR 1701.

UK Confirms Abstention for PA Statehood Bid

Foreign Secretary William Hague confirmed the UK would neither support nor oppose the PA statehood bid at the UN

PA Statehood Bid Going Nowhere

Opposition from UN chief Ban Ki-moon and a lack of support in the Security Council has derailed Ramallah's unilateral track at the UN.

PA Threatens 'Significant Steps' Over Israeli Sanctions

PA Spokesman: We're considering taking steps in response to Israel’s decision to accelerate construction and freeze taxes.

Bosnia: No Consensus on PA Statehood Bid

As Bosnia prepares to chair the UNSC, its triumvir of presidents say they have no consensus on the PA statehood bid, will likely abstain.

Yemen: Saleh, Protesters Thumb Nose at UN

Clashes continue as neither Yemeni president Abdullah Ali Saleh or those calling for his ouster are impressed by the UN.

Report: UN Security Council Shuffle to Favor Israel

A scheduled shuffle of the 10 non-permanent members of the UN Security Council will cost the PA one of its supporters - Brazil.

Despite PA Rejection, Quartet to Meet on Restarting Talks

Despite the PA's rejection of its proposal, the Quartet will again meet to discuss ways to restart talks between Israel and the PA.

Nigeria to Back PA Statehood Bid at Security Council

Nigeria has reversed course and said it will vote in favor of full membership for the Palestinian Liberation Organization at the UNSC.

What Does Abbas' United Nations Bid Mean?

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas is set to submit his application for full UN membership to Secretary Ban Ki-moon, but does it mean anything?

Prosor Working to Keep US From Having to Use Veto

UN envoy Ron Prosor hopes to build a bloc of 7 votes against the PA statehood bid to save the US from having to use its veto in the UNSC

Gabon Undecided: How Will the Security Council Members Vote?

How will the 15 UN Security Council members vote on the PA's statehood bid?

PA Threatens US Over Security Council Veto

Officials in Ramallah warned the US its promised Security Council veto of the PA statehood bid will 'destroy' the two-state solution.

German Foreign Minister to Meet with Abbas in Ramallah

Germany's foreign minister goes to Ramallah in a last-ditch effort to convince PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas to abandon the UN statehood bid.

No Surprise: Lebanon Voting for PA State

Lebanon will vote for UN recognition of a PA state as it begins its Security Council presidency in September.

Arab States in Key UN Positions in September

As the PA statehood bid at the UN approaches, Lebanon prepares to chair the Security Council and Qatar the General Assembly.