Security Council April 12, 2017 UN draft resolution on Syria attack: Vote fails with Russia veto, China abstains A vote by the U.N. Security council on a draft resolution to condemn the chemical weapon attack in Syria failed Wednesday with a veto by Russia, but fellow member China abstained, a sign that talks with President Trump last week may have had an effect on the superpower.
Security Council April 7, 2017 Haley forces Bolivia to defend Assad 'atrocities' in 'public view' at UN session U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley forced Bolivia to "defend the atrocities of the Syrian regime" in "full public view" on Friday, after the country's ambassador requested a closed session to discuss President Trump's strikes in Syria.
Security Council April 5, 2017 Syria gas attack: Russia deflects at UN Security Council As the U.S. and other Western nations sharply denounced the Assad and Putin regimes for the deadly gas attack in Syria, Russia on Wednesday tried to deflect blame by pointing to Syrian rebels.
UNITED NATIONS February 21, 2017 More tests needed to determine cause of Russia UN ambassador's death Medical examiners who performed an autopsy on Russia's ambassador to the United Nations said Tuesday that more tests are needed to determine how and why he fell ill in his office and later died.
Iran February 19, 2017 Iran says 'unmoved by threats' after new U.S. pressure Iran’s foreign minister brushed aside pressure from the United States on Sunday, declaring that they respond well to respect, saying the country is "unmoved by threats."
North Korea February 14, 2017 UN Security Council condemns North Korea missile test The U.N. Security Council is strongly condemning North Korea's ballistic missile launches and warning of "further significant measures" if Pyongyang doesn't stop nuclear and missile testing.
Alliances February 12, 2017 Japan, US condemn North Korea's missile launch over the Sea of Japan The United States and Japan held a joint press conference on Saturday night following reports that North Korea fired a ballistic missile in what would be its first such test of the year.
Security Council February 2, 2017 Haley slams Russian actions in Ukraine in first UN Security Council speech U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley condemned what she called Russia's "aggressive actions" in eastern Ukraine Thursday, as fighting between government troops and Moscow-backed separatist rebels continued for a fifth day.
Security Council January 31, 2017 UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting over Iran missile test The U.N. Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Tuesday, at the request of the United States, to discuss Iran’s latest ballistic missile test.
North Korea January 12, 2017 UN Security Council set to tighten screws on North Korea - with China's help The world is looking to clamp down on North Korea and, this time, China appears to be on board.
Syria December 31, 2016 Sporadic fighting mars second day of Syria cease-fire Parts of Syria saw continued fighting Saturday, on the second day of a nationwide cease-fire intended to pave the way for peace talks between the government and the opposition in the new year.