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6 world powers press Iran on nuclear issue
Nov 20th, 2009 - AOL News
BRUSSELS -Representatives of six world powers urged Iran on Friday to accept a U.N. plan aimed at delaying its ability to build a nuclear weapon, as the head of the U.N...
World leaders to meet on Iran's failure to halt its nuclear program
Nov 19th, 2009 - Washington Post
Iran lashed out Thursday against a new warning from President Obama of tougher sanctions over its nuclear program, dismissing such measures as out of date and threatening a resolute response to U.S...
World Powers Discuss Punishment for Tehran Nuke Program
Nov 19th, 2009 - FOXNews
BRUSSELS — The United States and five other world powers will meet Friday in Brussels to discuss what measures can be taken to punish Tehran for its refusal to halt its nuclear enrichment program. The meeting will include the U.N...
US calls for intensified efforts to combat piracy and warns against paying ransom
Nov 18th, 2009 - StarTribune
UNITED NATIONS - The United States is calling for intensified efforts to combat piracy and warning against paying ransom. U.S. deputy ambassador Rosemary DiCarlo expressed...
EU: Palestinian state 'premature'
Nov 18th, 2009 - UPI
BRUSSELS, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- The European Union believes recognition of a Palestinian state is "premature," Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt said Tuesday. Sweden currently holds the EU presidency...
Security Council videos from YouTube:
3:02Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto-Security Council Speech (15th Dec 1971)
This fiery speech was delievered by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto at the UN Security Council waving his hands and index finger condemning India for aggression and declaring "we will fight for a thousand years" before ripping apart some Security Council papers and storming out of the hall ...
1:33US Blocks UN Security Council Action on Gaza
The United States has blocked approval of a UN Security Council statement calling for an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip and southern Israel. Meanwhile thousands of Israeli troops are engaged in a major ground offensive in Gaza. (Jan. 4)
1:41UN Security Council Calls for Gaza Cease-fire
The UN Security Council has approved a resolution calling for an immediate and durable cease-fire between Hamas militants and Israeli forces now fighting in the Gaza Strip. (Jan. 8)
1:59Zulifiqar Ali Bhutto's outburst at the UN Security Council
In his capacity of foreign minister, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto went to New York but was unable to affect the course of events. With Pakistan's unity on the verge of destruction and frustrated by the Russians' Security Council vetoes ...
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The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the principal organs of the United Nations and is charged with the maintenance of international peace and security. Its powers, outlined in the United Nations Charter, include the establishment of peacekeeping operations, the establishment of international sanctions, and the authorization of military action. Its powers are exercised through United Nations Security Council Resolutions.
The Security Council held its first session on 17 January 1946 at Church House, London. Since its first meeting, the Council, which exists in continuous session, has traveled widely, holding meetings in many cities, such as Paris and Addis Ababa, as well as at its current permanent home in the United Nations building in New York City.
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