http://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/United_Nations_Security_CouncilFind stories, videos, and photos about United Nations Security Council from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:01:22 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com//cnn/2009/POLITICS/09/23/un.gadhafi.amanpour/tztop.gadhafi.untv.jpghttp://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/United_Nations_Security_Council14433Find stories, videos, and photos about United Nations Security Council from CNN.com.http://edition.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/09/23/un.gadhafi.amanpour/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/09/23/un.gadhafi.amanpour/index.html#cnnSTCTextLibyan leader Moammar Gadhafi on Wednesday delivered a lengthy, rambling address in his first appearance before the United Nations -- slamming both the U.N. Security Council and the United States.Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:14:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/09/09/iran.nuclear.proposals/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/09/09/iran.nuclear.proposals/index.html#cnnSTCTextIran on Wednesday submitted its latest package of proposals to the United Nations Security Council's five permanent members, plus Germany, according to Iran's government-funded Press TV.Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:56:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/09/03/nkorea.nuclear/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/09/03/nkorea.nuclear/index.html#cnnSTCTextNorth Korea's state-run news agency said Thursday that the country has sent a letter to the United Nations announcing that "reprocessing of spent fuel rods is at its final phase and extracted plutonium is being weaponized."Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:37:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/09/02/germany.iran.nuclear/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/09/02/germany.iran.nuclear/index.html#cnnSTCTextInternational officials on Wednesday explored Iran's willingness to enter into negotiations over its nuclear program, and a top-level German negotiator expects the Islamic republic to re-enter talks soon.Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/06/10/un.north.korea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/06/10/un.north.korea/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council condemned North Korea's recent nuclear test "in the strongest terms" in a draft resolution passed Wednesday.Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:21:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/05/25/north.korea.nuclear.mullen/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/05/25/north.korea.nuclear.mullen/index.html#cnnSTCTextNorth Korea's reported nuclear test did not come as a surprise to the United States, the top-ranking U.S. military officer said Monday.Mon, 25 May 2009 12:48:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/04/29/north.korea.nuclear/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/04/29/north.korea.nuclear/index.html#cnnSTCTextNorth Korea threatened to conduct a nuclear test and more ballistic missile tests if the U.N. Security Council doesn't withdraw its condemnation of Pyongyang's rocket launch earlier this month, the state-run Korean Central News Agency reported.Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:40:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/africa/04/25/somalia.attack/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/africa/04/25/somalia.attack/index.html#cnnSTCTextMortar rounds slammed into Somali parliament on Saturday, killing at least six people and injuring 15, sources in Mogadishu told CNN.Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:27:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/04/09/north.korea.analysis/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/04/09/north.korea.analysis/index.html#cnnSTCTextThere's an old saying that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:49:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/04/05/us.nkorea.reaction/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/04/05/us.nkorea.reaction/index.html#cnnSTCTextAmerican officials condemned the North Korean launch of a long-range rocket Sunday, with President Obama calling it a "provocative act."Sun, 05 Apr 2009 22:08:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/04/04/north.korea.rocket/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/04/04/north.korea.rocket/index.html#cnnSTCTextNorth Korea launched a long-range rocket Sunday in what U.S. and South Korean officials deemed a provocative act.Sun, 05 Apr 2009 10:17:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/04/03/northkorea.missile/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/04/03/northkorea.missile/index.html#cnnSTCTextU.S. diplomats on the North Korea beat must have the same goal as Goldilocks -- not too hot and not too cold.Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:34:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/03/26/north.korea.missile/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/03/26/north.korea.missile/index.html#cnnSTCTextNorth Korea defended Thursday its right to explore outer space after reports that a rocket, believed by the United States to be a long-range missile, had been positioned on its launch pad.Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:18:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/03/25/north.korea.missile/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/03/25/north.korea.missile/index.html#cnnSTCTextNorth Korea has positioned what is thought to be a long-range missile on its launch pad, a U.S. counter-proliferation official said on Wednesday.Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:37:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/americas/03/25/zakaria.gps.lula/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/americas/03/25/zakaria.gps.lula/index.html#cnnSTCTextBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says emerging industrialized nations like Brazil, China and India should have a greater say in world affairs.Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:33:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/03/13/nkorea.launch.japan/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/03/13/nkorea.launch.japan/index.html#cnnSTCTextJapan said Friday that it could shoot down the satellite that North Korean officials said they plan to launch.Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:30:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/02/04/un.bhutto/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/02/04/un.bhutto/index.html#cnnSTCTextU.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon plans to create a special commission to investigate the killing of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, a United Nations spokeswoman said Wednesday.Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:22:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/africa/01/14/somalia.piracy/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/africa/01/14/somalia.piracy/index.html#cnnSTCTextA Russian naval ship rescued a Dutch container vessel under attack by suspected Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden, the head of the International Maritime Bureau said Wednesday.Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:52:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/01/07/china.pirates/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/01/07/china.pirates/index.html#cnnSTCTextPirates have released a French merchant ship and its nine crew members seized off the Nigerian coast over the weekend, the ship's owners said Wednesday.Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:36:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/01/03/israel.gaza.diplomacy/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/01/03/israel.gaza.diplomacy/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting Saturday, but failed to agree on a statement in response to Israel's ground offensive launched in Gaza.Sun, 04 Jan 2009 09:09:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/12/26/china.pirates/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/12/26/china.pirates/index.html#cnnSTCTextTwo Chinese destroyers and a supply ship set sail Friday for the Gulf of Aden on a mission to protect Chinese merchant ships from an increasing number of pirate attacks occurring in the waters off Somalia, state media reported.Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:24:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/12/22/china.pirates/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/12/22/china.pirates/index.html#cnnSTCTextTwo Chinese destroyers and a supply ship will set sail for the Gulf of Aden on Friday to protect Chinese merchant ships from an increasing number of pirate attacks in the waters off the coast of Somalia, navy officials said Tuesday.Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:37:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/US/12/10/united.nations.us.pirates/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/US/12/10/united.nations.us.pirates/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe United States is circulating a proposal that could allow military forces to enter Somali territory in "hot pursuit" of pirates, sources on the U.N. Security Council said Wednesday.Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:01:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/11/25/congo.rape/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/11/25/congo.rape/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe number of girls being raped has increased sharply since fighting intensified in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a humanitarian group said Tuesday.Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:15:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/10/17/un.security.council/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/10/17/un.security.council/index.html#cnnSTCTextIran and Iceland lost their bids Friday to win two of five rotating member seats on the U.N. Security Council.Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:38:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/09/27/un.iran/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/09/27/un.iran/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe U.N. Security Council unanimously passed a resolution Saturday reaffirming three previous rounds of sanctions on Iran for refusing to halt its uranium enrichment program.Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:48:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/08/04/iran.sanctions/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/08/04/iran.sanctions/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council and Germany have agreed to seek further sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program after the Islamic state missed a deadline to respond to council incentives, the State Department said Monday.Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:02:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1829242,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1829242,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsSix major world powers agreed Monday to seek new sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program after the country failed to meet a weekend deadlineMon, 04 Aug 2008 16:00:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1812158,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1812158,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsThe U.N. Security Council got a firsthand look Thursday at the worsening conflict in Darfur, which has killed up to 300,000 people and forced 2.5 million to flee their homesThu, 05 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/06/02/somalia.piracy/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/06/02/somalia.piracy/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe U.N. Security Council on Monday gave nations new powers to pursue pirates into the waters off Somalia, an effort to combat a new spate of hijackings off the Horn of Africa.Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:15:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/05/28/iran.speaker/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/05/28/iran.speaker/index.html#cnnSTCTextAli Larijani, formerly Iran's top nuclear negotiator, was overwhelmingly elected as parliament speaker Wednesday -- and immediately warned that Tehran may reconsider cooperating with the U.N.'s International Atomic Energy Agency.Wed, 28 May 2008 10:23:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/01/03/libya.un/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/01/03/libya.un/index.html#cnnSTCTextAfter years as an international pariah, Libya on Thursday ascended the world stage, taking over the rotating post as president of the U.N. Security Council.Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:41:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/US/11/10/bush.merkel/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/US/11/10/bush.merkel/index.html#cnnSTCTextU.S. President George W. Bush and German Chancellor Angela Merkel say they will continue to pursue a diplomatic solution to Iran's nuclear program.Sun, 11 Nov 2007 05:30:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/09/28/iran.sanctions/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/09/28/iran.sanctions/index.html#cnnSTCTextRepresentatives of world powers Friday announced that unless a November report shows a "positive outcome" of talks with Iran about its uranium enrichment program, they will move ahead with plans for a resolution imposing additional sanctions on the country.Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:21:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/09/19/rice.iran/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/09/19/rice.iran/index.html#cnnSTCTextU.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice cautioned the U.N. nuclear watchdog group Wednesday not to interfere with international diplomacy over Iran's alleged weapons program.Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:36:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1662479,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1662479,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsThe chief U.N. nuclear inspector criticized talk of attacking Iran as "hype" on Monday, saying the use of force should only be considered as a last resortMon, 17 Sep 2007 16:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/09/02/iran.nuclear.ap/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/09/02/iran.nuclear.ap/index.html#cnnSTCTextIran has reached its long-sought goal of running 3,000 centrifuges to enrich uranium for its nuclear program, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced Sunday in a report on state media.Mon, 03 Sep 2007 08:55:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/africa/07/31/un.darfur/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/africa/07/31/un.darfur/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe U.N. Security Council has more than tripled an existing African Union-led force for the Sudanese province of Darfur by authorizing a 26,000-member peacekeeping mission.Wed, 01 Aug 2007 03:48:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/03/23/iran.nuclear/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/03/23/iran.nuclear/index.htmlIranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has canceled a planned visit to the United Nations, and Tehran's U.N. ambassador, Javad Zarif, on Friday blamed a delay in U.S. visas being issued to the crew of his airplane.Fri, 23 Mar 2007 04:25:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/03/15/iran.nuclear/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/03/15/iran.nuclear/index.htmlIranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has asked to go before the U.N. Security Council when it debates and votes on a resolution to impose sanctions for Iran's refusal to stop uranium enrichment, the president of the Security Council said Thursday.Thu, 15 Mar 2007 22:51:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/africa/12/26/somalia.ethiopia/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/africa/12/26/somalia.ethiopia/index.htmlThe United Nations envoy to Somalia has warned of a "deteriorating situation" in the Horn of Africa nations and called for the U.N. Security Council to take steps to end the violence in the country.Wed, 27 Dec 2006 01:35:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/12/26/markets/markets_1030/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/12/26/markets/markets_1030/index.htmStocks posted slim gains in thin trade Tuesday after a disappointing report on holiday retail sales.Tue, 26 Dec 2006 15:12:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/12/26/markets/markets_0945/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/12/26/markets/markets_0945/index.htmWall Street struggled Tuesday as stocks fought for gains after surging but ultimately disappointing sales over the Christmas weekend.Tue, 26 Dec 2006 14:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/12/26/markets/stockswatch2/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/12/26/markets/stockswatch2/index.htmThe continued dispute with Iran pushed oil prices higher and could give stocks a rough start to the final week of the year, although they could get a boost from reports of a strong end to the holiday shopping season.Tue, 26 Dec 2006 11:32:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/12/26/markets/stockswatch/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/12/26/markets/stockswatch/index.htmThe continued dispute with Iran pushed oil prices higher and could give stocks a rough start to the final week of the year, although they could get a boost from reports of a strong end to the holiday shopping season.Tue, 26 Dec 2006 10:23:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/10/25/iran.nuclear.un/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/10/25/iran.nuclear.un/index.htmlEuropean members of the U.N. Security Council have proposed sanctions that would target Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile program, including a ban on the sale of technology and material related to those programs and a freeze of financial assets of officials involved in those programs.Wed, 25 Oct 2006 23:48:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/10/18/nkorea.sanctions/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/10/18/nkorea.sanctions/index.htmlU.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice met with Japanese leaders Wednesday as the world awaited a possible second nuclear test by North Korea.Wed, 18 Oct 2006 04:10:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/europe/10/16/insider.securitycouncil/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/europe/10/16/insider.securitycouncil/index.htmlPresident Hugo Chavez of Venezuela is hoping his country will secure one of the 10 non-permanent seats on the U.N. Security Council. Here's all you need to know about the United Nations' most powerful body.Mon, 16 Oct 2006 10:21:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/10/09/us.nkorea.ap/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/10/09/us.nkorea.ap/index.htmlPresident Bush on Monday denounced a reported North Korean nuclear test as provocative, "unacceptable" and a threat to global peace and security.Mon, 09 Oct 2006 14:05:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/08/23/iran.france/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/08/23/iran.france/index.htmlIt is "now or never" for Iran to assure the international community that it wants to play a role in stabilizing the region, France's foreign minister said Wednesday.Wed, 23 Aug 2006 16:20:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/08/23/iran.russia/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/08/23/iran.russia/index.htmlRussia has said it will continue to probe avenues for diplomatic cooperation with Iran over its nuclear program but France said that uranium enrichment must be suspended before talks resume.Wed, 23 Aug 2006 08:30:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/07/05/nkorea.security.council/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/07/05/nkorea.security.council/index.htmlHere are some facts on the U.N. Security Council from its Web site:Thu, 06 Jul 2006 03:38:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/06/11/iran/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/06/11/iran/index.htmlIran says parts of a incentive package designed to try to stop it developing its nuclear program are "acceptable" but other parts need to be "strengthened."Sun, 11 Jun 2006 07:44:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/06/10/iran/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/06/10/iran/index.htmlIran's top diplomat on Saturday said Iran is pondering a counter-offer to the package of incentives devised by world powers attempting to persuade Iran to cease nuclear development.Sat, 10 Jun 2006 10:24:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/05/04/markets/oil/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/05/04/markets/oil/index.htmOil prices slid further Thursday, breaking below the $70 a barrel mark, a day after weekly inventory reports in the U.S. showed a surprise build in gas and oil supplies.Thu, 04 May 2006 12:10:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/04/30/iran.nuclear/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/04/30/iran.nuclear/index.htmlIran will allow snap inspections of its nuclear facilities if the U.N. Security Council does not get involved in the country's nuclear program, a senior Iranian official has said.Sun, 30 Apr 2006 06:28:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/03/08/iran.nuclear.1010/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/03/08/iran.nuclear.1010/index.htmlThe United States and Europe have called on the U.N. Security Council to act on Iran's atomic program at a meeting of the world body's nuclear watchdog.Wed, 08 Mar 2006 15:09:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/03/08/iran.nuclear/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/03/08/iran.nuclear/index.htmlThe United States has dismissed Iran's comments that it can inflict "harm and pain" on Washington for its role in pushing for U.N. Security Council action over Tehran's refusal to halt its nuclear program.Wed, 08 Mar 2006 06:31:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/03/03/iran.nuclear/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/03/03/iran.nuclear/index.htmlTalks between Iran's top nuclear negotiator and key European foreign ministers ended Friday without a breakthrough on Tehran's nuclear ambitions, European officials said.Fri, 03 Mar 2006 08:42:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/02/12/iran.nuclear/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/02/12/iran.nuclear/index.htmlInspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency have stripped most surveillance cameras and agency seals from Iranian nuclear sites and equipment as demanded by Tehran in response to its referral to the U.N. Security Council, according to diplomats in Europe quoted by The Associated Press.Sun, 12 Feb 2006 05:41:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/02/07/iran.un/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/02/07/iran.un/index.htmlThe U.N. Security Council formally received notification Tuesday about Iran and its nuclear program from the International Atomic Energy Agency, opening the door toward potential sanctions against Tehran.Tue, 07 Feb 2006 17:42:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/02/02/iran.wrap0845/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/02/02/iran.wrap0845/index.htmlThe international community's showdown with Iran over its alleged pursuit of a nuclear weapons program moved closer as the 35-member board of governors to the International Atomic Energy Agency met Thursday in emergency session to vote on the matter.Thu, 02 Feb 2006 13:43:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/02/02/iran.wrap0445/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/02/02/iran.wrap0445/index.htmlJust hours ahead of an emergency meeting of the U.N. nuclear watchdog, a U.S. official says a "troubling" briefing in Vienna has revealed new information that Iran might be pursuing atomic weapons.Thu, 02 Feb 2006 09:47:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/01/31/iran.nuclear/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/01/31/iran.nuclear/index.htmlIran has reacted with anger to a move by the world's top five powers to report it to the U.N. Security Council, saying the action would close diplomatic avenues to a solution of its nuclear standoff with the West.Tue, 31 Jan 2006 13:17:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/01/19/syria.iran/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/01/19/syria.iran/index.htmlThe presidents of Iran and Syria were meeting for talks in Damascus on Thursday -- two regional allies facing prospects of showdowns with the U.N. Security Council.Thu, 19 Jan 2006 11:22:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/01/13/iran.nuclear.edition/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/01/13/iran.nuclear.edition/index.htmlTehran is threatening to block inspections of its nuclear sites if a dispute over its atomic activity is sent to the U.N. Security Council.Fri, 13 Jan 2006 15:20:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/01/13/iran.nuclear/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/01/13/iran.nuclear/index.htmlPresident Bush and German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on nations around the world Friday to join in opposition to Iran's nuclear activities.Fri, 13 Jan 2006 05:18:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/US/01/11/rice.syria/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/US/01/11/rice.syria/index.htmlThe United States has put Syria on notice, warning that further action would be taken by the U.N. Security Council if Damascus continued to obstruct the investigation into the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.Wed, 11 Jan 2006 21:37:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/01/11/iran.nuclear/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/01/11/iran.nuclear/index.htmlBritish Prime Minister Tony Blair says it is likely the United States and the European Union will push to refer Iran to the U.N. Security Council, after the country restarted its nuclear program.Wed, 11 Jan 2006 10:52:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/01/10/iran.nuclear/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/01/10/iran.nuclear/index.htmlBritain's foreign minister says he will meet with his French and German counterparts to discuss possible action by the U.N. Security Council after Iran announced it had removed U.N. seals from at least one nuclear facility and resumed research work.Tue, 10 Jan 2006 08:22:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/africa/11/11/pirate.mothership.reut/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/africa/11/11/pirate.mothership.reut/index.htmlSomali pirates attacked five ships in the past week in a sharp rise of banditry apparently orchestrated by a mysterious "mothership" prowling the busy Indian Ocean corridor, shipping experts said Friday.Fri, 11 Nov 2005 23:45:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/meast/10/25/syria.un/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/meast/10/25/syria.un/index.htmlA draft U.S.-French resolution being circulated Tuesday among the U.N. Security Council says Syria "must detain" Syrian officials or individuals suspected of involvement in the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.Tue, 25 Oct 2005 22:06:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/04/16/china.japan/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/04/16/china.japan/index.htmlTens of thousands of Chinese citizens have taken to the streets in several cities to protest against Japan, with some throwing rocks, plastic bottles and tomatoes at the office of the consulate general, officials said.Sat, 16 Apr 2005 04:07:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/04/10/china.japan.protest.media/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/04/10/china.japan.protest.media/index.htmlJapan's ambassador has called on the Chinese government to take stronger measures to protect its citizens as thousands of protesters demand a boycott of Japanese products and shout anti-Japanese slogans.Mon, 11 Apr 2005 00:10:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/04/10/china.japan.protest/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/04/10/china.japan.protest/index.htmlJapan's ambassador has called on the Chinese government to take stronger measures to protect its citizens as thousands of protesters demand a boycott of Japanese products and shout anti-Japanese slogans.Sun, 10 Apr 2005 05:42:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/10/08/un.terror.resolution/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/10/08/un.terror.resolution/index.htmlU.N. Security Council members have unanimously backed a Russian-sponsored resolution to intensify the international battle against terrorism.Sat, 09 Oct 2004 01:41:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/08/31/milosevic.keyfacts/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/08/31/milosevic.keyfacts/index.htmlFollowing are some key facts about the United Nations war crimes tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.Tue, 31 Aug 2004 14:52:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/africa/07/21/sudan.annan/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/africa/07/21/sudan.annan/index.htmlUnited Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan has called on the international community to do more to avert a looming humanitarian tragedy in Sudan.Thu, 22 Jul 2004 01:56:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/meast/06/18/iran.iaea/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/meast/06/18/iran.iaea/index.htmlThe U.N. nuclear watchdog's governing board has adopted a resolution saying it "deplores" Iran's lack of full cooperation and urging it to improve its behavior.Fri, 18 Jun 2004 10:13:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/meast/06/09/kurd.reaction/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/meast/06/09/kurd.reaction/index.htmlThe Iraqi prime minister's office said Wednesday it is committed to Transitional Administrative Law, a document backed by Kurdish leaders and opposed by the country's top Shiite cleric in a dispute that could lead to a governmental crisis.Wed, 09 Jun 2004 12:56:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/meast/06/08/un.iraq/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/meast/06/08/un.iraq/index.htmlThe U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a resolution that endorses the June 30 transfer of sovereignty in Iraq and gives authorization for a U.S.-led multinational force.Tue, 08 Jun 2004 12:48:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/meast/06/03/iraq.un/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/meast/06/03/iraq.un/index.htmlGrand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq's most influential Shiite leader, has given tacit approval to the country's new U.N.-appointed interim government.Thu, 03 Jun 2004 12:30:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/meast/06/02/saudis.charity/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/meast/06/02/saudis.charity/index.htmlThe United States and Saudi Arabia will ask the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday to provide more help in blocking the assets of a Muslim charity accused of backing terrorist groups, including al Qaeda, a senior Saudi official told CNN Tuesday night.Wed, 02 Jun 2004 08:39:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/meast/03/31/iraq.un.probe/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/meast/03/31/iraq.un.probe/index.htmlThe U.N. Security Council has offered formal support for Secretary-General Kofi Annan's plan for an independent, high-level investigation of the controversial Iraq oil-for-food program.Wed, 31 Mar 2004 23:06:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/americas/02/29/haiti.revolt/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/americas/02/29/haiti.revolt/index.htmlThe U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Sunday night to send a multinational peacekeeping force to Haiti for up to three months.Sun, 29 Feb 2004 12:18:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/02/25/uk.gchq/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/02/25/uk.gchq/index.htmlCharges have been dropped against a British government translator accused of leaking a memo on an alleged U.S. "dirty tricks" campaign in the run-up to the Iraq war.Wed, 25 Feb 2004 10:50:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/africa/02/10/libya.sanctions.facts/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/africa/02/10/libya.sanctions.facts/index.htmlThe U.N. Security Council on September 12, 2003 lifted sanctions against Libya, triggering the release of up to $2.7 billion to the families of the 270 people killed in bombing of a Pan Am airline over Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988.Tue, 10 Feb 2004 13:25:00 EST