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- Green light for conference to take first step to ban nukes in Mideast _ if Israel agrees
- At UN nuclear session, diplomats hunt for common ground on Mideast nuke-free zone
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- After month’s debate, nuclear treaty conference approves plan of early steps to disarmament
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- Nuclear treaty conference takes up plan of early steps toward global disarmament
- UNICEF chief warns of ‘dangerous’ precedent trying Guantanamo child soldier
- UN agrees to gradual pullout of UN peacekeeping force from Chad by end of year
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- US says negotiations on new Iran sanctions are making ‘good progress’
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- Belgium calls on India, Pakistan, Israel to join NPT
- At UN treaty session, Germany, others target US ‘leftover’ nukes in Europe for elimination
- Iranians host dinner for UN Security Council in hopes of avoiding more sanctions
- 5 nuclear powers favor ‘concrete steps’ toward nuclear weapons-free Mideast
- At nuclear treaty review, Arabs see opening and US ready to deal on nuke-free Mideast
- Arab countries seek to shift attention at nuclear conference from Iran to Israel
- Ahmadinejad takes center stage as nuclear treaty conference opens at the United Nations
- US, Iran clash at UN nuke meet
- Hillary Clinton, Iran’s Ahmadinejad trade charges at UN over Tehran, US nuclear programs
- Clinton says US will disclose specific number of weapons in nuclear arsenal
- Nuclear treaty nations gather to ‘recommit vows’ to pact; Iran leader kicks off month’s debate
- Indian named UN assistant secretary-general for peacekeeping
- UN extends Sudan’s north-south peacekeeping mission another year
- Former Indian envoy elected to two UN panels
- Iran’s president seeks visa to attend UN nuclear summit next week
- UN General Assembly should set global agenda: India
- UN probe implicates Afghan forces for possibly killing UN employees by mistake
- Diplomats: Iran drops bid for seat on UN Human Rights Council
- India demands change in ‘real power structure’ of UNSC
- US and Russia highlight partnership in reducing nuclear arsenals and promoting disarmament
- India for holistic approach to post-conflict peace-building
- Did Benazir pay for seeking better ties with India?
- India contributes to UN memorial for slavery victims
- Four South African police advisors serving with UN-AU force in Darfur are missing
- At UN, US envoy Rice fears ‘much is awry’ with upcoming election in Sudan
- First talks on new Iran sanctions resolution to be held Thursday after China agrees
- UN council calls on Iraqi parties to respect election results and avoid inflammatory rhetoric
- UN chief hails new US-Russia pact on arms cut
- UN chief hails US-Russia nuclear arsenal cuts as ‘important milestone’ to nuclear-free world
- British ambassador says China has agreed to discuss possible new sanctions against Iran
- UN peacekeeping chief: International community should allow Afghans to take charge of future
- US appoints Spanish actor Antonio Banderas as Goodwill Ambassador for anti-poverty fight
- UN chief recommends US foreign policy expert Tony Lake to head UNICEF
- US avoids anti-abortion schism at meeting on women’s equality _ unlike 2005
- India gives $5 mn for Chile quake relief
- UN report: Up to half of Somalia’s food aid diverted from needy to militias or businessmen
- Israel says ‘bad options’ for Iran getting closer _ developing nukes or military action
- UN urged to help end US embargo against Cuba
- China says sanctions can’t resolve Iran nuclear dispute and calls for stepped up diplomacy
- Key Western powers send revised Iran sanctions proposal to Russia and China, diplomats say
- UN takes step toward possible lifting of Saddam-era sanctions on Iraq
- South Africa reports seizing NKorea tank parts being exported in violation of sanctions
- UN chief tells Israel that designation of holy sites could hinder Palestinian peace talks
- Israeli defense minister discusses Mideast issues with UN secretary-general
- UN closes cafeteria after suspicious substance found; preliminary reports say it is non-toxic
- US nominates Obama adviser Anthony Lake to be UNICEF chief
- UN says 7 Pakistani police with AU-UN peacekeeping force in Darfur were wounded in ambush
- UN says international convention banning cluster bombs will enter into force on Aug. 1
- UN council aims to limit costs, duration of peacekeeping missions
- UN says it has pledges of 2,000 extra troops and 1,500 police for Haiti
- UN Security Council hails new plans for Afghanistan
- Swedish diplomat de Mistura named next top UN envoy to Afghanistan
- Taliban officials removed from UN blacklist
- New US-UN accord on Haiti recognizes US military role in support of international aid effort
- Review of Congo war death toll finds survey flaws, cuts 5.4 million total in half
- UN chief wants 1,500 more police and 2,000 more troops for Haiti
- US, UN officials see hope for turning Copenhagen deal into binding treaty
- UN: 22 UN staff killed, 1 pulled out alive, 150 still missing in Haiti
- Israel says buried explosives discovered by UN forces in Lebanon likely planted by Hezbollah
- UN expert calls for probe, says video appears authentic of Sri Lankan soldiers killing Tamils
- Afghanistan asks UN to ease some Taliban sanctions on members who renounce violence
- China dismisses more UN sanctions talk during its Security Council presidency in January
- AP Interview: US envoy says Obama’s promise of a new era of global engagement is working
- UNICEF chief Ann Veneman won’t seek second term at the helm of the UN children’s agency
- UN approves tough sanctions on Eritrea, including arms embargo
- UN expected to approve tough sanctions on Eritrea including arms embargo
- AP Interview: US envoy says sanctions are putting pressure on NKorea to halt nuclear program
- Report: UN investigators believe Guinea massacre was ‘crime against humanity’
- Proposed UN resolution would address problems with sanctions against al-Qaida and Taliban
- US and allies warn of new sanctions for Iran following
- UN chief asks Sudanese leader’s help to free two hostages from Darfur peacekeeping mission
- Prosecutor raises possibility of charging Sudanese who cover up alleged war crimes in Darfur
- Prosecutor says growing isolation of Sudan’s president bodes well for his ultimate arrest
- United Nations chief says he welcomes US plan for Afghanistan troop buildup
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- UN committee targets Iran’s human rights violations and crackdown on election opponents
