The Trump administration’s special representative for Venezuela, Elliott Abrams, jousted with Russia’s ambassador, though nothing was resolved.
Tag: Security Council (UN)
Trump and Kim May Declare End of War at Summit, South Korea Says
An armistice ended fighting in the Korean War, but the United States and North Korea are still technically at war. This week’s summit meeting in Vietnam could change that.
Venezuelan President Does an About-Face That Allows U.S. Diplomats to Stay
President Nicolás Maduro drops demand for all American diplomats to leave the South American country by the end of the weekend.
Congolese Candidate, Asserting Fraud, Seeks Recount From Court
The announcement by the candidate, Martin Fayulu, came as questions about the fairness of the vote and fears of violence intensified.
Pompeo Calls Iran ‘Reckless’ and Argues for Tougher U.N. Stance
The secretary of state, who expressed skepticism last week about the value of the United Nations, visited the Security Council to make a case against Iran.
Russia-Ukraine Fight Over Narrow Sea Passage Risks Wider War
The opening of an overt front at sea introduced an unstable element into what had been a long-running war fought over land in eastern Ukraine.
Syria Urges U.N. to Condemn Rebels After Apparent Chemical Attack
Syria accused rebel forces of launching an attack in Aleppo that sent scores of choking victims to hospitals. Medical officials suspected chlorine had been used.
North and South Korea Get U.N.’s Go-Ahead to Study Joint Rail Project
South Korea has offered to help upgrade the North’s rail network and link it to its own. Now the Security Council has signed off on a joint study of the idea.
8 U.N. Peacekeepers Killed in Congo in Area Facing Ebola Outbreak
Twelve Congolese soldiers were also killed in a joint military operation against rebels in Congo’s northeast, which is facing a deadly Ebola outbreak, according to the Security Council.