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Euroviews. An opportunity the United Nations and its Secretary-General must not miss ǀ View

Today’s fast-changing geopolitical landscape is creating an environment in which a return to the collective security system of the UN should be attractive to great and small powers alike. The Secretary-General must seize this opportunity.

18/11/2019

USA

Euroviews. The death knell is ringing for the UN. We can’t let this beacon of hope die without a fight ǀ View

As the UN turns 74 this week, we can look back on its legacy and credit the organisation, and the system of multilateral cooperation built around it, with the avoidance of major wars. But do its recent failures spell the demise for the UN?

23/10/2019

Libya

Why won't the world condemn Libya's Khalifa Haftar?

Euronews takes a look at why the UN Security Council failed to condemn a recent attack on a migrant centre in northwest Libya, and the background players supporting the country's national army chief.

04/07/2019

Venezuela

Russia, China veto US push for UN action on Venezuela

Russia, China veto US push for UN action on Venezuela

28/02/2019

Venezuela

UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on Venezuela crisis

UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on Venezuela crisis

26/02/2019

North Korea

Euroviews. Europe should press the UN on North Korea's human rights abuses ǀ View

Otto Warmbier and the millions of other victims of North Korea’s brutal leadership deserve justice and an end to these unparalleled atrocities.

11/02/2019

Yemen

Britain calls UN Security Council meeting over Yemen

Fears over massive civilian casualties, and a breakdown in aid supplies if latest Arab coalition offensive against Houthis' main port goes unchecked.

14/06/2018

World News

UN: Kuwait blocks US resolution condemning attacks on Israel

Kuwait says it made the decision in order to allow its own draft resolution on the protection of Gazan civilians to be considered.

30/05/2018

USA

Malice in Wonderland as Russia dismisses UK poisoning claims as fairytales

Russia's ambassador to the UN cited Lewis Carroll at the UN Security Council and says Russia's western partners are not interested in the truth.

19/04/2018

USA

US, Russia clash over Syria at UN Security Council

The US has vowed to respond to an alleged deadly chemical weapons attack in Syria regardless of whether the UN Security Council acts or not, while Russia has warned Washington of "grave repercussions".

09/04/2018

Syria

International Rescue Committee laments lack of accountability in Syria

The NGO also calls for more aid to be allowed in to worst hit areas of Syria

09/04/2018

Syria

Iran, Syria to continue attacking 'terrorists' in Damascus suburbs

The comments came after the UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Saturday demanding a 30-day truce in Syria to allow aid access and medical evacuation.

25/02/2018

Syria

UN Security Council delays vote on Syria ceasefire

The delay was called amid Russian demands to change a draft resolution that calls for a 30-day armistice.

24/02/2018

USA

US faces criticism at Security Council meeting on Iran protests

Some members of the UN body argued that recent unrest in the Islamic Republic was an internal issue for Tehran

06/01/2018

USA

US and North Korea trade angry recriminations at UN Security Council m

Ministerial meeting called at week's end by anxious council chair Japan.

16/12/2017

World News

UN security council to discuss US recognition of Jerusalem

The UN security council is expected to meet on Friday to discuss Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

07/12/2017

Israel

Trump's Jerusalem decision provokes diplomatic disapproval

International community appears united in criticism of President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital

07/12/2017

World News

US asks UN Security Council to call on nations to cut all ties with No

US tells UN Security Council latest North Korean missile test brings war "closer", and says nations must sever diplomatic relations.

29/11/2017

USA

Russia vetoes Syria gas attack probe

Russia and the US on oppositie sides over Syria chemical weapons inquiry

24/10/2017

North Korea

North Korea: Kim seeks military 'equilibrium' with US

The UN Security Council condemned Pyongyang's latest missile launch as "highly provocative"

16/09/2017