U.N. Approves ‘All Necessary Measures’ to Protect Libyan Civilians

Staff / Truthdig Mar 18, 2011 On the same day that Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhadi told the people of rebel Benghazi he would show "no mercy," the U.N. Security Council approved a resolution brought by the U.K., France and Lebanon to allow "all necessary measures" except invasion to protect Libya's civilian population. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

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U.S. Vetoes U.N. Condemnation of Israeli Settlements

Staff / Truthdig Feb 20, 2011 The U.S. has vetoed a proposed U.N. Security Council resolution calling on Israel to halt the building of illegal settlements on Palestinian land, saying its passage would “harden the positions of both sides.” Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.S. Offers F-35s for Extension of Settlement Freeze

Staff / Truthdig Nov 15, 2010 Although the U.S. never has been a neutral arbiter in the Middle East, it's still surprising that Washington has now reportedly promised Israel a long-term security agreement -- including 20 F-35 fighter jets and a pledge to veto any damaging U.N. resolution -- in exchange for a 90-day extension of the Israeli freeze on constructing settlements in the West Bank. Updated Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Backs India’s Bid for Security Council Seat

Staff / Truthdig Nov 9, 2010 India's future role in the United Nations might just bump up a big notch soon, thanks to Barack Obama's endorsement The president officially announced his support for India's permanent inclusion on the UN's Security Council on Monday (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Others, Besides Iranians, Aren’t Crazy About Sanctions

Staff / Truthdig Jul 27, 2010 When it comes to registering disapproval for Iran's nuclear program, certain key members of the international community keep pushing the same button -- that would be the one marked sanctions. But is this becoming more of a rote reflex than an effective strategy? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.N. Votes in Favor of Imposing ‘Toughest Sanctions Ever’ on Iran

Staff / Truthdig Jun 9, 2010 Here's President Barack Obama's take on the stringent new sanctions the UN Security Council voted Wednesday to impose on Iran: They're "the toughest sanctions ever faced by Iran" Right, now here's Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on the same topic (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Case of the Missing Iranian Nuke Scientist

Staff / Truthdig Jun 8, 2010 One video shows a man who may well be Iranian nuclear scientist Shahram Amiri claiming that he was abducted by Americans and is now being held in Tucson, Ariz. -- in which case, whoever kidnapped him should make sure he has the right papers. (continued) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Israel Under Int’l Scrutiny for Flotilla Attack

Staff / Truthdig Jun 1, 2010 Relations between Israel and friends like Turkey and the US went south following Monday's raid on a flotilla en route to Gaza, as differing reports emerged to challenge Israel's account (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

N. Korea Severs Ties, Orders Preparations for War

Staff / Truthdig May 25, 2010 Tensions between North and South Korea are spiraling out of control. The north has cut all ties, and Kim Jong-il reportedly ordered his forces to prepare to defend against attack. Seoul continues to push for satisfaction in the U.N. Security Council after the north allegedly torpedoed a South Korean warship. (continued) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Dinner at Manouchehr’s

Staff / Truthdig May 8, 2010 While a dinner party may not be the most agreeable setting for talks on nuclear diplomacy, Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki treated representatives of all 15 member nations of the U.N. Security Council to a meal in Manhattan on Friday night in an effort to re-engage the international community regarding Iran's nuclear program. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

British Government Warned That Iraq War Would Be Illegal

Staff / Truthdig Jan 27, 2010 Before the invasion of Iraq, British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw's top legal adviser warned that the use of force was "contrary to international law" and "would amount to the crime of aggression." (continued) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )