New York - The United Nations Security Council Monday spoke with one voice to condemn North Korea for launching a missile, and found the April 5 firing of the rocket violated a 2006 resolution. The so-called presidential statement fell short of full resolution status because of opposition from China and Russia, which hold two of the five veto votes on the 15-member council.
But it was adapted unanimously, a pre-requisite for issuing a presidential statement.
New York - After weeks of rising violence in Sudan's war- ravaged western province Darfur, the situation has calmed down over the past three days, according a joint report released Monday by the African Union and United Nations , which share peace-keeping operations. Nonetheless, tension was still high after Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir expelled aid groups from the region in retaliation for an arrest warrant issued against him in March by the International Criminal Court for committing war crimes and crimes against humanity.
New York - Held back from stronger steps by China and Russia, the United Nations Security Council was preparing later Monday to consider chastising North Korea for its rocket launch earlier this month. China and Russia, which have veto power on the council, had objected to a harsher reaction in the form of more sanctions as suggested by Japan and the United States, citing their concern that it would undermine the six-party talks aimed at getting Pyongyang to dismantle its nuclear programme.
New York, Apr. 13 : Disgraced former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer's return to the public stage, with articles on Wall Street''s role in the economic crisis and interviews on TV and radio, has led some observers to suggest conditions now are better than ever for him to return to the limelight -- if he wants to.
New York, April 13 : The Obamas are using their own money to renovate the White House, forgoing the 100,000 dollars in federal funds that is traditionally allotted to new presidents for such renovation projects.
First Lady Michelle Obama''''''''s communications director Camille Johnston said that the Obamas, who are worth millions, will pay to overhaul the White House residence from their own pockets.
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New York - The United Nations Security Council Monday spoke with one voice to condemn North Korea for launching a missile, and found the April 5 firing of the rocket violated a 2006 resolution. The so-called presidential statement fell short of full resolution status because of opposition from China and Russia, which hold two of the five veto votes on the 15-member council.
New York - After weeks of rising violence in Sudan's war- ravaged western province Darfur, the situation has calmed down over the past three days, according a joint report released Monday by the African Union and United Nations , which share peace-keeping operations. Nonetheless, tension was still high after Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir expelled aid groups from the region in retaliation for an arrest warrant issued against him in March by the International Criminal Court for committing war crimes and crimes against humanity.
New York - Held back from stronger steps by China and Russia, the United Nations Security Council was preparing later Monday to consider chastising North Korea for its rocket launch earlier this month. China and Russia, which have veto power on the council, had objected to a harsher reaction in the form of more sanctions as suggested by Japan and the United States, citing their concern that it would undermine the six-party talks aimed at getting Pyongyang to dismantle its nuclear programme.
New York, Apr. 13 : Disgraced former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer's return to the public stage, with articles on Wall Street''s role in the economic crisis and interviews on TV and radio, has led some observers to suggest conditions now are better than ever for him to return to the limelight -- if he wants to.
New York, April 13 : The Obamas are using their own money to renovate the White House, forgoing the 100,000 dollars in federal funds that is traditionally allotted to new presidents for such renovation projects.
