UN's Syria motion vetoed over lack of consensus efforts

Russia's foreign minister says it vetoed the UN resolution on Syria due to Western powers' failure to make additional effort for consensus.

Russia demands no-military clause in Syria resolution

Russia says it will veto a draft UN resolution calling on Syria's president to step down unless a clause ruling out military intervention was added.

DA calls for Defence Minister to explain extra aircraft use

The DA says Lindiwe Sisulu must take full responsibility for the use of two back-up aircraft to shadow Jacob Zuma's jet to the United States.

Syria considers letting Arab League monitors stay longer

Syria says it might allow Arab monitors to stay for another month on its peacekeeping mission, but those against Bashar al-Assad want UN intervention.

Zuma proposes closer ties between AU, UN

President Zuma has told the UN Security Council that the AU and UN must institutionalise their relationship to better prevent and resolve conflicts.

SA at the helm of the UN Security Council

South Africa will be president of the UN Security Council for the month of January, a position it will use to strengthen ties between the UN and AU.

UN council concerned by Israeli-Palestinian impasse

Most members of the United Nations Security Council have voiced deep concerns about the impasse in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.

ICC says Gaddafi killing may be a war crime

The ICC chief prosecutor said there are suspicions that the killing of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was a war crime.

Libya's central bank expected to have sanctions lifted

The UN Security Council has announced it will lift sanctions on Libya's central bank and the Libyan Foreign Bank to economically uplift the country.

SA treading carefully in bid for top AU position

South Africa is running into heavy diplomatic weather as its latest bid for expanded influence on the continent sets sail.

UN pushes for tougher action against Uganda rebels

The UN Security Council says tougher action is needed from peacekeepers against the Lord's Resistance Army rebels in Uganda.

Palestine UN bid soldiers on despite Security Council failure

Palestine has vowed to continue its quest for full UN membership despite facing a setback at the Security Council and a possible veto from the US.

Palestinians may push for UN vote they expect to lose

Palestinians may demand a vote on UN membership to force other countries to publicly justify their refusal of support.

China: Sanctions won't solve Iranian nuclear issue

China says sanctions will not "fundamentally solve" the Iranian nuclear issue and urged further dialogue to resolve an ongoing impasse.

Growing alarm over stockpiled weapons in Libya

Inspectors must visit hundreds of suspected weapons stockpiles in Libya amid growing fears that huge numbers of missiles have been looted.

Palestinians need an audience for their story

Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas announced last week the PLO would seek recognition in the UNSC of a Palestinian state within Israel.

More Syrians killed by forces despite al-Assad's pledge

Syrian forces have killed dozens of protesters despite assurances by President Bashar al-Assad to Ban Ki-moon that a crackdown was over.

Syrian opposition's first congress to be held in Tunis

A Syrian opposition leader has announced the movement would hold its first congress in the Tunisian capital in September, after Ramadan.

UN rights chief describes 'utter devastation' in Abyei

The UN deputy chief for human rights said the "utter devastation" she saw in Abyei served as a warning of the possible future of Sudan's border area.

SA slams Nato's 'regime change' in Libya in UN speech

South Africa has accused Nato of deliberately targeting Gaddafi, warning that its campaign in Libya could paralyse other UN Security Council action.

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