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Coups becoming ‘epidemic’ and require global action, says U.N. chiefInternational coups are becoming an "epidemic" that need addressing, U.N. chief Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday following the recent takeover in Sudan.WorldOct 26, 2021
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Bob Rae brings tough talk to United Nations diplomacyTwo months after Canada lost the election to the United Nations Security Council, the country's new ambassador was there anyway, speaking frankly about the Syrian civil war. He wasn't making many new friends.CanadaOct 4, 2020
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Canada in ‘good position’ for Security Council seat amid Chinese threats: ambassadorMarc-Andre Blanchard wouldn't say whether Chinese anger over the Meng Wanzhou case could impact Canada's bid for a rotating seat on the UN Security Council.CanadaMay 31, 2020
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Number of Canadian peacekeepers deployed abroad hits 60-year lowFigures from the United Nations show just 35 Canadian peacekeepers deployed at the end of April.CanadaMay 22, 2020
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Justin Trudeau in Ethiopia for African Union meetingThe eight-day trip is designed largely to woo support from African nations as Canada tries to secure a seat on the United Nations Security Council in June.CanadaFeb 7, 2020
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China may oppose Canada’s UN Security Council bid: analystCanada faces stiff competition from Norway and Ireland for the two temporary seats on the most powerful UN body, which will be the subject of a June vote for a two-year term starting next year.CanadaJan 24, 2020
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Israeli-Palestinian violence escalates, prompts UN Security Council to schedule ‘urgent’ meetThe U.N. Security Council will meet Monday to discuss the bloodiest spate of Israeli-Palestinian violence for years, diplomats said.WorldJul 22, 2017
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Russia, China block UN sanctions targeting chemical weapons attacks in SyriaRussia and China have vetoed a U.N. resolution imposing sanctions on 21 Syrian individuals, organizations and companies allegedly involved in chemical weapons attacks in the country.WorldFeb 28, 2017
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Serbia supports Canada’s bid for UN Security Council seat in 2020Canada has won the support of Serbia in its bid for a temporary seat on the United Nations Security Council in 2020.CanadaNov 16, 2016
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Russia criticizes UN report linking Syrian government to chemical weapon useRussia's ambassador to the United Nations says he is unconvinced by a report linking the Syrian government to the use of chemical weapons in at least three instances.WorldOct 27, 2016
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