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United Nations chief, security council call on Taliban to reverse university ban for womenSince regaining power, the Taliban have widely implemented a strict interpretation of Islamic law, or Sharia, despite initially promising a more moderate rule.WorldDec 28, 2022
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Russia vetoes UN resolution condemning Putin’s annexation of Ukrainian territoryThe U.N. Security Council veto sets up a promised vote in the General Assembly that is expected to overwhelmingly pass, but will have no binding authority to stop Russia.WorldSep 30, 2022
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Japan’s Kishida says UN reforms needed to prevent Russian vetoes over Ukraine warJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed disappointment over the failure of the UN Security Council to respond to the war because of Russia's right of veto.WorldSep 20, 2022
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China, Russia forced to defend vetoes of North Korea sanctions under new UN rulesThe close allies reiterated their opposition to more sanctions, blaming the United States for rising tensions on the Korean peninsula and calling for more dialogue.WorldJun 8, 2022
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Why is China ‘buzzing’ Canadian, Australian planes? Here’s what you need to knowExperts say the incidents have broader implications for Chinese aggression in the Asia-Pacific region and efforts to enforce sanctions on North Korea.WorldJun 8, 2022
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‘Concerning’ Chinese jet pilot behaviour will be raised with UN Security Council: JolyCanada's foreign affairs minister Melanie Joly said the Canadian surveillance plane that China is targeting is on a UN mission and should be allowed to fly without interference.WorldJun 3, 2022
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Allies must ‘eliminate’ Russia from world stage at UN Security Council: ex-NATO leader"If this is not the mode to make that change, then shame on us for not trying," said a former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO over Russia's role on the Security Council.CanadaMay 1, 2022
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Zelenskyy shows UN graphic video highlighting ‘terrible’ Russia war crimes in UkraineIn a speech to the U.N. Security Council, the Ukrainian president showed a short video of burned, bloodied and mutilated bodies, including children, in several cities.WorldApr 5, 2022
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Global impact of Ukraine war worst since World War II: U.N. food chiefDavid Beasley, executive director of the U.N. World Food Program, told the U.N. Security Council that already high food prices are skyrocketing.WorldMar 29, 2022
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UN peacekeeping force should be on the ground in Ukraine, says former Canadian ambassadorRussia holds a veto on the UN Security Council and has used it to oppose accountability for the ongoing slaughter of civilians that is now entering a fourth week.CanadaMar 20, 2022
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