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U.S., allies slam Russia for wasting U.N. Security Council time

The United States and allies slammed Russia on Thursday for wasting the time of the U.N. Security Council and spreading conspiracies by again raising its accusation that the United States has "military biological programs" in Ukraine.

Reuters

US to push for multinational Haiti intervention force in Canada talks

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads Thursday to Canada for talks expected to focus on Haiti, with an American official voicing hope for progress on setting up an intervention force to address the impoverished Caribbean nation's spiralling security and health crises.

France 24

Putin involving regional officials to ‘deflect criticism away from national leadership’

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via a video link in Saint Petersburg

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West and Russia clash over UN probe of drone use in Ukraine

Many U.N. Security Council members led by the U.S. and its Western allies insist Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has the right to investigate whether Russia has used Iranian drones to attack civilians and power plants in Ukraine

The Independent UK

U.N. lawyer pushes back on Russian row over Iran drone inquiry

The chief U.N. lawyer on Wednesday pushed back on a Russian argument that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres cannot report to the Security Council on Western accusations that Moscow used Iran-made drones in Ukraine in violation of a 2015 resolution.

Reuters

US wants to find a country to lead Haiti military intervention by early November

The State Department is pushing back against the notion that a U.S. resolution at the United Nations proposing the deployment of a rapid reaction force to Haiti is in peril, with a senior administration official stating Wednesday that he expects the dimensions of a force to be settled by early…

Miami Herald

UN Officials: Syria Facing `Acute Violence’ and Worst Economic Crisis

Syria is facing “acute violence,” the worst economic crisis since the war began in 2011, and a rapidly spreading cholera outbreak with more that 24,000 suspected cases reported throughout the country and at least 80 deaths, UN officials said Tuesday. UN special envoy Geir Pedersen told the UN Security Council…

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US resolution proposing rapid force for Haiti imperiled: ‘No one is stepping up’

A proposal by the United States encouraging the rapid deployment of an international military force to Haiti is on the verge of failure after no country volunteered to contribute troops, multiple sources tell McClatchy and the Miami Herald.

Miami Herald

Russia raises accusation at U.N. of Ukraine 'dirty bomb' plans

Russia on Tuesday took its accusation that Ukraine was preparing to use a dirty bomb - an explosive device laced with radioactive material - to the United Nations Security Council, voicing its concerns during a closed-door meeting of the 15-member body.

Reuters

Russia tells U.N. Ukraine plans 'dirty bomb,' West dismisses allegation

Russia on Tuesday took its case to the U.N. Security Council that Ukraine is preparing to use a "dirty bomb" on its own territory, an assertion dismissed by Western and Ukrainian officials as misinformation and a pretext for intensifying the war.

Reuters

West and Russia clash over probe of drones in Ukraine

The U.S. and key Western allies are accusing Russia of using Iranian drones to attack civilians and power plants in Ukraine in violation of a 2015 U.N. Security Council resolution and international humanitarian law

The Independent UK

Security Council adopts sanctions against Haiti gangs, including leader known as ‘Barbecue’

The United Nations Security Council on Friday unanimously agreed to clamp down on illicit arms sales and violent criminal armed groups in Haiti by imposing a travel ban, arms embargo and asset freeze on gang leaders — and anyone engaging in actions that threaten the peace, security or stability of…

Miami Herald

E3 Calls for UN to Probe Russia’s Alleged Use of Iranian Drones

Britain, France and Germany on Friday called for a United Nations probe of accusations Russia has used Iranian-origin drones to attack Ukraine, allegedly violating a UN Security Council Resolution. In a letter signed by their UN envoys and seen by Reuters, the three backed Ukraine's call on Monday for such…

Asharq Al-Awsat

E3 seeks U.N. to probe Russia's alleged use of Iranian drones

Britain, France and Germany on Friday called for a United Nations probe of accusations Russia has used Iranian-origin drones to attack Ukraine, allegedly violating a U.N. Security Council Resolution.

Reuters

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The Independent UK

UN ready to vote on sanctions against Haitian gang leader

The U.N. Security Council has scheduled a vote Friday on a resolution that would demand an immediate end to violence and criminal activity in Haiti

The Independent UK

UN to vote Friday on sanctions against Haitian gang leader

The U.N. Security Council has scheduled a vote Friday on a resolution that would demand an immediate end to violence and criminal activity in Haiti

Reuters

U.N. says Guterres' comments on Russia have not harmed communication with Moscow

U.N. chief Antonio Guterres has "spoken up very clearly" about Russia's war in Ukraine and it has not stopped communication with Moscow, a U.N. spokesman said on Thursday, after a Russian warning that cooperation with U.N. officials could be at risk.

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Nations consider sending troops to Haiti, despite troubled past foreign intervention

The U.S. and Mexico proposed to the United Nations Security Council a "non-U.N." force for Haiti to help the country resolve deepening crises, but countries are cautious given prior harmful efforts.

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Russia to review working with U.N. chief if he inspects drones in Ukraine

Russia said on Wednesday that it will reassess cooperation with U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres if he sends experts to Ukraine to inspect drones that Western powers say were made in Iran and used by Moscow in violation of a U.N. resolution.

Irish Mirror

Vladimir Putin introduces martial law in Russian-held parts of Ukraine

In a televised address to members of his security council, Putin instructed the government to set up a special coordinating council under Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to work with Russia's regions to boost Moscow's war effort in Ukraine

Al Jazeera

Putin declares martial law in annexed regions of Ukraine

Russia’s president did not provide details of the extra powers the heads of annexed regions will have under his decree.

Radio France Internationale

Mali's foreign minister accuses France of 'espionage and destabilising acts' at UN

Mali's foreign affairs minister says the military government will exercise its right to self-defence if France "continues to undermine'" the country's sovereignty and national security.

The Independent UK

UN to vote on sanctions to curb violence, crime in Haiti

The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote Wednesday on a resolution that would demand an immediate end to violence and criminal activity in Haiti

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Ukraine Invites UN Experts to Examine ‘Iranian-Origin’ Drones

Ukraine has invited United Nations experts to inspect what it says are Iranian-origin drones used by Russia to attack Ukrainian targets in violation of a Security Council Resolution, according to a letter seen by Reuters on Tuesday. Russia launched dozens of "kamikaze" drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on Ukraine…

Reuters

U.S., allies to discuss Iranian drone transfers to Russia at U.N

The United States, Britain and France plan to raise alleged Iranian arms transfers to Russia at a closed-door U.N. Security Council meeting on Wednesday, diplomats said, after Kyiv accused Moscow of using Iranian-origin drones against civilian targets.

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