http://www.mail.com/organizations/3382-united-nations-security-council.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.20/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/3382-united-nations-security-council.html http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1760966-mali-prime-minister-forced-ouster.html BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali's interim president has named a replacement prime minister after soldiers behind a coup earlier this year forced out his predecessor and placed him under house arrest, provoking international condemnation. The political turmoil has deepened concerns about Mali's stability at a time when the international community is considering b... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:36:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1760966-mali-prime-minister-forced-ouster.html 2012-12-13T00:36:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1761444-un-security-council-condemns-nkorea-rocket-launch.html UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council condemned North Korea's successful rocket launch on Wednesday and said it will urgently consider "an appropriate response." Whether that response includes new sanctions against the North, which the United States and its European allies are seeking, depends first and foremost on China, the North's closest all... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1761444-un-security-council-condemns-nkorea-rocket-launch.html 2012-12-13T00:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1760562-nkorea-rocket-gift-to-leaders-warning-to-world.html Why would North Korea launch a rocket into space now? The act invites additional sanctions for a country where the U.N. says millions are going hungry, and the bitter cold had only increased the risk of the launch becoming the latest of several embarrassing failures. Some of Pyongyang's reasons are calendar-related: It's been 100 years since the birth of ... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1760562-nkorea-rocket-gift-to-leaders-warning-to-world.html 2012-12-12T09:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1757144-nkorea-extends-window-readies-rocket-launch.html SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea is pressing ahead with preparation for a long-range rocket launch after extending its liftoff window by another week until Dec. 29 because of technical problems. It's North Korea's second attempt this year, and the fifth since 1998, to launch a rocket that the United Nations, Washington, Seoul and others call a cover ... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1757144-nkorea-extends-window-readies-rocket-launch.html 2012-12-10T23:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1755492-eu-condemns-israel-settlements.html BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union warned Israel of unspecified consequences Monday if it goes through with plans to build thousands of new settler homes in Jerusalem and the West Bank. The bloc's 27 foreign ministers said they were "deeply dismayed" by Israeli plans to expand settlements in East Jerusalem and particularly the E1 project, which would sepa... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1755492-eu-condemns-israel-settlements.html 2012-12-10T18:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1755220-nkorea-extending-rocket-launch-period-to-dec-29.html SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Monday extended the launch period for a controversial long-range rocket by another week until Dec. 29, citing technical problems. An unidentified spokesman for the North's Korean Committee of Space Technology told state media that scientists found a "technical deficiency in the first-stage control engine module of ... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:10:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1755220-nkorea-extending-rocket-launch-period-to-dec-29.html 2012-12-10T12:10:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1752702-syrian-rebels-leadership-bid-to-unite.html BEIRUT (AP) — Rebel commanders from across Syria have joined forces under a united command they hope will increase coordination between diverse fighting groups and streamline the pathway for arms essential to their struggle against President Bashar Assad. While many of the brigades involved in the fighting are decidedly Islamist in outlook and some have b... Sat, 08 Dec 2012 19:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1752702-syrian-rebels-leadership-bid-to-unite.html 2012-12-08T19:50:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1746874-us-allies-seek-un-action-nkorea-fires-rocket.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and key Asian allies have agreed to seek U.N. Security Council action if North Korea launches a long-range rocket this month, the State Department said Wednesday. Pyongyang plans the launch between Dec. 10 and 22 in defiance of a U.N. ban. Washington sees such launches as veiled tests of missiles designed to strike the United St... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1746874-us-allies-seek-un-action-nkorea-fires-rocket.html 2012-12-06T00:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1744556-israel-palestinians-escalate-settlement-showdown.html JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinians and Israelis hardened their positions Wednesday over a contentious new settlement push around Jerusalem, with Israel going full throttle on plans to develop the area and the Palestinians trying to block it through an appeal to the U.N. Security Council. The settlement push — Israel's retaliation for the Palestinians' success ... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:43:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1744556-israel-palestinians-escalate-settlement-showdown.html 2012-12-05T19:43:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1745722-netanyahu-visits-europe-relations-frayed.html BERLIN (AP) — It was supposed to be an amicable meeting between close friends. Instead, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Germany has been soured by Berlin's refusal to oppose a Palestinian U.N. statehood bid and anger throughout Europe over Israeli plans to expand settlements around Jerusalem. The sensitivity of Netanyahu's trip to one... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1745722-netanyahu-visits-europe-relations-frayed.html 2012-12-05T17:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1743036-palestinian-war-crimes-case-faces-long-road.html JERUSALEM (AP) — Days after winning upgraded status at the United Nations, the Palestinians are threatening to join the world's first permanent war crimes court and pursue charges against the Israelis. Although the Palestinians say that any decision is still a long ways off, the mere threat has unnerved Israel. But pressing a case may not be so simple and... Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1743036-palestinian-war-crimes-case-faces-long-road.html 2012-12-04T21:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1741522-palestinians-settlement-expansion-1.html RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinians will ask the U.N. Security Council to call for an Israeli settlement freeze, President Mahmoud Abbas and his advisers decided Tuesday, as part of an escalating showdown over Israel's new plans to build thousands more homes on war-won land in and around Jerusalem. Such construction will destroy any lingering hope... Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1741522-palestinians-settlement-expansion-1.html 2012-12-04T21:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1739508-skorea-to-reroute-flights-nkorean-rocket-path.html SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea said Monday that it plans to reroute passenger flights over the Yellow Sea to avoid possible collisions with debris from a long-range rocket that North Korea plans to launch this month. The Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs said it made the decision after learning that North Korea had informed China and... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 19:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1739508-skorea-to-reroute-flights-nkorean-rocket-path.html 2012-12-03T19:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1736098-north-korea-gears-up-to-launch-long-range-rocket.html SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea is gearing up to fire a long-range rocket this month in a defiant move expected to raise the stakes of a global standoff over its missile and nuclear programs. The North's announcement Saturday that it would launch the rocket between Dec. 10 and Dec. 22 came as President Barack Obama prepares for his second term and a... Sun, 02 Dec 2012 10:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1736098-north-korea-gears-up-to-launch-long-range-rocket.html 2012-12-02T10:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1731428-african-union-asks-un-action-mali.html DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — In an open letter Thursday to U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the president of the African Union urged the U.N. to take immediate military action in northern Mali, which was seized by al-Qaida-linked rebels earlier this year. Yayi Boni, the president of Benin who is also head of the African Union, said any reticence on the part o... Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1731428-african-union-asks-un-action-mali.html 2012-11-30T00:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1731690-palestinians-seek-un-upgrade-powers-elusive.html UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Although Palestinians achieved their goal of being upgraded to nonmember observer state status at the United Nations on Thursday, they still face a series of struggles to capitalize on that recognition throughout the U.N. system. The Palestinian Authority, by a General Assembly vote of 138-9 with 41 abstentions, joined the Vatican Th... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1731690-palestinians-seek-un-upgrade-powers-elusive.html 2012-11-29T22:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1727376-palestinians-predict-historic-un-vote-statehood.html UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Palestinians predicted a historic U.N. vote recognizing their statehood this week, praising important new support from France on Tuesday and likely backing from other European nations seen as critical to enhancing their international standing. The United States and Israel strongly oppose the resolution, and there are fears it cou... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1727376-palestinians-predict-historic-un-vote-statehood.html 2012-11-27T22:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1725974-france-to-recognize-palestinian-un.html PARIS (AP) — France announced Tuesday that it plans to vote in favor of recognizing a Palestinian state at the U.N. General Assembly this week. With the announcement, France becomes the first major European country to come out in favor, dealing a setback to Israel. The timing of the announcement appears aimed at swaying other European nations. ... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1725974-france-to-recognize-palestinian-un.html 2012-11-27T20:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1725126-un-to-vote-thursday-raising-palestinian-status.html UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Palestinians said the U.N. General Assembly will vote Thursday afternoon on a resolution raising their status at the United Nations from an observer to a nonmember observer state, a move they believe is an important step toward a two-state solution with Israel. Unlike the Security Council, there are no vetoes in the General Assem... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1725126-un-to-vote-thursday-raising-palestinian-status.html 2012-11-27T00:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1724708-rices-star-rises-congressional-opposition-dims.html WASHINGTON (AP) — With congressional opposition softening, U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice could find her name in contention as early as this week to succeed Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state. It's a step that may signal greater U.S. willingness to intervene in world crises during President Barack Obama's second term. As Obama nears a decision on wh... Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1724708-rices-star-rises-congressional-opposition-dims.html 2012-11-26T23:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1719514-gaza-crowds-surge-israel-border-fence-1-dead.html GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli troops fired on Gazans surging toward Israel's border fence Friday, killing one person but leaving intact the fragile two-day-old cease-fire between Hamas and the Jewish state. The truce, which calls for an end to Gaza rocket fire on Israel and Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, came after eight days of cross-border fighting,... Fri, 23 Nov 2012 22:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1719514-gaza-crowds-surge-israel-border-fence-1-dead.html 2012-11-23T22:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1716676-un-report-rwanda-commanding-congo-rebel-force.html UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Rwandan military is commanding and supporting the rebel force that overtook a major city in eastern Congo this week, a United Nations report released Wednesday said. Uganda is also providing more subtle but nonetheless decisive backing to the M23 rebels, the report said. The report's release, just one day after the violent takeov... Wed, 21 Nov 2012 21:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1716676-un-report-rwanda-commanding-congo-rebel-force.html 2012-11-21T21:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1715432-israel-hamas-cease-fire-remains-elusive.html JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and the Hamas militant group edged closer to a cease-fire Tuesday to end a weeklong Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip, but after a day of furious diplomatic efforts involving the U.S. secretary of state, U.N. chief and Egypt's president, a deal remained elusive and fighting raged on both sides of the border. Israeli tanks and gun... Wed, 21 Nov 2012 03:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1715432-israel-hamas-cease-fire-remains-elusive.html 2012-11-21T03:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1713078-congolese-rebels-seize-goma-take-airport.html GOMA, Congo (AP) — A rebel group believed to be backed by Rwanda seized the strategic, provincial capital of Goma in eastern Congo on Tuesday, home to more than 1 million people as well as an international airport in a development that threatens to spark a new, regional war, officials and witnesses said. Explosions and machine-gun fire rocked the lakeside... Wed, 21 Nov 2012 02:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1713078-congolese-rebels-seize-goma-take-airport.html 2012-11-21T02:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1715498-un-security-council-puts-sanctions-congo-rebels.html UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Tuesday to sanction the leaders of Congo's M23 rebel force, which hours earlier occupied the eastern Congolese city of Goma as U.N. peacekeepers stood by without resisting. But it did not name two countries accused by Congo of supporting the rebels: Rwanda and Uganda. The council demanded t... Wed, 21 Nov 2012 02:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1715498-un-security-council-puts-sanctions-congo-rebels.html 2012-11-21T02:41:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1710548-un-security-council-debates-spread-piracy.html UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Centuries after piracy was recognized as the first international crime against humanity, its spread around the world has prompted the U.N. Security Council's first debate Monday on piracy's rise as a threat to world peace and security. In the past, the council has focused on various regional outbreaks of the scourge. But piracy has b... Mon, 19 Nov 2012 04:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1710548-un-security-council-debates-spread-piracy.html 2012-11-19T04:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1709100-rebels-congo-reach-door-goma.html GOMA, Congo (AP) — A rebel group believed to be backed by Rwanda advanced to within two miles (three kilometers) of Goma, a crucial provincial capital in eastern Congo, marking the first time that rebels have come this close since 2008. Congolese army spokesman Col. Olivier Hamuli said the fighting has been going on since 6 a.m. Sunday and the front line ... Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1709100-rebels-congo-reach-door-goma.html 2012-11-18T22:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1707470-un-launches-aerial-attack-rebels-east-congo.html KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — U.N. attack helicopters targeted M23 rebels in eastern Congo on Saturday after fighting resumed following a monthslong lull in violence, a local official said. Two army officers and 151 rebels were killed in a battle beginning Thursday that the U.N. called the worst clash between the M23 group and the military since July. Attack hel... Sun, 18 Nov 2012 02:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1707470-un-launches-aerial-attack-rebels-east-congo.html 2012-11-18T02:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1704950-uk-european-nations-to-debate-syria-arms-embargo.html LONDON (AP) — European nations are discussing whether to overturn an arms embargo on Syria and seeking to press Arab countries and the United States for a new impetus to end the deadly 20-month conflict, Britain's foreign policy chief said Friday. British Foreign Secretary William Hague met in London with Mouaz al-Khatib, head of the new Syrian National C... Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1704950-uk-european-nations-to-debate-syria-arms-embargo.html 2012-11-16T17:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1699862-report-sri-lankan-war-was-grave-failure-un.html UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A United Nations report released Wednesday said inadequate efforts by the world body to protect civilians during the bloody final months of Sri Lanka's civil war marked a "grave failure" that led to suffering for hundreds of thousands of people. The report was unusually scathing for an official U.N. critique. The report accused U.N. ... Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1699862-report-sri-lankan-war-was-grave-failure-un.html 2012-11-14T21:31:00Z