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'Security Council out of resources for Syria, Yemen'
This follows a period of decisiveness, including armed interventions in Ivory Coast and Libya, with analysts saying the body is unable to intervene in other crises.
Arab filmmakers at Tribeca festival hope for more artistic freedom
The Arab political revolts are not only screened around-the-clock, but also spread via Facebook, Twitter and other online media. Arab filmmakers gathered for the annual Tribeca Film Festival argue that uprisings in Egypt, Tunisia and Libya not only deserve to be televised - but would also make good movies.
UN panel faults Sri Lankan government, Tamil Tigers
A UN probe details atrocities by Sri Lankan forces and Tamil Tigers that "would amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity" in 2009, when a government offensive ended a civil war that had fractured the island for three decades.
A divided UN Security Council to meet on Syria
A draft statement from France, Germany, Portugal and Britain that calls on Syrian President Bashar al Assad to exercise restraint and prosecute those behind the violence faces opposition from Russia and China, who view the protests as an internal matter.
Misurata siege reopens UN military action dilemma
For the UN in general, and the Security Council in particular, a call for ground forces in Misurata pits one of the UN's core principles - respect for national sovereignty - against its mandate to protect the lives of innocents caught up in the wheels of war.
UN Security Council fails to agree on Yemen statement
The Security Council has been reluctant to address the political unrest in the Arab world, remaining largely silent on the uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia and only responding in Libya when faced with an imminent massacre.
The world's 'responsibility to protect' is tested
The United Nations is often criticised for failing to protect civilians from belligerent leaders, but current interventions in Libya and Ivory Coast suggest the world body is starting to shoulder its responsibility to protect
Ivory Coast's Gbagbo arrested as forces storm bunker
Soldiers storm the bunker of Ivory Coast's Laurent Gbagbo and arrest the defeated dictator after days of heavy fighting in which French and UN helicopters fired rockets at his presidential residence.
Israel's Peres lobbies UN over Palestinian state, Goldstone report
Israel's President Shimon Peres lobbies the United Nations to have the organisation abandon the controversial Goldstone report and resist calls to recognize an independent Palestinian state.
Singer 'Sweet Micky' Michel Martelly must perform after Haiti presidential vote
Michel Martelly, who won 68% of the votes in the election for president of Haiti with his mantra of change and pledged to become an inspirational figure, faces challenges to live up to his promises.
UN Security Council in crisis meeting over Libyan conflict
While Qaddafi's troops gain further ground, China and Russia oppose arming rebels and Italy becomes latest nation to recognise transition group as legitimate government.
UN mediator pessimistic on Libyan peace deal
During meetings with officials in Tripoli and Benghazi, Abdelilah al Khatib said both Col Qaddafi's government and the rebels showed support for a ceasefire. But both had also made statements that suggested they would not lay down their arms.
Islamic group drops demand that UN support 'religious defamation'
The UN Human Rights Council recently adopted a resolution to promote religious tolerance. The decision marked the end of a long and bitter dispute between Muslim nations and the West over freedom of speech.
Masterpiece made from 500,000 Gulf pearls expected to fetch $5m
The magnificent Pearl Canopy of Baroda, adorned with Gulf pearls, diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires and reputedly originally destined to adorn the tomb of the Prophet Mohammed in Medina, is up for auction in Manhattan tomorrow.
Cracks begin to emerge in global anti-Qaddafi alliance
After British, French and US jets pound Libyan government forces, UN security council agrees to discuss letter from Col Qaddafi’s regime that complained of 'military aggression' by the western powers launching air strikes on Libya.
