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The only way they can get nuclear weapons is to defy the security council, that is the major countries that are represented there, and therefore, it would be a major symbolism.
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The security council, which is also working on a broader resolution on the Ivorian crisis, will Monday send the head of its sanctions committee to Abidjan to assess prospects for sanctions on people seen as blocking the peace process in the West African nation.
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ABDULLAH: There is a council, there is a military and security council, which is in charge of the administration of the city, and they are dealing with all aspects of it.
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The security council is the topmost organ which makes decision on whether Kenya can sent its forces to intervene in any external crisis.
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There is no evidence that they are closer now than before to mobilize 9 members in the security council, something that will force the US to veto their application.
Dr. Josef Olmert: A Week After the UN-Showdown, Interim Report II Dr. Josef Olmert 2011
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In a move last used by China in 1976, the Lebanese delegation to the UN disassociated itself from the statement after it was read by Hardeep Singh Puri, UN ambassador of the current president of the security council, India.
Hague calls for Syria to end crackdown after UN statement 2011
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Assad has no real challenge unfortunately from the international community as his case is being barred from discussion in the security council because of some members of the security council, and because he continues to get material, financial and military help from the ayatollahs in Iran and Hezbollah, he said.
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Troops and tanks were deployed to the besieged city of Hama at the weekend, with casualties reported to be mounting rapidly – increasing pressure on the 15 members of the security council to issue a condemnation of the regime's actions.
Hague calls for Syria to end crackdown after UN statement 2011
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How long do Syrian families have to live in fear that their children will be killed or tortured, before the security council will pass a meaningful resolution?
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There is no evidence that they are closer now than before to mobilize 9 members in the security council, something that will force the US to veto their application.
Dr. Josef Olmert: A Week After the UN-Showdown, Interim Report II Dr. Josef Olmert 2011
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