U.S. blocking call for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
The U.S. prevented the U.N. Security Council from issuing a statement calling for an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Gaza’s militant Hamas rulers.
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Challengers for U.N. chief lack official standing
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Myanmar's U.N. envoy defies ouster
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U.N. launches election procedure for next chief
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Nuclear weapons ban enters into force
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Eight nations craft rules to develop Moon from business 'safe zones'
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Mixed progress cited with 1995 gender goals
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