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UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution amid humanitarian crisis

UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution amid humanitarian crisis

UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- The U.N. Security Council scheduled a vote Wednesday on a resolution which demands "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza respected by all parties." U.N. diplomats said the United States is likely to veto it.

Five countries win seats on the UN Security Council

Five countries win seats on the UN Security Council

UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- Five countries won seats on the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday in uncontested elections and will start serving two-year terms in January on the U.N.'s most powerful but deeply divided body.

UN warns of renewed conflict in Syria but offers hope with sanctions lifting

UN warns of renewed conflict in Syria but offers hope with sanctions lifting

UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- The top U.N. official for Syria warned Wednesday of the "real dangers of renewed conflict and deeper confrontation" in the war-battered country but also hoped for a better life for its people following decisions by the U.S. and European Union to lift sanctions.

UN says it's ready to ramp up delivery of desperately needed aid to Gaza

UN says it's ready to ramp up delivery of desperately needed aid to Gaza

UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- The United Nations said Wednesday that it's ready to ramp up the delivery of desperately needed humanitarian aid to Gaza following a ceasefire agreement and urged the removal of major security and political obstacles so supplies can reach all Palestinians in need.

Trump says he can end the Russia-Ukraine war in one day. Russia's UN ambassador says he can't

Trump says he can end the Russia-Ukraine war in one day. Russia's UN ambassador says he can't

UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- Donald Trump has said repeatedly he could settle the war between Russia and Ukraine in one day if he's elected president again. Russia's United Nations ambassador says he can't.