China Rules Out Iran Sanctions in January | Urges ‘more time and patience’ for talks
UN Demands Reforms as Afghan Parliamentary Election Looms
UN Demands Reforms as Afghan Parliamentary Election Looms | Potential delay could worsen political crisis
Chaos Looms as Afghan Parliament Slaps Down Karzai Cabinet
Chaos Looms as Afghan Parliament Slaps Down Karzai Cabinet | Analysts praise assertive parliament, UN chief laments ‘power vacuum’
UN Disarray Leaves Political Vacuum in Afghanistan
UN Disarray Leaves Political Vacuum in Afghanistan | With Eide out, mission struggles to regain credibility
UN Envoy: Galbraith Plotted to Replace Karzai With ‘Pro-US’ Alternative
UN Envoy: Galbraith Plotted to Replace Karzai With ‘Pro-US’ Alternative | Outgoing chief Kai Eide hits out at former aide
US Optimistic About ‘Significant’ New Sanctions Against Iran
US Optimistic About ‘Significant’ New Sanctions Against Iran | EU pledges support for sanctions
Amid Mounting Criticism, Kai Eide Steps Down as UN Afghan Envoy
Amid Mounting Criticism, Kai Eide Steps Down as UN Afghan Envoy | Statement insists move isn’t technically ‘resignation’
Palestinian Leaders Seek UN Endorsement of Statehood
Palestinian Leaders Seek UN Endorsement of Statehood | Israel threatens ‘unilateral’ action in response
UN Sending 600 Staffers Out of Afghanistan
UN Sending 600 Staffers Out of Afghanistan | UN rethinking Central Asia role, threatens total pullout
Iraq Election Chairman Sets Thursday ‘Deadline’ for Vote Law
Iraq Election Chairman Sets Thursday ‘Deadline’ for Vote Law | Latest ultimatum suggests vote delay almost certain