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All posts tagged "Security Council Resolutions"

Congressman Kucinich: NATO must account for Libyan deaths

Congressman Kucinich: NATO must account for Libyan deaths

WASHINGTON — A US lawmaker fiercely opposed to NATO's role in the Libya conflict called Tuesday for the alliance's military chiefs to be held to account under international law for the deaths of Libyan civilians.

Fighting still rages in Libya despite no-fly zone

Fighting still rages in Libya despite no-fly zone

TRIPOLI – Fighting raged between forces loyal to Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi and insurgents in several towns on Tuesday despite a UN-mandated no-fly zone aimed at stopping the violence.

U.S. vetoes U.N. draft condemning Israeli settlements

U.S. vetoes U.N. draft condemning Israeli settlements

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United States on Friday vetoed a draft U.N. Security Council resolution condemning Israeli settlements on Palestinian territory after the Palestinians refused to withdraw the Arab-drafted text.