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UN to vote Monday on measure rejecting US Jerusalem decision
Trump this month announced that he would recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and move the US embassy there from Tel Aviv, sparking protests and strong condemnation. — AFPUnited Nations, United States: The UN Security Council will vote Monday on a draft resolution that would reject US President Donald Trumps decision to recognize...
UN council weighs measure rejecting US Jerusalem decision
The United States is expected to use its veto power to block the measure while it is predicted most, if not all, of the 14 other council members are expected to back the draft resolution. – AFP photo UNITED NATIONS, United States: The UN Security Council is considering a draft resolution finding any change to the status of Jerusalem has no legal...
UN council weighs measure rejecting US Jerusalem decision
Enraged Palestinians burn US and Israeli flags after Trump’s Jerusalem decision UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council is considering a draft resolution affirming that any change to the status of Jerusalem has no legal effect and must be reversed, in response to the US decision to recognise the city as Israel´s capital.Egypt circulated the...
UN council weighs measure rejecting US Jerusalem decision
UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council is considering a draft resolution finding any change to the status of Jerusalem has no legal effect and must be reversed, after the US recognized the city as Israel’s capital. Egypt circulated the draft text on Saturday, and diplomats said the council could vote on the proposed measure as early as...
NATO concerned Russian missile system breaks Cold War pact
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arrives for an EU summit at the Europa building in Brussels on Thursday, Dec. 14. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)Brussels (AP) — NATO said Friday that it is concerned about a Russian missile system that could carry nuclear warheads, and which it says could violate a landmark Cold War arms treaty. The U.S.-led...
Latvia and Ukraine congratulate Kazakhstan on Independence Day
Kazakhstan is receiving congratulations on the Independence Day. …read more Source: Kazakh...
Armenian FM assumes BSEC Chairmanship
Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian today assumed the chairmanship of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) at the 37th sitting of the organization in Kiev. Attending the meeting were representatives from 12 member states, as well as 13 observer and partner countries. Minister Nalbandian’s full statement is provided...
The Saakashvili Saga (And Why China Should Care)
The former Georgian president’s colorful reentry into Ukrainian politics could impact China’s regional aspirations. …read more Source: The...
Russia election date set for March 18
MOSCOW: Russia’s presidential election will take place on March 18, the upper house of parliament said Friday, in polls that are all but certain to return Vladimir Putin to the Kremlin for a new six-year term. The election campaign will kick off on Monday, agencies quoted senators as saying. “According to our calculations there are...
Almaty independent theatre raises socially sensitive issues in Astana performance
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The Almaty-based independent theatre Artishock travelled to Astana Dec. 12 to present its hit play “Uyat,” (“Shame” in Kazakh), which was warmly welcomed in Almaty in September 2016. “Uyat,” though translated as “shame,” actually reflects a much stronger...
