Latest "U.N. Security Council" stories

Chuck Schumer speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington.

Schumer, White House back repeal of Iraq War authorization

The White House said it supports the legislation and stressed that no ongoing military activities are reliant upon the 2002 authorization.

2 years ago

Authorities suspect this vessel trafficked oil to North Korea

The revelation comes amid growing concerns over wide-ranging efforts by Pyongyang to evade U.N. Security Council sanctions over its nuclear weapons and missiles program.

4 years ago

Who are Yemen’s Houthis?

The guided-missile destroyers Nitze and Mason carried out Tomahawk strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen more than two years ago. So who are they?

By Myriam Renaud, University of Chicago

5 years ago

US urges UN to ban Iran nuclear missiles, keep arms embargo

Pompeo accuses Iran of building the largest ballistic missile force in the region.

By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press

5 years ago

Russia’s conflict with Ukraine: An explainer

How things got this bad, and what could happen next.

5 years ago

Iran says it doesn’t want war with the US

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday his country doesn’t want a war with the United States and believes America will “sooner or later” support the Iran nuclear agreement again following the Trump administration’s withdrawal.

By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press

5 years ago