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www.unwatch.org www.unwatch.org PREQUEL: www.unwatch.org UN Watch's Hillel Neuer exposes the hypocrisy of the UN Human Rights Council, the body that created the Goldstone Report. The Council president, Amb. Luis Alfonso de Alba of Mexico, rejects the speech as "inadmissible" -- and bans it from ever being delivered again. See media coverage at www.unwatch.org "A diplomatic moment to remember..." (New York Sun, March 30, 2007); "YouTube's Top Rated, Most Discussed, Most Linked, Most Viewed Video of the Week..." (March 2007); "Bloggers cheer. . . a stunning rebuke of the UN Human Rights Council" (Slate.com); "Council President Luis Alfonso de Alba ruled the remarks inadmissible. . . in the depths of the UN, this was of course logical: Mr. Neuer's commentary had been accurate..." (The Wall Street Journal). About the speaker: www.unwatch.org

Events at the UN gathering in New York have once again been heated up by the speech of the Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. US, France and other western delegations walked out of the assembly as a sign of protest at his claims. RT on Twitter: twitter.com RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com

Empire asks if the United Nations is outdated and whether it can stand up to the challenges of the 21st century.

This video reveals the scope and impact of the UNs work focusing principally on peace and security, development and human rights. It highlights the UNs role as a forum for united action for the common good, and for building partnerships to address problems that know no borders, like natural disasters and climate change. United Nations website: www.un.org

Music video by Selena Gomez & The Scene performing Un Año Sin Lluvia. (C) 2010 Hollywood Records, Inc.

Iran is at the top of the agenda at the UN Security Council meeting underway in New York right now. Strong statements have been made by the US, accusing Iran of supplying weapons to Syria. But Russia has criticized the US sanctions, calling them unilateral. For more on this, RT talks to American lawyer and professor of international law at the Geneva School of Diplomacy, Dr. Alfred de Zayas, from Geneva. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

Music video by Toni Braxton performing Un-Break My Heart. (C) 1996 LaFace Records LLC

United Nations, New York, 24 September 2009: The Security Council, in a summit meeting this morning presided over by the US President Barack Obama, adopted Resolution 1887, which, among other things, calls upon the States that are party to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) to comply fully with all their obligations and fulfill their treaty commitments. It also calls upon all States to sign and ratify the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). Todays meeting only the fifth in the Council's history to be held at the level of heads of State and government began with the unanimous adoption of a resolution by which the 15-member body voiced grave concern about the threat of nuclear proliferation and the need for global action to combat it. Although we averted a nuclear nightmare during the Cold War, we now face proliferation of a scope and complexity that demands new strategies and new approaches, said Mr. Obama, the first US President to preside over a Security Council meeting. Just one nuclear weapon exploded in a city be it New York or Moscow, Tokyo or Beijing, London or Paris could kill hundreds of thousands of people. And it would badly destabilize our security, our economies, and our very way of life. Website: www.ctbto.org Webcast: webcast.un.org

The United Nations has made the democratic State of Israel the target of incessant condemnation while neglecting its mandate in challenging the oppressive regimes around the world. The following film clip uncovers the factors behind the UN's bias against Israel. We encourage you to view the clip, forward to friends, and partner with us to counter the hypocrisy and expose the truth. Join us September 21, 2011 in holding the United Nations accountable for its actions at a pro-Israel demonstration as the UN launches its third World Conference against Racism (Durban III). The event will take place opposite the UN Headquarters in Dag Hammershald Plaza, NYC at 11:00 AM. We hope to see you there. For further information Website: www.durban3nyc.com | Facebook: Boycott Durban III

The United Nations Security Council has just voted on a draft resolution concerning the ongoing violence in Syria. Of the voting members, Russia and China were the only ones to vote against the draft, but as permanent members of the UNSC they both hold veto power, and the resolution has not been passed as a result. The news follows days of heated political debates in the UNSC, with many members supporting a Western-backed draft calling for foreign nations to put an end to what some called the "Syrian killing machine." Russia and China were the only permanent Security Council members opposing the draft, reminding others that it was not their place to intervene in another country's domestic affairs. Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vitaly Churkin earlier said any proposals including an arms embargo or a demand for Assad's resignation would be vetoed. The Security Council meeting comes amid reports from Syria of a new crackdown in the city of Homs, with hundreds reportedly killed. RT talks to Dr Ali Mohamad, editor-in-chief of Syria Tribune website. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com