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- Founded: January 17, 1946
- Established by the United Nations Charter
- Headquarters: New York City, United States
- Five permanent member countries
- Ten elected member countries
- Leadership rotates between members
- Current head: United States
- Principal powers: Peacekeeping operations, international sanctions, military authorization
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The UN Security Council is a major division of the international diplomatic organization, the United Nations. It was created by the UN Charter to oversee the UN's international security operations. The Security Council is authorized to establish peacekeeping operations, enforce international sanctions, and authorize military action.United Nations: UN Security Council - Functions and Powers
On April 14, 2009, North Korea said they would no longer participate in U.N. talks and said they would restart their plutonium factory. North Korea said the six-party talks with the U.S., Russia, Japan, South Korea and China became a "platform" for forcing them to disarm.AFP: US Presses NKorea To Return to Talks (April 14, 2009)
Criticism
The Security Council no direct control over an armed force, economic power, or any other means to enforce its resolutions. In effect, there are no guaranteed consequences if a country disobeys the UN Security Council. Critics have pointed to the Darfur genocide as an example of the Security Council's inability to enforce its resolutions.North Korea's Rocket Launch
The UN Security Council called an emergency session on April 5, 2009, to discuss the possible consequences for the North Korean rocket launch.People's Daily Online: UN Security Council to Hold Emergency Session on DPRK Rocket... (April 5, 2009)On April 13, 2009, a presidential statement was released condemning the rocket launch. The statement was signed by all 15 of the council's members, demanding that no further rockets be launched. The "presidential statement" does not carry the weight of a council resolution, largely because of compromise with China, who was reluctant to increase pressure on President Kim Jong-Il.Bloomberg: UN Condemns North Korea Eight Days After Rocket Test (Update1) (April 13, 2009)
North Korea Boycotts Talks
On April 14, 2009, North Korea responded to the U.N.'s condemnation by boycotting further talks with the six countries. North Korea said they would restart their nuclear weapons program and vowed to "never participate" in U.N. talks because it had "turned into a platform" for forcing North Korea to disarm unjustly.WashingtonPost.com: N. Korea Says it Will Boycott Nuclear Talks, Restart... (April 14, 2009)-
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UN Security Council Questions
N. korea has launched its multi stage balistic rocket. U.N. SC approved an emergency session for this afternoon. What will be discussed ? 2 AnswersIn my humble opinion, based on my analysis of events of this nature in the history of the world beforehand, and my analysis of Barak Obama's policies and the po... read more
If you want to speak to the city council, how do you arranged this chance? 4 AnswersWhere I live, all of the city councils (several small towns make up my community) let you sign up to address the council if you show up a few minutes before the... read more
Why is Securitas Mobile different from other security companies? 1 AnswerThe company apparently has a very broad range of commercial and residential services, including: * Retail security (like shopping malls) * Banking, High-Tech, ... read more
What type of securities does Goldman Sachs sell? 1 Answerstocks and bonds...bonds also, trades commodities but those aren't securities also sells advice but also not a security read more
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UN Security Council Satire and Humor
- SpainVia: UN Security Council Cartoon
- YouTube: Ali G - UN Security Council Chamber (Time 04:11)
- The Onion: "North Dakota Found To Be Harboring Nuclear Missiles" (2003)
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November 23, 1971 People's Republic of China was seated at the UN Security Council.
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Order of Malta to UN Security Council: "Stop the Massacre of Civilians" http://bit.ly/08zmYKK
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@Ineedmyfix It has a half-circle of flagpoles with UN security council flags on it. I'm thinking Pamela Harriman or somebody?
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