United Nations Security Council Archives

The United Nations Security Council's five permanent members should surrender their veto on issues related to mass killing and genocide, says Amnesty International.

Islamic State has “declared war on the world Abbott tells UN

by Bryce Lowry

2014-09-25 04:09

Australia's prime minister delivers bellicose speech to United Nations Security Council as the country prepares to join military action against Islamic State militants in Iraq.

No Australian troops for Syria, but proof of chemical attack: Carr

by Paul Bleakley

2013-08-28 09:08

Foreign Minister Bob Carr has told a group of Perth business leaders that he believes that the al-Assad regime was responsible for a devastating chemical attack in Damascus last week, although he does not foresee a role for Australian troops in the conflict.

Rudd, Obama in talks as Syria strike looms

by Australian Times

2013-08-27 10:08

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has likened the ever worsening civil war in Syria to past atrocities, warning the world would be judged for inaction.

Rudd calls chemical attack ‘repugnant’, world debates Syria war

by Paul Bleakley

2013-08-22 11:08

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has called the alleged chemical attack on civilians in Damascus "repugnant" as France pledges armed intervention in the Syrian civil war.

Year in Review: Tenacious Gillard this year’s biggest story

by Australian Times

2012-12-13 10:12

Julia Gillard’s political determination and Australia’s continuing economic strength topped the major news stories of the year.

Gillard and Obama discuss Middle East

by Australian Times

2012-11-20 08:11

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has discussed the crisis in the Middle East with US President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Gillard delivers UNSC campaign speech to half-empty hall

by Australian Times

2012-09-27 10:09

Prime Minister Julia Gillard was talking, but how many people were listening?

Tony Abbot critical of PM Gillard’s bid for Aussie UN Council seat

by Australian Times

2012-09-24 13:09

In the lead up to the Aussie footy finals weekend, Julia Gillard faces her own tough competition in New York as the UN readies to vote on Australia’s bid for a Security Council seat. However, not all are backing our chances with Tony Abbot offering last minute criticism from the ...