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Legal recognition of West Bank settlements could ‘kill off’ hope of two-state solution, says former US ambassador

November 19, 2019Politics

Former US ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro, spoke with Marco Werman about the US’ decision to recognize Israeli settlements in the West Bank as legal. He explains the ramifications this decision could have for peace in the region.

The UN process is working, let the chemical weapon demolition begin

September 27, 2013Global Politics

U.N. is Tested as Syria’s Fate Hangs in the Balance

September 21, 2013

Charles Taylor, former leader of Liberia, found guilty of war crimes

August 15, 2013

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Draws Red Line for Iran

August 15, 2013Global Politics

Lebanon UN Ambassador Scrutinizes Libya Intervention

August 14, 2013Conflict & Justice

Lebanon was one of the sponsors of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 which authorized the no-fly zone over Libya. We talk to Lebanese ambassador to the UN Security Council, Nawaf Salam. He was the only Arab voice on the Security Council.

New report reveals the growth of piracy off Somalia’s lawless coast

August 14, 2013

British think tank Chatham House released a report today showing the growth of piracy off the Somali coast. It threatens to disrupt international trade and could potentially become a weapon of international terrorism.

UN resolution against proliferation

August 14, 2013Conflict & Justice

President Obama chaired a meeting of the U.N. Security Council today, which approved a resolution aimed at stopping the proliferation of nuclear weapons. The World’s Katy Clark reports.

Iran refuses to halt nuclear program

August 14, 2013Lifestyle & Belief

Today, Iran again rejected freezing its nuclear program in return for a halt to further UN sanctions. Israel sees Iran’s nuclear activities as a threat to its existence. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Shlomo Brom, a national security expert at Tel Aviv University, and former director of strategic planning for the Israel Defense Force.

UN report on Iran nuclear program

August 14, 2013Global Politics

The United Nation’s nuclear watchdog agency is expected to release a new report early next week on Iran’s nuclear program, while Western diplomats say Iran continues to stonewall inspectors