Nations agree to new scrutiny of U.N. vetos
Prompted by its own paralysis over Syria and Ukraine, the U.N. moved to prevent abuse of power by Russia and other permanent Security Council members.
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Belarus opposition seeks U.N. reinforcement
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Europe's first legally binding treaty on violence against women turns 5
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Unusual web of interests behind Trump's multinational enterprise
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