Venezuela, a long-time diplomatic thorn on the side of the United States, has won a seat on the United Nations Security Council.
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Conflict In Gaza: Here’s What You Need To Know Today
In a resolution overnight, the United Nations Security Council called for an “immediate and unconditional” cease-fire in Gaza.
Chemical Weapons Watchdog Ships Last Declared Chemicals Out Of Syria
The mission to destroy Syria’s chemical arsenal reached a “major landmark” on Monday, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said in a statement.
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