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Sudan war risks spreading across borders, U.S. warns at U.N.
The U.S. warned the U.N. Security Council that Sudan's three-year-old war risks spreading into neighboring countries and deepening foreign involvement, citing cross-border attacks and military movements near Ethiopia.
US pushes expanded arms embargo to choke Sudan conflict
The US ambassador to the UN and a senior Trump adviser say a proposed embargo should cover both sides of Sudan's war and all states and networks supplying them with weapons, without exceptions.
Trump warns of Iran strike as regional tensions escalate
Tensions are mounting across the Middle East as the United States and its allies pursue military and diplomatic responses to recent Iranian actions, while the Pentagon investigates leaks about the conflict.
Bosnian leader Izetbegovic remembered as philosopher of resistance
An account of visiting Sarajevo and the grave of Alija Izetbegovic, Bosnia's wartime president, portraying him as a philosopher-leader who merged Islamic ethics with European history.
UN investigators document foreign support fueling Sudan war
UN investigators documented transnational recruitment and weapons networks supporting both warring parties in Sudan, with up to 2,000 foreign contractors involved in combat operations.
Security Council to hear update on Syria disarmament program
The UN Security Council is holding a meeting on efforts to eliminate Syria's chemical weapons program under a 2013 resolution.
UN updates sanctions list for ISIL and Al-Qaida
The UN Security Council committee overseeing sanctions against ISIL and Al-Qaida amended two entries on its consolidated sanctions list on September 4.
Libya's rival leaders agree on electoral rules in bid to hold elections within two years
Representatives of Libya's rival eastern and western governments signed an agreement two days ago that aims to hold parliamentary and presidential elections within 24 months by resolving disputes over electoral law and eligibility requirements.
