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The UN Votes Tougher Sanctions Against Iran

BBC The UN Security Council has voted in favour of fresh sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme. The council voted 12 to two, with one abstention, in favour of a fourth round of sanctions, including tighter finance curbs and an expanded arms embargo. The US has promoted the sanctions as the toughest Iran has yet faced. (MORE) added by: joshuaheller

China: Dingwei’s Back Country Landslide

TONIGHT 9:30/8:30C Dingwei heads to a mine he recently bought. He hopes it will be rich in lead, but just getting there proves to be an even bigger challenge.

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China: Dingwei’s Back Country Landslide

UN Votes New Sanctions for Iran

The United Nations Security Council voted for tougher sanctions against Iran in response to the country’s nuclear program.

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UN members decry Israeli raid on Gaza aid flotilla

Members of the UN Security Council have condemned Israel ahead of an emergency session over Israel's deadly raid on a flotilla of ships carrying aid to Gaza. Link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/middle_east/10200351.stm added by: eva2