Iran Dismisses New UN Sanctions -- Voice of America
Iran has dismissed new sanctions imposed by the U.N. Security Council to try to curb the country's controversial nuclear activities.
Iran's ambassador to the U.N. nuclear agency, Ali Asghar Soltanieh, insisted Iran will not stop enriching uranium.
Twelve of the Security Council's 15 members voted Wednesday in favor of the resolution, while Brazil and Turkey voted "no" and Lebanon abstained.
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ASIA
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AFRICA
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EUROPE
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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