Saudi Arabia Rejects Security Council Seat, Lashes U.N. As Failure -- L.A. Times
A day after the United Nations elected Saudi Arabia to a prestigious seat on the Security Council, the Saudi leadership refused to accept the position and lashed out at the world body for "double standards" and failure to protect peace.
It was a stunning and unprecedented rebuke of the U.N. Security Council, diplomats and academics said, especially after the recent breakthrough in getting the unanimous approval of the 15-member council on a plan to rid Syria of its chemical weapons.
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MIDDLE EAST
Saudi Arabia turns down UN Security Council seat.
'No notification' of Saudi Arabia snub - UN chief Ban.
Russia, U.S. deny date set for Syria peace conference.
Jets bomb eastern Syrian city after intelligence General killed. State TV: Top Syrian army general killed in battle with rebels in eastern Syria.
Erdogan, Syrian rebels’ leading ally, hesitates.
Iraq violence including Baghdad car bomb kills 19.
Five Yemeni soldiers killed in suicide attack on military base.
Al Qaeda strikes fear into Iraq's government-backed Sunni militia.
Israelis wary of Iran nuclear talks.
Iran, World powers moving forward with 'substantive' nuclear talks.
Nuclear deal with Iran not close: senior Western diplomat.
ASIA
Taliban attack breaks months of quiet in Kabul.
Taliban's ban on polio vaccine in Pakistan puts global eradication at risk.
Kyrgyz crowd attacks Australian gold miner's office.
India, China near pact aimed at keeping lid on border tension.
N. Korea unveils new economic zones.
As U.S. averts default, Japan and China brace for next dollar drama.
Attack mounted on foreign convoy near compound in Kabul.
Cambodian opposition leader declares political 'stalemate'.
China's economic growth picks up speed in third quarter.
China summons Japanese ambassador over war shrine visit.
Japan PM hints at amending pacifist constitution.
MV Seaman Guard Ohio: India police arrest crew of US ship.
India digs for $40 billion gold bonanza based on holy man's dreams.
AFRICA
Mozambique army launches retaliatory attack on Renamo. Renamo rebels kill seven Mozambique soldiers: local media.
Thousands march for Mursi across Egypt, policeman killed in Sinai.
In Libya, migrants face ordeals at sea and in jail.
Al-Shabab targeted UN in Mogadishu, report says.
Charred Kenya mall bodies 'highly likely' to be gunmen-lawmaker.
Central African Republic's sectarian violence forces thousands to hide.
Ethiopian police torture political detainees: Human Rights Watch.
Madagascar: floods and locust swarms threaten to leave residents hungry.
Benghazi gunmen kill Libya commander Ahmed al-Barghathi.
Uganda police on alert for 'Westgate-style attack'.
Zimbabwe diamonds: Where has all the money gone?
EUROPE
Paris students intensify protests over deportations.
Tymoshenko exit bill submitted to Ukraine parliament.
Blast at mosque in Russia's North Caucasus kills suspected bombers.
Jailed Pussy Riot member gets prison move after hunger strike.
Sochi is ready to host Winter Olympics, Russia says.
Russian court denies bail for 2 more Greenpeace activists.
Latvia's PM says new Euro entrant will back 'all the rules'.
Italian protests against Letta government disrupt transport.
New EU rules to curb transfer of data to US after Edward Snowden revelations.
Pope plans to visit Israel as early as next year.
AMERICAS
US fiscal deal leaves major budget challenges unaddressed.
Obama lauds DHS pick Jeh Johnson as 'cool and calm leader'.
Fire engulfs one of world's biggest sugar terminals in Brazil.
RCMP, protesters withdraw after shale gas clash in Rexton.
Panama to send detained North Korean crew, ship home: minister.
Dominican court’s ruling on citizenship stirs emotions in New York.
Venezuela investigates sports stars in big currency scam.
US dollar slips as Fed worries continue.
Catholic church opens business classes in Cuba.
2nd SF Bay Area transit strike in 4 months begins.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
After Westgate Mall attack: Al Shabab penetrates even to Kenya high schools.
UN investigator presses US to publish drone attack data.
Norwegian-Somali among suspects in Nairobi mall attack.
Uganda raises terror threat level after warnings of imminent attack.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US stocks rise on earnings; S&P 500 hits new high, best week in 3 months.
Swiss private bank shuts up shop over U.S. tax row.
As US averts default, Japan, China brace for next dollar drama.
Piracy site IsoHunt to shut down and pay $110m.
Canada and European Union agree free-trade deal.
Google shares hit $1,000 after strong earnings.
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